Idaho’s own medical school to serve a five-state region

Idaho is facing a physician shortage, ranking 49th out of the 50 states in active physicians per capita. Idaho must take immediate action to address this crisis. Settling for the status quo will result in dire health consequences for Idahoans and the economy of the state. The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, ICOM, will train expert and caring osteopathic physicians prepared to meet the needs of rural and underserved persons in Idaho and the region.

Osteopathic physicians are highly sought after for graduate medical education positions, which is important because accreditation standards for osteopathic medical schools require at least 98 percent placement of graduates. In 2015, graduates of osteopathic medical schools had a 99.41 percent placement into residency positions.

By Robert Hasty

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