Academics

Learn, lead and transform health care

From advancing medical education to addressing the needs of underserved communities, University of Idaho’s School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP) academic programs set you apart as a leader in health and medicine.

Here, your education goes beyond the classroom. Through immersive, hands-on learning and cutting-edge curricula, SHAMP bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world health care practice. Small class sizes ensure you receive direct guidance from renowned faculty who bring decades of practical experience to every lecture and lab.

Find your health care degree

Whether you’re pursing an online health care program, wanting to earn a doctoral degree in anatomy or exploring an athletic training degree, SHAMP offers flexible, high-quality programs to help you advance your career, transition into the medical field or address critical health care gaps. Discover your path to expertise.

Available degrees

• M.S. in gerontology: Improve access to care for older adults while influencing health care delivery, social services, and related fields.
• D.A.S. in anatomical sciences: Prepare for high-demand faculty roles through hands-on, on-campus training combined with flexible online coursework.
• M.S.A.T. in athletic training: Develop expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of acute and chronic conditions.
• D.A.T. in athletic training: Advance your clinical skills through applied research, manual therapy techniques and outcome-based patient care.

Become an M.D. through Idaho WWAMI

U of I supports medical education in the state of Idaho through the Idaho WWAMI program—a medical education partnership with the University of Washington School of Medicine. Through Idaho WWAMI, you can pursue an M.D. in your home state, through one of the nation’s most highly rated medical schools.

Education in action

We believe exceptional education happens when world-class facilities, dedicated faculty and innovative learning come together. As an on-campus SHAMP student, you'll gain hands-on experience and sharpen your skills through opportunities like:

• Vandal Health Clinic: Medical students learn by doing in the campus clinic.
• ISMaRT Clinic: Athletic Training students treat musculoskeletal injuries of students, staff and community members.
• Counseling and Mental Health Center: Clinical psychology students train by providing mental health services to U of I students.
• IOURMR: Health professions students research the barriers to health care access for Idaho’s rural and underserved populations.

For online SHAMP students, the opportunities to build your skills and make an impact include:

• Flexible learning: SHAMP’s online degrees are designed for working professionals, offering flexible learning environments that cater to your needs.
• Research opportunities: Collaborate with IOURMR to investigate Idaho’s healthcare challenges.
• Hands-on experience: Complete a capstone project that makes a meaningful impact in your own community, wherever that may be.

These initiatives reflect SHAMP’s commitment to improving health outcomes locally and nationally, centering your education on professional growth, relevant experience and societal impact.

Are these programs right for me?

Learn why these programs fit your goals. Discover what each program offers, the skills you’ll gain and the opportunities they open up in health care and related fields.

Make a difference in health care

With U of I’s School of Health and Medical Professions, you can become an expert in advancing patient care, improving health outcomes and addressing today’s most pressing health care challenges.

Ignite your passion for the health professions with SHAMP

• Apply to SHAMP

Become a physician with Idaho WWAMI

• Apply to Idaho WWAMI