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SUMMARY:Student and Resident Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Office of Research \nResearch Relevance in Clinical Care\nFriday\, April 24\n8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT\nMED Learning Commons and Gathering Space\nJoin us for the second annual Research Day\, a half‑day event celebrating the innovative scholarly work of our medical students\, residents\, and graduate students. Discover how research fuels the future of patient care through student presentations\, interactive discussions\, and meaningful networking opportunities. \n\nAbstract Submission deadline is March 16\, 2026 \nKeynote Speaker\n \nDawn Kopp\, MD\, MPH\nVice Chair\, Obstetrics and Gynecology\n \nDr. Kopp will present on Following the Curious Path: How Collaboration Enriches Research\, Education\, and Patient Care. \nDr. Kopp earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Dance from Hope College\, completed medical school at The George Washington University\, and obtained her Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. \nDr. Kopp completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training at the University of Washington and a fellowship in Global Women’s Health through the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. During her fellowship\, she lived and worked in Malawi\, where she practiced clinically\, taught trainees\, and led research projects focused on improving female reproductive health outcomes. \nAfter returning to the United States\, she spent six years in private practice in Spokane\, Washington\, with focused practice designations from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in pediatric and adolescent gynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She currently provides gynecologic care to veterans at the Mann‑Grandstaff VA Medical Center. \nDr. Kopp is deeply committed to the growth and empowerment of medical students and is passionate about ensuring they feel confident in delivering patient‑centered\, evidence‑based care. Her academic interests include improving career advising for medical students interested in Obstetrics and Gynecology\, strengthening reproductive health education in medical school\,  and understanding the reproductive messages patients consume. She is also dedicated to developing partnerships and equipping healthcare professionals to expand access to high‑quality gynecologic and obstetric care. \nRegister Online\nAbstract Submission
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/student-resident-research-day/
LOCATION:MED Learning Commons\, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research
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SUMMARY:Master of Science Coordinated Program in Dietetics\, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (MS CPD) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:April 24\, 2026\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. PDT\nZoom\nAll current undergraduate students or graduates who are interested in learning about the WSU MS CPD are invited to attend a virtual information session. \nSession Highlights Will Include:\n\nMeeting MS CPD Director Dr. April D Davis and Graduate Coordinator Jill Wagner\nLearning about the WSU MS CPD\, including the Exercise Physiology emphasis\nExploring areas of practice for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Exercise Physiologists\nTips on developing a competitive application\nReviewing application process and interview structure for the program\nAsking your questions in a Q&A segment\n\nLearn More and Register
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/ms-cpd-info-session-2026/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Nutrition and Exercise Physiology,Student
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T130000
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SUMMARY:Game On! DIY Puzzle Templates to Boost Engagement and Reimagine Didactics
DESCRIPTION:May 5\, 2026\nNoon – 1:00 P.M. PDT\nZoom\nThis event is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development. \nIn this session\, Sonam Kiwalkar\, MD\, FACP\, MEHP and Jennifer Strouse\, MD will introduce the core principles of gamification and game-based learning in medical education\, highlighting evidence for how games enhance learner engagement\, motivation\, and knowledge retention. We’ll connect game design to Bloom’s taxonomy and learning objectives\, demonstrate short\, low-prep game strategies that fit seamlessly into existing teaching\, and showcase successful examples. By the end\, faculty will be supported in designing a mini game-based learning activity they can immediately apply in their own sessions. \nThis is intended for College of Medicine faculty and staff only. \nPlease note: This session will be recorded and made available on TalentLMS approximately 2-3 weeks after the session. \nRegister
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/game-on-diy-puzzle-templates-to-boost-engagement-and-reimagine-didactics/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T130000
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SUMMARY:Research Grand Rounds Featuring Dr. Riyad Karmy-Jones
DESCRIPTION:Clinical Research: Because it’s Fun!\nMay 6\, 2026\n12:10–1:00 p.m. PDT\nNursing 105 or Zoom\nLunch will be served for those attending in person. Zoom link will be sent upon registering. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Karmy-Jones graduated from the University of Alberta in 1983. After a 1-year rotating internship\, he completed General Surgery residency at George Washington University (194-1990) and a trauma/critical care residency at MedStar (1990-91)\, following which he completed cardiovascular and thoracic residency at the University of Alberta (1991-94). After three years as an attending surgeon at Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit\, trauma/ACS/ICU and thoracic surgery)\, he moved to Harborview/UW\, where he was an associate professor of surgery (thoracic/trauma/ACS/critical care). While there\, he did a fellowship in interventional radiology. Since 2006\, he has been practicing in Vancouver\, Washington\, initially in vascular\, thoracic\, and trauma surgery\, but as he reaches the end of his career\, he is focused on vascular surgery. He is boarded in general surgery (Canada and USA)\, critical care (USA)\, thoracic and Cardiac surgery (Canada)\, and cardiothoracic surgery (USA). He strives to keep up with his wife (who has a PhD in cell biology and was on the Canadian Olympic team for heptathlon) and three children. \nRegister
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/research-grand-rounds-050626/
LOCATION:SNRS 105\, 103 E Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T190000
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SUMMARY:2026 Community Connections Showcase
DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 2026\n5:00 – 7:00 p.m. PDT\nMED Center for the People\nPlease join us for an evening celebrating the exceptional work of our Medical Students Impact Award nominees from the rural and urban underserved courses. Engage with compelling presentations\, explore posters\, and learn how these projects are making a difference across Washington and advancing our mission. \nImpact Awards\nRecognizing outstanding student projects that create meaningful impact in rural and urban underserved communities. Award recipients will share their work through posters and podium presentations. \nTeaching Awards\nHonoring exceptional preceptors and training sites whose teaching\, mentorship\, and community partnerships strengthen our mission and support high‑quality student learning. \nYour Presence Matters\n\nBe inspired by mission‑driven student achievements\nEngage with faculty and site partners shaping our training landscape\nCelebrate the collective contributions that drive our mission forward\n\nRSVP Online
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/2026-community-connections-showcase/
LOCATION:MED Center for the People\, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Medical Education and Clinical Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8\, 2026\n3:00 p.m. PDT\nCheney\, WA\nThe WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony will be held at Eastern Washington University in Cheney\, WA. Join us to celebrate this milestone moment with friends\, family\, and classmates. \nLearn More
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/2026-commencement/
LOCATION:Eastern Washington University\, 526 5th St\, Cheney\, WA\, 99004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student
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SUMMARY:Annual Visiting Scholars in Autism Research & Clinical Service Delivery Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Examining Gestalt Language Processing and the Natural Language Acquisition Protocol through the Lens of Evidence-Based Practice\nMay 12\, 2026\n5:30 p.m. PDT\nSAC 241\nAdd to Calendar\nFree Clockhours are available. \nLecture\nThe concepts of gestalt language processing (GLP) and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Protocol are popular and controversial in the field of speech-language pathology. This presentation will consider the extent to which specific aspects of GLP and NLA align with the three pillars of evidence-based practice: clinical expertise\, client perspectives\, and external and internal evidence. Discussion will center on clinical implications for working with young autistic children and their families. \nSpeaker\nCourtney E. Venker\, PhD CCC-SLP\nAssociate Professor at Michigan State University \nCourtney E. Venker is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist and an Associate Professor in Michigan State University’s Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders. She is also the director of the Lingo Lab\, which is located in the Oyer Speech and Hearing Building on the Michigan State University campus. Dr. Venker’s research program focuses on understanding and supporting language development in autistic children. \nRegister Online \n\nThis speaker series is put on with the generous support of Dr. Bruce and Mrs. Maxine Johnson. Bruce and Maxine dedicated their professional lives to healthcare in the greater Spokane. They have been personally impacted and saw how deep understanding can help individuals accomplish their personal goals with appropriate interventions. Their investment through WSU is used for autism research and development\, with the hope that we deepen our understanding of autism spectrum disorder to help more individuals reach their personal potential.
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/autism-research-speaker-series/
LOCATION:SAC 241\, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Research,Speech and Hearing Sciences
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SUMMARY:When Feedback May Hurt: Distinguishing Difficult Conversations from Mistreatment
DESCRIPTION:May 13\, 2026\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. PDT\nMed 126 | Zoom\nThis session is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development. \nThis session is intended for College of Medicine faculty and staff only. \nThis faculty development session\, presented by Susan Hecker\, MD\, FACP and Mary Lacy\, MD\, FACP\, FHM\, is designed to help medical school teaching faculty navigate one of the most challenging aspects of clinical education: giving honest\, growth-oriented feedback while maintaining a respectful learning environment. Participants will explore how to distinguish appropriate\, even uncomfortable\, performance conversations from behaviors that learners may experience as humiliating\, punitive\, or harmful. Through practical examples and reflective discussion\, faculty will strengthen their skills in delivering clear\, effective feedback\, recognizing the impact of tone and context\, and fostering psychologically safe learning spaces that support both accountability and learner well-being. \nPlease note: This session will be recorded and made available on TalentLMS approximately 2-3 weeks after the session. \nRegister
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/when-feedback-may-hurt-distinguishing-difficult-conversations-from-mistreatment/
LOCATION:MED 126\, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Promotion: Tools\, Tips\, and Confidence Builders
DESCRIPTION:May 14\, 2026\nNoon – 1:00 p.m. PDT\nMed 126 | Zoom\nThis session is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development. \nUnsure where to begin with the promotion process? Ted Chauvin\, PhD\, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs\, will demystify the expectations\, timelines\, and components of promotion for both tenure and career-track faculty. Learn how to craft a compelling dossier\, showcase your areas of excellence\, and approach the review process feeling prepared and empowered. \nThis session is intended for College of Medicine faculty and staff only. \nPlease note: This session will be recorded and made available on TalentLMS approximately 2-3 weeks after the session. \nRegister \n  \n 
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/pathways-to-promotion-tools-tips-and-confidence-builders/
LOCATION:MED 126\, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Faculty Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T083000
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SUMMARY:Community Mental Health Summit in Eastern Washington
DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2026\n8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT\nSAC 20\nThis full-day\, in-person summit will bring together behavioral health providers\, researchers\, students\, community organizations\, and advocates from across Eastern Washington to engage in collaborative learning and discussion focused on improving mental health outcomes in the region. \nThe program will include: \n\nA morning keynote presentation\nTwo breakout session blocks featuring symposium-style presentations and roundtable discussions on topics such as first episode psychosis\, housing and homelessness\, and co-occurring substance use\nA closing panel discussion with regional leaders and experts\n\nContinuing education (CE) credits will be available for a variety of health professionals. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required due to limited capacity. \nRegister Online
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/mental-health-summit/
LOCATION:SAC 20\, 600 N Riverpoint Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community and Behavioral Health
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SUMMARY:2026 Smerdon/Reeves Lecture & Symposium
DESCRIPTION:May 21\, 2026\n10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST\nPBS 101 or Zoom\nJoin us for the biennial Smerdon/Reeves Lecture and Symposium\, featuring distinguished speakers in DNA repair and chromatin. This year’s program includes the SR Lecture by Dr. Ben Van Houten and Dr. David Tremethick\, as well as several additional experts who will present their latest research including Ben Liu\, WSU College of Medicine and Jiyue Zhu\, WSU College of Pharmacy & Pharmacuetical Sciences. \nRSVP Online \nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n \nDr. Bennett Van Houten\nProfessor of Molecular Oncology\, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute\n“Guarding the Genome\, One Molecule at a Time: Insights into Cancer and Aging” \n\n\n \nDr. David Tremethick \nProfessor\, The John Curtin School of Medical Research\, The Australian National University\n“Histone Variants as Fundamental Regulators of Genome Function”
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/smerdon-reeves-lecture/
LOCATION:PBS 101\, 205 E Spokane Falls Blvd\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Translational Medicine and Physiology
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 College of Medicine Awards & Recognition Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:June 11\, 2026\n5:30 – 8:00 p.m. PDT\nChateau Rive\nFirst Floor of the Flour Mill\n621 W Mallon Ave\nSpokane\, WA 99201\nFaculty and staff are invited to join the 2026 College of Medicine Awards & Recognition Ceremony in downtown Spokane with a guest. We look forward to celebrating the outstanding accomplishments\, career milestones\, and exceptional contributions to the mission and vision of our college as well as announcing the awardees of our 2026 College Awards. \nEnjoy food\, drinks\, and a spectacular view. Dress is cocktail or business attire. \nRSVP Online
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/2026-awards-recognition-ceremony/
LOCATION:Chateau Rive\, 621 W Mallon Ave (First Floor of the Flour Mill)\, Spokane\,\, WA\, 99201
CATEGORIES:Business Operations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T210000
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SUMMARY:Internal Medicine Residency Graduation
DESCRIPTION:June 12\, 2026\n5:30 – 9:00 p.m. PDT\nEverett\, WA\n\nThe Internal Medicine Residency Program–Everett will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduating residents as they complete their training. The occasion marks an important milestone as graduates transition into the next phase of their careers\, whether advancing to fellowship programs\, entering independent practice\, or continuing to serve in health care settings.
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/im-residency-graduation/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Graduate Medical Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T200000
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SUMMARY:Family Medicine Residency Graduation
DESCRIPTION:June 20\, 2026\n4:00 – 8:00 p.m. PDT\nPullman\, WA\n\n\nThe Family Medicine Residency Program–Pullman will gather to celebrate the accomplishments of its graduating residents as they complete their training. The occasion marks an important milestone as graduates transition into the next phase of their careers\, whether advancing to fellowship programs\, entering independent practice\, or continuing to serve in health care settings.
URL:https://medicine.wsu.edu/news/event/fm-graduation/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Graduate Medical Education
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