Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
About Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) was established in 2016 and it enrolled its first class in August 2018. It is a private institution and the campus is located inside Idaho State University (ISU). The class of 2018 has students from about 97 different U.S universities and they originate from 29 different states including North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, etc.Goals
The goals of Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine are as follows:-
- Educate osteopathic medical students in the art and science of osteopathic medicine using the most current research in clinical and biomedical sciences.
- Recruit and graduate osteopathic medical students who are committed to serving in areas throughout Idaho, the region and beyond.
- Provide an osteopathic clinical service.
- Develop postgraduate training programs in collaboration with other institutions.
- Contribute to the fund of osteopathic medical knowledge through educational, scientific and clinical research and other scholarly activity.
- Prepare osteopathic medical students for achievement in successful graduation, COMLEX-USA licensure exams, and graduate medical education placement.
Board of Trustees
- CHET BURRELL, MPA (Chairmen)
- PAUL BEAUPRÉ, MD (Member)
- DANIEL BURRELL, JD (Founder & Trustee)
- KATE BUTLER, MBA (Member)
- JOE B. DAVIDSON, JD (Member)
- TRACY J. FARNSWORTH, EDD, MHSA, MBA (President & Chief Executive Officer)
- REX FORCE, PHARMD (Member)
- RONALD E. LONG, MBA (Member)
- THOMAS MOHR, DO, MS, FACOI, FAOGME (Dean & Chief Academic Officer)
- KEVIN D. SATTERLEE, JD (Member)
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Admission Requirements
- For a candidate to be eligible for applying in ICOM they should be of at least 18 years of age.
- The candidate should have to have completed at least 75% of the credits that are required from a bachelor’s degree.
- The candidate should have acquired their bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university.
- The candidate should have completed their bachelor’s degree before starting medical school.
- The candidate should have a grade point average of at least 3.2.
- The candidate needs to have the following course work completed:
- Biological Sciences: One year with laboratory (8 semesters hours/12 quarter hours)
- Physics: One year (6 to 8 semester hours/9 to 12 quarter hours)
- Inorganic Chemistry: One year with laboratory (8 semesters hours/12 quarter hours)
- Organic Chemistry: One year with laboratory (8 semesters hours/12 quarter hours)
- English: One year (6 semester hours/8 quarter hours)
- Six (6) additional science hours are highly recommended. ICOM recommends courses at the 300/400 level or beyond in subjects that will enhance performance in medical schools such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, and Immunology.
- The candidate should have appeared in the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) which should be a maximum of 3 years before the date of matriculation.
- ICOM does not accept transfer cases.
International Students
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- Students requiring an F-1 visa are not eligible to apply for ICOM.
- Applicants who have completed their course work in foreign universities need to get an equivalence made from services that are approved by AACOM.
- Candidates who have met the requirements of ICOM after getting their equivalence need to have verification of the college they studied from.
Technical Standards
ICOM has set up certain technical standards that are essential for making a good Osteopathic physician. These are standards are:Observation
The student must be able to visually observe laboratory demonstrations, microscopic tissue with the aid of the microscope, and computer-based pictures used in laboratory demonstrations. The student must be able to visually and accurately observe the physical signs and symptoms of a patient used in diagnosis and management. The use of a trained intermediary in such cases would compromise performance, as it would be mediated by another individual’s power of selection, observation, and experience. Observation requires the functional use of vision and somatic sensations and is enhanced by the sense of smell.Communication
The student must be able to communicate effectively in English as the curriculum and clinical experiences are offered in English. Students are encouraged to learn other languages for medical communication; however, all curriculum and assessment are given in English. ICOM requires the functional ability to speak, hear, and observe patients in order to elicit accurate medical information. The student must be able both to describe changes in mood, activity, posture, and other physical characteristics and to perceive nonverbal communication. The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in verbal and written form. The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with the patient and with all members of the health care team in order to successfully complete the curriculum.Motor
Students must have sufficient motor function to elicit information from patients by palpation, percussion, and other diagnostic measures. The student must have sufficient motor function to carry out maneuvers of general and emergency care and of osteopathic manipulation. Examples of emergent motor functions are cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of intravenous fluids and intravenous medications, management of an obstructed airway, hemorrhage control, closure by suturing of wounds, and obstetrical deliveries. In addition, the delivery of osteopathic manipulation requires the use of extremities in palpation, positioning, and carrying out maneuvers of manipulation. These actions require fine and gross motor and sensory function, as well as the senses of touch and adequate vision for inspection. Additionally, students must be able to generate sufficient force, and be able to receive these same forces, to successfully learn and provide effective osteopathic manipulative treatments for all techniques taught in the curriculum.Intellectual
Students must have the ability to reason, calculate, analyze, measure, and synthesize information. The student must be able to comprehend, memorize, synthesize, and recall a large amount of information without assistance, to successfully complete the curriculum. The student must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand spatial relationships to succeed in school and to administer medical care. The student must be able to gain knowledge through all types of learning materials that the ICOM curriculum offers and must be able to perform pattern identification, memorization, recall information, and to identify and discriminate important information, to problem solve, and to calculate and make decisions in timed situations and in the presence of noise and distraction. The above intellectual abilities are necessary, as students and graduates will be expected and required to perform pattern identification, immediate recall of memorized material, identification, and discrimination to elicit important information, problem-solving, and decision-making as to emergent diagnosis and treatment of patients. Students must be able to recall important information for diagnosis and to calculate the therapeutic management of emergent conditions. This type of demonstrated intellectual ability must be performed in a rapid and time-efficient manner so as not to place patients in emergent conditions at risk. It is common for emergent situations to occur in the presence of visually distracting and noisy environments. Such emergent situations include, but are not limited to, cardiopulmonary compromise, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, obstetrical and neonatal emergencies, trauma presentations, poisonings and toxic exposures, shock, and hemorrhage.Behavioral and Social Attributes
The student must have the emotional health needed for full use of his/her intellectual capabilities at all times. The emotional health required for effective communication and for professional, mature, sensitive, and compassionate patient/physician or patient/student relationships must be present. Students must be able to function effectively under stress and with physically taxing workloads. Students must have the emotional health to be able to function without the aid of medications that are known to affect intellectual abilities and judgment. The student must have the emotional stability and motivation to deliver patient care and to make emergent decisions at all times. The ability to adapt to changing environments and stressful situations and to display compassion and integrity, while maintaining the necessary intellectual capacity to care for patients is one that is observed during the interview process and throughout the progress in medical school. An ability to demonstrate the emotional health necessary for the delivery of quality and safe medical care is mandatory throughout medical school. ICOM considers drug and alcohol addiction or abuse as a risk factor for unsafe care.Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Application Procedure
The standard application procedure that has been defined by AACOMAS is followed by the College and can be found on their website. After the completion of the primary and the secondary application, the admission committee will look at all the applications and the applicant will be called in for an interview.Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Fee Structure
The estimated cost of attendance is as follows:| Estimated Cost | Cost (OMSI) | Cost (OMSII) |
| ICOM Tuition | $51,240 | $51,240 |
| ICOM Fees | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Room & Board | $15,820 | $14,237 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $500 |
| Transportation | $2,670 | $2,400 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,170 | $1,948 |
| Insurance | $3,515 | $3,515 |
| COMLEX Fee | N/A | $660 |
| Estimated Total Cost of Attendance | $78,915 | $77,000 |
Outside Scholarships
Students of ICOM who want to apply for outside scholarships do that by connecting with the grants website on their own. However, if the grant the student is applying for requires some documents from the college then they can contact the registrar. If the student who has applied has been granted the scholarship they need to notify the office of finance and provide them the details and documentation. The scholarships awarded are:-
- American Indian Graduate Center
- Buckfire & Buckfire Medical School Diversity Scholarships
- National Medical Fellowships
- American Medical Association
- Japanese Medical Society of America
- Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
- American Medical Women’s Association
- Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
- American Osteopathic Foundation
- Medical Student Scholarship
- SOMA Foundation
- Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship Program
- National Hispanic Health Foundation
- Women in Medicine (WIM) LGBT Leadership Scholarship
Service-Based Scholarship Programs
- Armed Forces Health Profession Scholarship: Air Force
- Armed Forces Health Profession Scholarship: Navy
- Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship
- Armed Forces Health Profession Scholarship: Army
- Indian Health Services Health Professions Scholarship
Life at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Life at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is never dull. The campus is built inside Idaho State University and the college is a third story building which is spread over 94,000 sq-foot. The building has about 12,000 feet of classroom space which includes two lecture halls, each of which consists of 250 seating spaces. There are many more facilities which are mentioned below:Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Lab
The lab is a vital component for the training of all physicians. In this lab, all physicians are taught to enhance their examination and palpatory skills which are essential to diagnose a patient’s condition. The lab consists of 40 hydraulic tables where the students learn different manipulative techniques. OMM lab also consists of 7 high definition monitors as well as a hand full of cameras that allow students to view the instructions easily.Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Library
The medical library is spread over 3,500 sq. foot of area and has the capacity to accommodate 124 students. It is located on the first floor of the building and also has study rooms inside it where students can study in groups of 9. The library also has a vast collection of books, journals as well as e-books. The timing for the library are as follows:-
- Mon-Fri: 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Sat-Sun: 6:00 am – 11:30 pm
Study Room Spaces
The building is three-story-tall and each floor has study space for the students.First Floor
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- Atrium: 2,957-square-feet of open space with high-top tables and soft seating.
- Group Study: 9 rooms, each set up with a large screen monitor and Apple TV, designed for a student to faculty ratio of 8:1.
- Student Lounge: Two student lounge areas feature bar-top, high-top, and soft seating. The lounges are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, food vending, and cabinets.
- Lecture Halls: Two lecture halls, every 4,620 square feet, can seat up to 250. Both are equipped with high-definition projectors which can be accessed through Apple TV.
- Library: 2,413 square feet with a mix of high-top seating, study carrels, small table seating, and soft seating for 76 students. In addition, 4 group study rooms are available with seating for 9 students each.
Second Floor
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- Glass room: 1,325 square feet with configurable seating space and capacity of 67. Equipped with a podium and retractable projector and screen.
- Group Study: 11 rooms, each set up with a large screen monitor and Apple TV, designed for a student to faculty ratio of 8:1.
- Open Study: 72 seats of varying types, including a mixture of carrels, soft seating, tables, and soft bench seating.
Third Floor
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- Lounge: 1,365 square feet of seating with an occupancy of 91. This space features a mixture of high-top seating and standard tables, with stools and banquet-style seating.
Parking at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
The parking lots at ICOM are available for use by ICOM students, employees, and visitors to the campus. ADA accessible parking spaces are located on the south and north sides of the building, as well as in the new parking annex located on the corner of E. Central Drive and N. Locust Grove Road. Visitor parking spaces are located on the south side of the building. A motorcycle parking area is located in the east parking lot. Parking permits are issued to students and employees upon enrollment or employment by the school. Lost or stolen parking permits must be reported to Campus Security immediately. Visitors to ICOM may be issued a temporary parking permit by Campus Security.Facilities available at Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine for rent
Auditorium
Quantity: 2 (only available in the evening during the academic year) Capacity: 250 per auditorium Fixed tables, movable chairs Fixed podium High-definition projectors, Apple TV, sound systemClassroom
Quantity: 1 Capacity: 60 Moveable tables & chairs Fixed podium High-definition projector, Apple TV, surround sound systemAtrium
Quantity: 1 Capacity: 100 Moveable tables & chairs No A/V installedSimulation Center
Quantity: 6 Rooms Capacity: 6-8 per room Beds, high-fidelity simulation manikins Control rooms Crash carts, EKG’s, etc.OSCE / Examination Room
Quantity: 12 Capacity: 5/room Treatment Table Examination equipmentOMM Lab
Quantity: 1 Capacity: 150 40 Treatment Tables Stage Fixed Podium A/V (Cameras, 7 Screens, Microphones)-
- Group Study Rooms
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- ICOM Courtyard
