Kootenai Health Program

Coeur D Alene, IDLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our missions is to provide comprehensive, broad spectrum training, with an emphasis on nurturing diverse perspectives, resulting in compassionate family physicians who are committed to lifelong learning and patient centered care, in order to meet the future needs of rural and regional healthcare. We're fortunate to live and train in beautiful North Idaho and enjoy a vibrant community, easy access to stunning lakes, forests, and mountains-making this an ideal place to live, learn, and recharge.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

7 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Avg Work Hours

67 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$70K-$79K

20 Vacation Days
5 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Jonathan Shupe, MD
Kootenai Clinic

[email protected]
(208) 625-4255

Primary Program Contact

Melisa Bell, BS
Kootenai Clinic

[email protected]
(208) 625-6028
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 1201500734

Locations

Kootenai Clinic
Ste 315
1919 Lincoln Way
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-2527

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Kootenai Health

2003 Kootenai Health Way
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814

Participant Locations

Panhandle Health District

8500 N Atlas Rd
Hayden, ID 83835

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center

101 W 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99220-2555

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Hybrid

Interviews Conducted Last Year

88 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

12.6:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1593120C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.4:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

42.9%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (10)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 15

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

67 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s7

PGY-2s7

PGY-3s7

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC19

Application Due

Dec 19, 2025

OCT9

Interview Period Starts

Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

Moving allowance

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Dental insurance

Salary Compensation

$70K-$79K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$69,934

PGY-2

$73,212

PGY-3

$78,676

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days5

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

84 days

Quality of Life Information*

Coeur D Alene, ID

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Kootenai Health Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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