Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine will combine a traditional academic education with a community-based clinical model.
For their third and fourth years of clinical work, medical students will be assigned to WSU campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, Vancouver or Everett, with the opportunity to spend significant amounts of time in rural healthcare settings.
The regional campuses will have their own deans and staff and rely on clinical faculty in those areas to teach students.
Our Mission:
- To develop practical solutions to challenging problems in disease prevention, health care access and delivery.
- To train primary care physicians who will work in Washington and help alleviate a shortage of doctors, especially in rural and underserved areas.
- To develop a strong research component, with faculty members who work on innovative projects, sharing what they know with students in classroom and research settings.
Learn more about the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Please consider a gift to support the College of Medicine priorities below:
Sponsor a Stethoscope
A gift of $250 sponsors a stethoscope for one student, ensuring that each entering class member in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine has his or her own stethoscope.
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Student Scholarship Fund
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Student Scholarship Fund will help the college recruit talented and qualified students from various backgrounds by alleviating the financial barriers they face as they pursue their education.
Dr. Elson S. Floyd Medical Education Founder’s Fund
Established by the Washington State University Foundation in accordance with the Floyd family’s wishes, the Dr. Elson S. Floyd Medical Education Founders Fund supports the accreditation, implementation and operation of the new Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Dean’s Excellence Fund
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Dean’s Excellence Fund is used at the discretion of the Dean. This fund helps develop innovative programs, recruit faculty and provides the opportunity to support the essential needs in pursuing the mission of the Medical School.
Speech & Hearing Sciences Development Fund
Speech and Hearing Excellence Fund is used at the discretion of the Chair. The fund helps provide student support, develop innovative programs and provide opportunities to grow and develop the program.
Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Fund
The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Excellence Fund supports student scholarships and financial aid, student travel expenses to attend professional conferences, new equipment and the recruitment and retention of faculty.
Research Excellence Fund
The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Excellence Fund supports student scholarships and financial aid, student travel expenses to attend professional conferences, new equipment and the recruitment and retention of faculty.