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Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) is Idaho’s first medical school, delivering accredited Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees dedicated to training rural primary care physicians across Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and the Pacific Northwest.
Located on the Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center campus, ICOM features a 94,000-square-foot facility with simulation operating suites, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) labs, and clinical affiliations throughout the Mountain West.
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completion of premed science coursework, competitive MCAT scores (typically 500+), AACOMAS application, and demonstrated commitment to osteopathic medicine and rural healthcare.
COCA-accredited four-year medical curriculum integrating clinical biomedical science, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and two years of core hospital rotations.
Selective 12-month predoctoral fellowship advancing clinical mastery in neuromuscular diagnosis, osteopathic manipulative techniques, and medical student teaching.
Third- and fourth-year clinical rotations embedded in rural community clinics, family practices, and regional emergency rooms across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
State-funded loan repayment program supporting ICOM graduates who establish primary care or pediatric clinical practices in designated health shortage areas of Idaho.
Faculty-mentored research grant supporting student investigations in musculoskeletal biomechanics, anatomical variations, and cardiovascular pathology.
Endowed scholarship awarded to accepted medical students with established ties to Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or regional tribal nations intending to practice in the area.
President and Professor of Healthcare Management
Office of the President and Executive Leadership
Dr. Tracy J. Farnsworth is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has led the establishment of medical education infrastructure across th...
View researcher profile ↗Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Sciences
Dr. Kevin Wilson directs medical curriculum delivery, clinical clerkship affiliations, and residency match preparedness for osteopathic medical graduates....
View researcher profile ↗Associate Dean of Biomedical Sciences and Professor of Physiology
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Brian Martin researches cardiovascular regulation, neuroendocrine stress responses, and pedagogical innovations in preclinical medical education....
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