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Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine reports rapid growth, asks continued legislative support for residencies
Summary
Representatives and ICOM officials updated the committee on the medical school’s enrollment, accreditation and role in addressing Idaho’s physician shortage; ICOM said it will expand class sizes and continue partnering with Idaho State University and hospitals on graduate medical education.
Leaders from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) briefed the House Health and Welfare Committee on the school's growth, accreditation status and work to expand residency programs across Idaho.
ICOM officials said the private medical school — established in 2016 and closely partnered with Idaho State University’s health sciences campus in Meridian — has matriculated 1,134 student doctors since its opening, graduated 439 physicians (including 230 Idahoans) and placed more than 99 percent of graduates into ACGME‑accredited residency…
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