School of
Health and Medical Professions
Lead the future of health care
At University of Idaho, the School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP) is the central hub for graduate-level health professions training.
Addressing the growing health care needs of Idaho and beyond, SHAMP offers programs that prepare future physicians, gerontologists, anatomists, athletic trainers and educators to expand access to high quality, patient centered care in both rural and urban communities.
A rewarding health care career awaits you. Get started with SHAMP – request more information, submit your application or connect with us.
You can thrive here
Discover hands-on learning, supportive mentors, and real clinical experiences that prepare you to make a difference in health care.
U of I’s graduate health care degrees
Turn your passion into impact. From clinical practice to health care education, our flexible graduate programs prepare you to meet the demands of a changing health care system and shape its future.
Integrated research approach
The SHAMP education team brings together interdisciplinary researchers and practicing health professionals at an R1 research university, a designation reserved for institutions with the highest level of research activity in the nation. For working professionals, that means your education is grounded in real-world, current practice and informed by the latest discoveries shaping health care today.
Faculty research spans a wide range of applied health fields, from biomechanics in the Integrated Sports Medicine Movement Analysis Laboratory to breastmilk composition in the Immunology Lab to dementia and memory disorders in the Neuro Epidemiology and Cognitive Aging Lab. This depth ensures what you’re learning is relevant, evidence-based and immediately applicable in your field.
As a SHAMP student, you’ll build on your existing experience through hands-on opportunities with U of I’s on-campus health care facilities and by collaborating with faculty on active research projects. At an R1 university, learning isn’t theoretical — it’s connected directly to the challenges and advancements professionals are navigating right now.
Impactful, hands-on opportunities
Put your experience to work in meaningful ways. SHAMP connects you with real-world health care challenges, underserved communities and established professional networks, giving you opportunities while adding impactful, real world experience to your portfolio.
These opportunities are designed to complement your career, helping you expand your impact, build connections and gain relevant, applied experience that translates directly to your professional goals.
Request more information
Get more information on SHAMP and the programs offered using our online form.
Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research (IOURMR)
The Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research (IOURMR) is dedicated to improving the health of Idaho’s underserved and rural communities through the purposeful integration of medical education, research and service to advance clinical practice and patient care in our state. IOURMR offices and programs include:
- Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes) Idaho: Delivers virtual training to strengthen Idaho's health care and education workforce and improve patient outcomes.
- North Idaho Area Health Education Center (NI-AHEC): Strengthens health care in rural and underserved communities by uniting education with local needs.
- Office of Research and Evaluation: Conducts high-quality research and evaluation that generates actionable evidence to inform education and clinical practice.
- Office of Continuing Education: Supports lifelong learning opportunities for the healthcare team.
Your success is our priority
SHAMP’s graduate programs are designed for both emerging and experienced professionals ready to take the next step, advancing their careers while creating meaningful change in their communities.
With flexible online courses, small class sizes and personalized mentorship, you’ll gain not only the knowledge to grow professionally, but the support to lead, serve and make a lasting impact.
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SHAMP’s mission and goals
The School of Health and Medical Professions’ mission is to improve the health of the people of Idaho by developing a robust academic health care education delivery system that will launch a skilled workforce of health care professionals to address critical industry shortages. Together, we’ll work to:
Create an educational pathway in Idaho to train our citizens in health care professions. Vandal medical education will expand and strengthen health care services in Idaho.
Expand health care education at University of Idaho to address the critical workforce shortage.
Bring more quality physicians to Idaho’s rural areas.
Develop continuing education and professional development programs to train and retain existing health care professionals to ensure that even the most remote areas receive adequate medical and mental health services.
Meet the medical workforce needs of the future as the population continues to grow in Idaho and the nation.
Build a school based upon the highest quality, basic, applied and clinical research.
Support SHAMP
SHAMP is made possible through the generosity of our community. To help support our mission, contact our director of development.