OpenFieldIdaho Rural Healthcare Physician Incentive Grant
State-funded loan repayment program supporting ICOM graduates who establish primary care or pediatric clinical practices in designated health shortage areas of Idaho.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduation from ICOM and completed primary care residency
- English language proficiency
- Not applicable
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Rural practice contract commitment
- Recommendation letters
- Idaho Department of Health recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to $100,000 in medical loan repayment ($25,000/year for four years of service)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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