College of Medicine News
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
New clinic improves access to timely care for children with autism spectrum disorder
Published in WSU Insider In its first year of operation, the new Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic has improved access to timely and high-quality care for eastern Washington children with autism spectrum disorder […]
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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Sleep and Performance Research Center Seminar Series
SCCRS 250Presented by Washington State University – Sleep and Performance Research Center Profiling Functional Rhythmicity Using Chemical Biology Approaches April 23, 2024 12:10 – 1 p.m. PDT SCCRS 250 or via Zoom […]
Leadership Education: Iterative Failure Workshop for Faculty and Staff
This 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 a […]
Community & Culture
New clinic improves access to timely care for children with autism spectrum disorder
Published in WSU Insider In its first year of operation, the new Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic has improved access to timely and high-quality care for eastern Washington children with autism spectrum disorder […]
The Future of Healthcare: Coug Med Students Meet Legislators
Originally published on WSU Government Relations A group of third and fourth year medical students from WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine sat down with local state representatives and […]
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.
Business Operations
Access Branded Resources with New SharePoint Site
Easily implement the WSU College of Medicine brand or connect with the right channels to distribute information with the new Office of Communications and Marketing SharePoint site. Explore downloadable resources such as […]
Business and Finance Tips: Multiple Line Requisitions in Workday
Did you know that you can add multiple lines with different suppliers to a requisition in Workday?
Business Travel Tips: Final Expense Report Box
Why it is important to click the “Final Expense Report” in your expense reports.
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.
Awards & Achievements
New clinic improves access to timely care for children with autism spectrum disorder
Published in WSU Insider In its first year of operation, the new Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic has improved access to timely and high-quality care for eastern Washington children with autism spectrum disorder […]
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.
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
WSU Contingency Management Research featured on CNN
WSU College of Medicine researcher Michael McDonell, PhD, was quoted in a CNN article on the efficacy of contingency management as a behavioral treatment for stimulant addiction. In the article, […]
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.
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.