SHAMP student success
Helping students thrive in the health professions
At the School of Health and Medical Professions (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 healthcare professionals.
Top tier learning and research facilities
Practical experience drives how we teach, and our state-of-the-art facilities pave the way. Vandals study medicine in the dedicated D.A. Huckabay M.D. Medical Education Building. This space was specifically designed to foster community among students, staff and faculty.
As you pursue your education in medicine, you’ll study anatomy and physiology by dissecting cadavers in the Anatomy Training Lab and participate in clinical and community-based research projects in on-campus labs and medical clinics throughout Idaho.
Take a tour of our SHAMP facilities
Hone your own passions
Our team of faculty will mentor and guide you as you find your passion for healthcare
Find your people with SHAMP 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.
Explore hands-on healthcare experiences
Vandals pursuing medical education can participate in research and hands-on learning opportunities or provide outreach services to rural and underserved communities. SHAMP also hosts education programs for future and current healthcare professionals and K-12 educators.
From sports medicine to cognitive aging, our efforts combine all U of I medical education offerings and contribute to a comprehensive approach to expanding healthcare education across the state.
Clinical practice opportunities
As a SHAMP student, you have access to unique learning opportunities that will prepare you for clinical practice. Whether working alongside physicians at the Vandal Health Clinic, providing injury evaluations at the ISMaRT Clinic or supporting mental health services at the Counseling and Mental Health Center, SHAMP students apply their knowledge in meaningful, practical settings. These immersive experiences ensure graduates are well-equipped to make a lasting impact in Idaho’s healthcare landscape and beyond.
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 to know the Vandal Health Clinic
Get hands-on experience at the Integrative Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Therapy Clinic
At the ISMaRT Clinic, students gain hands-on experience evaluating and treating injuries under the mentorship of athletic training faculty.
M.S.A.T. students help operate the clinic alongside faculty and preceptors, while D.A.T. students can also serve as clinicians and preceptors themselves. Undergraduate students are welcome to participate as observers or interns.
To get involved, connect with the clinic at atclinic@uidaho.edu.
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.
Conduct groundbreaking 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 healthcare research.
Access academic support resources as a WWAMI medical student
Idaho WWAMI students studying through University of Idaho and University of Washington 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.