Medical Schools in Washington

University of Washington School of Medicine

1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195

Campus location(s): Seattle

The University of Washington School of Medicine is a 4-year MD-granting program that was founded in 1946. The University of Washington School of Medicine is the only 5-state medical school in the U.S. with their unique WWAMI program (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho). WWAMI allows students to complete their first year in their home state, followed by year two in either Seattle or Spokane. UW School of Medicine provides students many opportunities to explore their interests through one of their four rural programs or by selecting a pathway that works with a vulnerable population. Pathways are available with underserved populations, Indian Health, Global Health, Hispanic Health, and LGBTQ health. UW is also known for their research and gives students the opportunity to pursue research if they wish. The service-learning program also gives students the opportunity to engage in the community and use it as a learning experience.

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Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

412 E Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA 99202

Campus location(s): Spokane

The Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is a 4-year MD-granting program that welcomed its first class in 2017. The Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is a community-based medical school with a strong commitment to Washington residents. Students receive a personalized education from a mentor who helps to personalize each student’s curriculum. Students also gain clinical experience within their first year. In addition, all students must complete a scholarly project during their four years at Washington State.

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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

200 University Pkwy
Yakima, WA 98901

Campus location(s): Yakima

The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest is a 4-year DO-granting program. It is the only osteopathic medical school in the state of Oregon, welcoming its first class in 2008. Many students come from within the Pacific Northwest to serve the northwest, but COMP-Northwest also has students from across the country. Students are exposed to clinical experience in the preclerkship years through longitudinal courses in the curriculum. COMP-Northwest emphasizes an interprofessional curriculum which allows for the engagement of other health professions and prepares you to better utilize interprofessional relationships to care for your patients in the real world. Many students are involved in student organizations and in the community.