Health and Medical Professions

Pioneer the future of health care education 

University of Idaho’s School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP) addresses the growing health care needs in Idaho and beyond. Here, you’ll discover programs that foster the future physicians, gerontologists, anatomists and educators needed to shorten wait times, support generalists and specialists and increase access to high-quality, patient-centered care across rural and urban communities. Prepare for meaningful careers in medicine and spark changes in the field! 

A rewarding health care career awaits you. Get started with SHAMP – request more information, submit your application or connect with us. 

U of I’s graduate health care degrees

Whether you’re passionate about anatomy, aging, practicing medicine or advancing health care education, our flexible graduate programs prepare you to meet the critical needs of today’s health care industry. Advance your professional career with University of Idaho’s medical programs: online Master of Science (M.S.) in Gerontology, hybrid Doctor of Anatomical Sciences (D.A.S.), Master of Science and Doctor of Athletic Training (M.S.A.T. and D.A.T.) and the Idaho WWAMI Medical Education Program.

Impactful outreach opportunities

At SHAMP, we deliver health care education beyond the classroom. Join our initiatives that connect you with real-world health care challenges, underserved communities and professional networks.

Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research (IOURMR)

Contribute to groundbreaking research focusing on improving health care access in Idaho’s rural and underserved areas.

Get to know IOURMR

Physicians and healthcare providers working in rural communities connect to a care network via remote meetings hosted by ECHO to improve learning and patient outcomes.

North Idaho Area Health Education Center (NI-AHEC)

WWAMI Medical Education Program "action shots" of people interfacing with technology to illustrate the virtual education component of our ECHO Idaho program.

Connect with NI-AHEC

WWAMI Medical Education Program "action shots" of people interfacing with technology to illustrate the virtual education component of our ECHO Idaho program.

Project ECHO Idaho

Engage in virtual training to support and strengthen Idaho’s health care workforce and patient care.
 

Your success is our priority

Our small class sizes, flexible online courses and helpful resources help lay the foundation for your success. As a Vandal pursuing the health professions, you’ll benefit from personal mentorship, direct access to experienced faculty and unmatched support.

Meet our faculty and staff

Stay connected

Keep up to date on the latest in health care education and innovation with the Vandal Medicine magazine and newsletter, the official publications of U of I’s health care programs.

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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.