Idaho State University Program
About This Program
TRAINING STRENGTHS: -Inpatient Medicine, Including open ICU & NICU -Maternal / OB Care, including Surgical OB -Procedures / POCUS -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
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.