Pre-Clerkship Faculty Retreat 2026

The WSU College of Medicine’s Office of Educational Affairs and Office for Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development are hosting an in-person Pre-Clerkship Faculty Retreat in the Medicine Building on the WSU Spokane Campus on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. This will be a day-long experience featuring sessions designed for College of Medicine Faculty who teach first- and second-year learners in the MD Program.

Learn more and register to attend here.

1. Recognize strategies and resources that support pre-clerkship student well-being and success.
2. Identify and apply practical approaches to address common student challenges.
3. Use inclusive and effective teaching strategies in the pre-clerkship setting.
4. Adapt teaching approaches to support diverse learners across the curriculum.
5. Build connections with colleagues and support units to access key resources (tools, people, frameworks, etc.) for teaching.

The Washington State University (WSU) Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accessibility

WSU College of Medicine Continuing Medical Education (CME) is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008. If you have needs that require accommodation please contact the CME Unit at [email protected]

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WSU Institutional Neutrality

At Washington State University, we are committed to fostering an environment where diverse ideas and perspectives can flourish. As such, the university will maintain a practice of neutrality and will not take a position on contentious political or social issues, except in rare circumstances. Please visit WSU's Office of the President for more information.

Disclaimer

The material presented in this continuing medical education program is being made available for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the best or only methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed; rather the material is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors or presenters, which may be helpful or of interest to other practitioners. This program does not represent or speak on behalf of Washington State University and/ or Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Participants should carefully consider all available scientific data before acting on knowledge gained through this activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. This information is listed below. All relevant financial relationships, if applicable, have been mitigated. No others in control of content had any relevant financial relationships. If the topic is non-clinical, financial disclosures are not required.