Idaho State University Program
About This Program
TRAINING STRENGTHS: - Inpatient Medicine, Including ICU & NICU - Maternal / OB Care, Including Surgical OB - Procedures / POCUS - Lifestyle Medicine - Sports Medicine - Wilderness Medicine - Spanish Language Prenatal Clinic - PROGRAM STRENGTHS: - 10-year+ 100% ABFM Board pass rate - Unopposed - Dedicated, enthusiastic, and stable Faculty - Well-established, financially-stable program - Exceptionally supportive teaching hospital and medical community - University affiliated -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Brandon C Mickelsen, DO
Idaho State Univ
Primary Program Contact
Renee Thompson, BS
Idaho State Univ
Locations
Idaho State Univ
Dept of Family Med
465 Memorial Dr
Pocatello, ID 83201
921 S 8th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83209-8090
190 E Bannock St
Boise, ID 83712
100 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84113-1100
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 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 17, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.