Student success
Helping students thrive in the health professions
At SHAMP, you’ll be supported every step of the way, from your initial classes to your final exams. You’ll learn that your faculty members are more than just instructors – they’re mentors who guide you through the journey of attaining an education in a health profession.
Supportive community
With small class sizes, you’ll benefit from personalized attention and build strong relationships with faculty members. This close-knit community gives you a built-in study group and a helpful network of peers and health care professionals.
The D.A. Huckabay M.D. Medical Education Building and the Anatomy Training Lab were designed to provide spaces for group learning and individual study. Our open-concept facilities foster a sense of camaraderie among students and employees.
Student-organized clubs and events
As you advance in your health education journey, you are encouraged to join or develop clubs with others who share similar interests, goals and passions.
You can also organize events that expand on your interests. Past events have ranged from advanced suture clinics to a presentation by the former governor of Wisconsin.
Prepare for clinical practice
As a SHAMP student, you have access to unique learning opportunities that will prepare you for clinical practice.
Hone your own passions
Our team of faculty will mentor and guide you as you find your passion for healthcare
Practice your clinical skills at the Vandal Health Clinic
Use your med student training and prepare to be a doctor at U of I’s on-campus student health clinic under the guidance of a board-certified physician.
Get hands-on experience at the Integrative Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Therapy Clinic
Gain experience treating musculoskeletal injuries under the supervision of certified athletic trainers.
Work with the Counseling and Mental Health Center for real-world impact
Practice your skills as an up-and-coming clinical psychologist at U of I’s on-campus mental health center under the guidance of licensed clinical psychologists.
Research
Explore your passions through research. Work with a faculty member or with SHAMP’s dedicated team of researchers to find answers to your most pressing questions.
Work with the Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research on research opportunities
Partner with SHAMP’s dedicated research team to uncover the latest in health care research.
Research explores youth pitching mechanics for injury prevention
Idaho WWAMI professor and medical students study pitching improvements.
Academic resources for WWAMI medical students
As an Idaho WWAMI student studying through University of Idaho and University of Washington, you can access resources across both campuses, including libraries, research centers and student clubs.
Idaho WWAMI’s Learning Specialist offers personalized study support. You can join other medical students, as you prepare for the USMLE Step One exam, ensuring you have dedicated time and resources for success.
Making graduate education more affordable
The Doctor of Anatomical Sciences program is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), which means you can pay in-state tuition if you're from a WICHE state.
For more information, visit the FAQ page for the Western Regional Graduate Program.
Flexible learning opportunities for health care professionals
As a current healthcare professional, you can take advantage of our online courses that are designed to help you earn an additional degree or improve your skills from anywhere.