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 30 Idahoans. The College’s eighth cohort is academically strong, increasingly diverse, and comes to ICOM from 31 states and 119 colleges and universities.
“This is an exciting and important time and season for the College,” said Dr. Tracy J. Farnsworth, President of ICOM. “By expanding our class size, we are answering the call to help meet the growing need for physicians in Idaho and across the nation — especially in rural and underserved areas.”
ICOM’s class size increase reflects a strategic effort to help address the state’s physician shortage. Idaho currently ranks 50th in the nation for physicians per capita and 49th for active primary physicians.
With expanded facilities, enhanced curriculum offerings, and increased faculty and staff support, the College is well-positioned to provide the same high-quality education to a greater number of students while maintaining the close-knit community and exceptional learning experience it is known for.
The first day of classes for the 2025-2026 academic year begins on Monday, July 28.