Idaho State University Program
About This Program
Our Sports Medicine Fellowship offers excellent training in Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Mountain West with a mix of rural and peri-urban populations. Fellows will also have a significant role in the care of NCAA-D1 FCS athletes and teams. - - It is a one-year intensive learning experience designed for Family Medicine Physicians who wish to enhance their Sports Medicine skills.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Philip J Van De Griend, MD
Idaho State University
Primary Program Contact
Renee K Thompson, BA
Idaho State University
Locations
777 Hospital Way
Pocatello, ID 83201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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 4 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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 15, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.