Kootenai Health Program
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 Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jonathan Shupe, MD
Kootenai Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Melisa Bell, BS
Kootenai Clinic
Locations
Kootenai Clinic
Ste 315
1919 Lincoln Way
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-2527
8500 N Atlas Rd
Hayden, ID 83835
101 W 8th Ave
Spokane, WA 99220-2555
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 Distribution
Work Environment
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.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 19, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.