College of Medicine News
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Faculty, Staff, and Students Recognized in Chancellor’s Excellence Awards
Each spring, the WSU Spokane campus community recognizes incredible faculty, staff, and students who go above and beyond their normal duties, demonstrate outstanding leadership, and serve as outstanding ambassadors for WSU Spokane, both on campus and within the community.
Announcements & Notices
Ways to Support #CougsGive Day on April 17
Washington State University’s online day of philanthropy is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to inspire others to support the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and the future of health care in Washington.
Faculty and Staff: Prepare for Commencement 2024
WSU Spokane’s Commencement Ceremony will occur on Friday, May 10. Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the commencement ceremony as well as program-specific celebrations hosted by the College of Medicine.
WSU GME to Present at National Rural GME Conference
David Aufdencamp, MBA, Designated Institutional Official, says he is grateful for the collaboration to improve the health of Washingtonians and the opportunity to share our story on the national stage.
Faculty Invited to Schedule CIPHERS Consultations
The Collaboration for Interprofessional Health Education Research & Scholarship (CIPHERS) offers one-on-one meetings and consultations to help faculty advance their scholarship aspirations.
WSU Pediatric Residency Welcomes First Cohort of New Doctors
The Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine’s new pediatric residency program is welcoming its inaugural class of resident physicians.
College of Medicine Faculty Present at ACGME Conference
Three WSU College of Medicine faculty presented recently at the Annual Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Educational Conference in Orlando.
Research
Contingency Management is Gaining Favor for Treating Addiction
Researchers in the WSU College of Medicine are advocating for more reinforcement-based addiction treatment.
Rural and Minority Dementia Patients Face Disparities in Access to Neurologists
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a study led by WSU IREACH researchers.
Blood Sugar Lows and Highs Hamper Brain Function in Type 1 Diabetes
Large swings in blood glucose tied to Type 1 diabetes may impact the brain’s ability to quickly process information, according to a study led by scientists at the WSU College of Medicine and McLean Hospital in Massachusetts.
Plant Proteins Dominate Most Optimally Sustainable Foods in New Study
Eating more plant-based proteins like beans, soy, nuts, and seeds could be the key to a more sustainable diet, according to a study conducted by nutrition researchers in the College of Medicine.
Multiple Air Pollutants Linked to Asthma Symptoms in Children
Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests.
Events
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Health Services Research Roundtable Spring Event
Wolff Auditorium, Gonzaga University 502 E. Boone Ave., SpokaneWe are pleased to invite you to the Health Services Research Roundtable (HSRR) spring event. The in-person, catered event will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at Gonzaga University. […]
Leadership Education: Iterative Failure Workshop for Executive Leadership
ZoomThis session will examine key aspects needed for a team to successfully reposition failure as part of an iterative process of sustained long-term success. This workshop is designed for an […]
Community & Culture
Carmento Floyd Visits the WSU College of Medicine
The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hosted the special guest for an intimate chat with a small group of medical students, faculty, and donors.
Record Attendance for Fifth Annual Health Justice and Belonging Conference
Once a year the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine invites people across the state of Washington and beyond to strategize, collaborate, and identify the ways we can achieve optimal health care for all.
Health Justice and Belonging Conference will Gather Diverse Group to Collaborate on Health Care Solutions
For the fifth year, the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is hosting the Health Justice and Belonging Conference on February 7 and 8. Organizers want you to know, it is not only for educators and health care students and professionals.
Business Operations
Business and Finance Tips: Food Matrix
The College of Medicine requires an approved Request to Service Food form for all meal and light refreshment purchases.
Business Travel Tips: Checking for Open Spend Authorizations
Use this list from Business and Finance Services to check for open spend authorizations on a regular basis.
Business and Finance Tips: Conference Registrations on PCard
Procurement Card Services has requested that PCard verifications for conference registrations not be completed until after the conference date.
Business Travel Tips: Lost or Inadequate Receipts
Proper receipts are very important when submitting an expense report. A receipt is considered inadequate if it does not properly show detailed information of the expense.
Awards & Achievements
Faculty, Staff, and Students Recognized in Chancellor’s Excellence Awards
Each spring, the WSU Spokane campus community recognizes incredible faculty, staff, and students who go above and beyond their normal duties, demonstrate outstanding leadership, and serve as outstanding ambassadors for WSU Spokane, both on campus and within the community.
Dawn DeWitt to Join Faculty at ACP Internal Medicine Meeting
The invitation is a significant honor from a nationally-renowned organization and it showcases the reputation of the WSU College of Medicine and its faculty educators.
Kimberly Honn Elected President of the Working Time Society
The international association is focused on research and practice of the psychosocial and health problems connected with working hours and shift work.
College of Medicine Faculty Receive Promotions During WSU Showcase
Congratulations to WSU College of Medicine faculty members who recently received their faculty promotions. The promotions were announced during WSU Showcase.
WSU Residents Selected as AOA Scholars
Congratulations to WSU internal medicine residents Tony Huynh, DO, and Suk-Lin Zhou, DO, who have been selected as the 2024 American Osteopathic Association DO Day scholars.
Dawn DeWitt Selected as a 2024 Woman of Distinction
“I am so honored that so many people took the time to nominate me and I hope I can continue to work with colleagues here at WSU to provide amazing education for our students,” said DeWitt about the honor.
College of Medicine Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, June 6, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. PDT
Riverside Place
1110 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Award Categories
- A-B-C-D (Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty)
- Community Health and Innovation Award
- The Dean’s Award for Contribution to the College of Medicine Culture
- Outstanding Contribution to Community Partnerships
- Outstanding Contribution to Equity
- Outstanding Contribution to Research
- Excellence in Clinical Teaching
- Excellence in Teaching
- Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship
- Honoring Leadership
- Honoring Mentorship/Sponsorship
- Excellence in Service Award
Professional Resources & Training
Apply for the 2024-2025 Educator Academy Cohort
The Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development (OFACPD) is excited to launch the second cohort of the College of Medicine Educator Academy for the 2024-25 academic year. What […]
Top Five Resources on the CIPHERS SharePoint
The CIPHERS SharePoint site includes resources and event information related to any and all education research and scholarship in the health professions.
A Different Way to View the Chat in a Zoom Room
If you’ve participated in a hybrid meeting in a conference room equipped with Zoom Rooms, you’ve probably noticed the chat feature isn’t useful for those in the room. MedTech has a solution.
Media
Crosscut Article Cites Ways the WSU College of Medicine Is Bridging the Access Gap
The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is credited with finding long-term solutions to providing access to quality health care for all Washingtonians in a new PBS Crosscut article.
NEP Faculty Publish Op Ed for National Nutrition Month
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology faculty members April Davis, MS, RDN, ACSM-CEP, and Pablo Monsivais, PhD, MPH, published a guest opinion in The Spokesman-Review in honor of National Nutrition Month.
Kimberly Honn Answers Questions about Daylight Saving Time on KREM 2 News
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10. That means we will set our clocks forward one hour—or “spring forward.” It also means we will lose an hour of sleep.
Campus Announcements
Interprofessional Faculty Wellbeing Research Study
Researchers at WSU Spokane are looking for faculty from the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to participate in small group discussion meetings.
WSU Spokane On-Campus Student Health Care
WSU Spokane is partnering with the Range Community Clinic to bring convenient and comprehensive student health services to campus, supported by the student health fee.
Office of Student Experience Reduced Operational Support Over Winter Break
The office is in reduced operations until Tuesday, Jan. 2.