College of Medicine News
NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS AND THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY
Family Finds Hope in the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic
When Stefanee and her husband saw their toddler’s vocabulary shrink from 70 words to two, they knew something was wrong. Now, with a timely diagnosis and therapy, he has not only regained his words but said “Mama” for the first time.
Announcements & Notices
WSU Team Represents Medical Student Needs at National Conference
Members of the WSU College of Medicine Student Affairs team and two medical students recently attended the AAMC 2024 Group on Student Affairs (GSA), Careers in Medicine (CiM), Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) National Meeting.
WSU Presents at National Rural GME Conference
Members of the WSU College of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) team had a strong showing at the RTT Collaborative Annual Meeting highlighting rural health and training initiatives.
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.
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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Commencement Celebrations
The College of Medicine has organized separate programmatic celebrations to take place during the week of commencement. These celebrations will provide a space for each program within the college to […]
Research Seminar hosted by PEAR and ADARP
Nursing 105Hosted by the Program of Excellence in Addictions Research and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research Program Featuring Maria Eugenia Socias, MD, MSc speaking on: Formal event OPTIMA: a pan-Canadian collaboration […]
Community & Culture
Family Finds Hope in the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic
When Stefanee and her husband saw their toddler’s vocabulary shrink from 70 words to two, they knew something was wrong. Now, with a timely diagnosis and therapy, he has not only regained his words but said “Mama” for the first time.
New Clinic Improves Access to Timely Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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 (ASD) and their families, according to the program’s directors.
The Future of Healthcare: Coug Med Students Meet Legislators
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 appointed officials in Vancouver to share their experiences training in Southwest Washington.
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.
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
Faculty Member Develops Program to Assess Health Care Professional, Student Wellbeing
Skye McKennon, PharmD, BCPS, associate professor in the WSU College of Medicine, is using recently awarded grant funding to evaluate distress and promote wellbeing among health care professionals and learners in health sciences fields.
New Clinic Improves Access to Timely Care for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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 (ASD) and their families, according to the program’s directors.
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.
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.
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, McDonell discusses the necessary and urgent need for effective treatments for both opioid and stimulant addiction.
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.