Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for Enrolled Tribal Members

With the Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for Enrolled Tribal Members, the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is actively working to support the success of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) learners who aspire to become doctors.

This free 10-month program provides a holistic, culturally specific framework that supports the successful recruitment, training, retention, and graduation of AI/AN medical students. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive conditional acceptance to the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

The WSU College of Medicine selects up to four scholars annually for participation who are enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes and meet the residency or ties to Washington admission requirement for the college’s MD program. The pathway program runs from September to June each year and is held at WSU Spokane with support for relocating to Spokane, Washington, or surrounding Washington counties for the duration of the program.

Program Highlights

  • Cost of Attendance: FREE

  • Stipend: Receive a monthly stipend to help offset living expenses.

  • Conditional Acceptance into Medical School: Receive conditional acceptance to the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine upon meeting the following requirements.

    • Satisfactorily complete the American Indian/Alaska Native pathway, which includes:

      1. Attending all classes with no unexcused absences

      2. Satisfactory completion of all course work and quizzes

      3. Obtaining a passing score during all end-of-block exams, and

      4. Conscientiousness, courtesy, and respect in all aspects of pathway activities

    • Submit a formal AMCAS application and WSU College of Medicine secondary application in the 2025 cycle for entry in August 2026

    • Successfully interview with the WSU College of Medicine during the regular interview cycle

    • Meet a combination threshold of undergraduate overall GPA and MCAT composite score as listed on the MD program admissions requirements page under “Academic Requirements.”

    • Candidates who are establishing Washington residency during the program beginning on August 15 are required to live in Washington for the duration of the program and until matriculating into WSU College of Medicine (one full year).

Questions? Contact WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Office of Diversity, Health Justice, and Belonging at pathways.medicine@wsu.edu.