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 exam stations, helping the future physicians practice pediatric skills such as listening to heart and lung sounds, checking reflexes, and performing basic physical exams – all while sharing plenty of laughs and candy along the way.
This annual event is a highlight of the academic year – one that not only supports hands-on learning, but also brings smiles to future physicians and their pint-sized “patients” alike.
