University of Idaho School of Health and Medical Professions, Moscow, ID (2026)

09/14/2026

Our first-year Idaho WWAMI medical students are deep in Immersion ahead of their white coat ceremony this week. Part of the instruction last week included practicing chest, lung, and abdominal exams on each other under close guidance.

Starting with each other matters. Before students ever step into a room with a patient, they need to get comfortable with the physical closeness, the right words, and the calm, reassuring presence a good exam requires. Practicing on a peer lets them make mistakes, ask questions, and build confidence in a low-stakes setting, so that when it's a real patient in front of them, the exam feels less like an interrogation and more like the start of a trusting relationship.

This week, they'll take that a step further when trained actors come in to play the role of patients, giving students their first taste of applying these skills in a realistic clinical scenario.

It's a small but powerful reminder that great medicine isn't just about technical skill. It's about compassion, communication, and connecting with the person in front of you.

09/14/2026

Applications are now open for a new pathway into nursing at University of Idaho.

The Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) is an accelerated, two-year graduate program designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing.

Based in Coeur d’Alene through U of I’s School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP), the program combines hands-on clinical experiences, simulation and graduate-level coursework to prepare students for RN licensure while building skills in leadership, evidence-based practice and healthcare systems.

The inaugural cohort begins Fall 2027.

👉 Explore the program and apply: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/nursing-msn

09/09/2026

Ready for your next step in healthcare?

Applications are now open for select SHAMP programs beginning in 2027.

Explore our programs, find the right fit for your goals and get application details at the link in the comments.

09/01/2026

Week two of classes, and our faculty are already going above and beyond.

Literally, in this case. When Lauren Fournier, Ph.D., ran out of whiteboard space mid-lesson in Theories of Psychotherapy, she spotted another dry-erase surface and climbed up onto the countertop to keep teaching, walking her Psy.D. students through a visual method for case conceptualization without missing a beat.

Just two weeks in, and our inaugural Psy.D. cohort is already getting a feel for the kind of hands-on teaching they can expect throughout the program.

Thank you to our students for capturing the moment, and to Dr. Fournier for showing what it looks like to meet students exactly where they are.

Applications for the Fall 2027 Psy.D. cohort open September 8. Learn more at go.uidaho.edu/psyd.

08/24/2026

Today marks a historic milestone for our school. After years of planning and development, our inaugural classes in the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Master of Science in Gerontology programs begin today.

These two distinct programs were created in response to a clear need in Idaho and across the country: more highly trained professionals and experts who can help meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Our Psy.D. students are beginning their journey together in Moscow, while our inaugural gerontology class is joining us online. Different fields, different paths, but a shared goal: preparing the next generation of experts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

We’re proud to welcome these students to SHAMP and excited to see where their work takes them.

Interested in joining the next cohort? Applications for the Fall 2027 Psy.D. cohort will open right after Labor Day. Those interested in the Master of Science in Gerontology can apply today to begin in Spring 2027. Link in comments to learn more.

07/20/2026

Welcome to Idaho WWAMI, E26!

Last week, we welcomed the newest class of Idaho WWAMI medical students to the D.A. Huckabay M.D. Medical Education Building at the University of Idaho. Their first days were spent meeting classmates, connecting with faculty and staff, and forming the friendships and support network that will carry them through medical school.

As Idaho residents, these students are taking the first step toward becoming physicians while laying the scientific and clinical foundation needed to care for patients in Idaho and across the WWAMI region.

Over the coming months, they'll learn alongside University of Idaho faculty before continuing their clinical education through the University of Washington School of Medicine's nationally recognized WWAMI program at training sites throughout the region.

Idaho faces a critical physician shortage, and educating future physicians is an essential part of strengthening the state's healthcare workforce. We're proud to welcome E26 and look forward to the impact these students will have on the health of our communities for years to come.

Welcome to Idaho WWAMI, E26. We can't wait to see where your journey leads.

07/07/2026

Our M.S.A.T. and D.A.T. students have spent the summer immersed in hands-on learning, collaboration and clinical skill development. While much of the program takes place through hybrid learning and clinical experiences throughout the year, this time together in Moscow is an important opportunity to build connections with classmates and faculty and strengthen the community that makes our programs unique.

We're excited to continue the summer with this incredible group of students and look forward to all they'll accomplish in the year ahead.

Visit the link in bio to learn more about both the M.S.A.T. and D.A.T.

07/07/2026

Our M.S.A.T. and D.A.T. students have spent the summer immersed in hands-on learning, collaboration and clinical skill development. While much of the program takes place through hybrid learning and clinical experiences throughout the year, this time together in Moscow is an important opportunity to build connections with classmates and faculty and strengthen the community that makes our programs unique.

We're excited to continue the summer with this incredible group of students and look forward to all they'll accomplish in the year ahead.

07/03/2026

Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890. The very next day, the country celebrated its independence.

136 years of Idaho. 250 years of America. Two milestones worth pausing on.

The University of Idaho is a land-grant institution, established with a mission to serve the people of this state. Not just to educate, but to respond to what Idaho actually needs.

That mission is why the School of Health and Medical Professions exists. Idaho needs qualified health professionals across every discipline- in aging care, behavioral health, athletic training, nursing, anatomical sciences, and medicine.

Not someday. Now. We are not observers of that need. We are part of the answer.

Happy 136th Idaho Statehood Day and Happy 250th Independence Day!

06/19/2026

Welcome to the lab, researchers!

Idaho INBRE kicked off its summer 2026 undergraduate research program this month, bringing together students who will spend the summer doing hands-on research in University of Idaho laboratories.

SHAMP's own Dr. Bethaney Fehrenkamp is among the faculty supporting this important work. Through the INBRE program, students gain real research experience alongside professional development, networking, and the chance to present their work at a statewide conference.

We love seeing the next generation of researchers get their start here in Idaho.

The project described was supported by an Institutional Development Award (IDeA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Grant .

University of Idaho School of Health and Medical Professions

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