Tiny Patients, Big Lessons: ICOM Pediatrics Club Hosts “Medical Trick-or-Treat”

Halloween came early at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, where superheroes, princesses, and little monsters became “patients” for a day during the Pediatrics Club’s Medical Trick-or-Treat event. The event invited local children to don their Halloween costumes and take part in a playful, hands-on learning experience for ICOM’s student physicians. Kids rotated through mock … Read More

ICOM student elected President of National SOMA 

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is proud to announce that third-year student Lu Wolff has been elected President of the National Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) for 2026-2027.  Student Physician Wolff was elected by SOMA voting members during the 2025 Osteopathic Medical Education (OMED) Conference, marking a historic moment as she becomes the first … Read More

ICOM Faculty and Students Shine at AOA OMED Conference in Nashville

Faculty, staff and students from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) proudly represented the college at the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA) annual OMED Conference, held this year in Nashville, Tennessee. ICOM hosted a booth in the exhibit hall, welcoming attendees and sharing the mission of the college with physicians, residents, and students from across … Read More

ICOM PreSOMA Welcomes Boise State Pre-Health Club to Campus

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine recently opened its doors to 25 Boise State University students from the Pre-Health Club for a day of exploration, connection, and inspiration. Hosted in partnership by ICOM’s PreSOMA (Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association) chapter and the Admissions Department, the event gave aspiring health professionals and inside look at life as … Read More

ICOM Welcomes Largest Incoming Class at White Coat Ceremony, Honors Former Governor with a Symbolic White Coat

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) welcomed its largest incoming class during the College’s eighth annual White Coat Ceremony, held on Friday, September 19. In the presence of family, friends, faculty, and staff, 225 student physicians—ICOM’s largest class to date and the largest medical school class in Idaho history—were ceremonially cloaked with their first … Read More

Delivering Skills That Save Lives: ICOM Faculty Member Leads Advanced Obstetrics Training

Idaho State University hosted the ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) Course in Pocatello, bringing together 38 healthcare professionals for two days of intensive, hands-on training in obstetric emergences. Participants included labor and delivery nurses, midwives, residents, and practicing physicians representing communities across Idaho, as well as Wyoming, Nebraska, and New Mexico. Guiding the course … Read More

ICOM Welcomes Largest Incoming Class of Student Physicians

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed its newest class of student doctors — the first to join the College since the expansion of its class size. More than 220 incoming medical students arrived on campus Tuesday, July 22, to begin their journey toward becoming physicians. The Class of 2029 consists of 226 students, including … Read More

ICOM Graduates Selected for New Family Medicine Residency 

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is celebrating the selection of four alumni for the inaugural class of a new family medicine residency program in Nampa, Idaho. Just 10 miles from where their medical journey began, four recent graduates are now helping shape the future of community healthcare in the Treasure Valley. The new residency … Read More

Medical Students Bring Joy and Support to Pediatric Oncology Camp

Student Doctors Jaynie Welsh and Micah Stevens spent part of their summer break making a meaningful impact far from the classroom. The two medical students volunteered as cabin counselors at Camp Rainbow Gold’s Youth Oncology Camp, a weeklong retreat for current and former pediatric oncology patients. Welsh, a fourth-year student at ICOM and returning volunteer, … Read More