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
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
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
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
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
A group of compassionate and driven medical students recently returned from a life-changing mission trip to Guatemala, where they spent a week providing care and support to an underserved community.
In a heartfelt effort to combat the growing healthcare gap in Idaho, the Primary Care Foundation (PCF) has awarded $50K in scholarships to medical students committed to practicing in primary care fields within underserved communities. Five aspiring physicians from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) received scholarships from the PCF, and have pledged to … Read More
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) celebrated the graduation of 149 new physicians on Friday, May 23. After four years of study, ICOM faculty hooded the new osteopathic physicians and the College’s Class of 2025 was conferred the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) celebrated the graduation … Read More
As the Class of 2025 prepares to don their caps and gowns, a select group of fourth-year medical students marked an especially meaningful milestone this week: induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). The ceremony, held during graduation week, celebrated students who exemplify compassionate care, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving patients with … Read More