Embedded in our mission is our dedication to inspiring young students to consider a career in health care. Explore our dedicated space for future health professions students, where we’ve curated resources and programs to support your journey into the healthcare industry.

OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS
Doctor for a Day

Doctor for a Day encourages high school students, especially those from rural or underrepresented backgrounds, to consider a healthcare career. Through presentations by medical professionals and hands-on experiences like using medical equipment and practicing CPR, students gain insight into the field and are inspired to pursue this rewarding path. Learn more about Doctor for a Day.

Partnership Opportunities

Our long-term goal is to offer more K-12 health career exploration opportunities, but our federal funding allows us to dedicate only10% of our base grant budget toward pre-college projects. SW ID AHEC is always open to exploring potential partnerships to enable expansion of our outreach to youth. We offer coordination, budget management, project oversight, promotion, evaluation, and more. Please contact Director, Katrina Hoff if interested.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRAINING PROGRAMS
Medical Schools

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Washington School of Medicine/WWAMI Idaho*

University of Utah School of Medicine**

*The Idaho Legislature currently reserves 40 seats in the University of Washington School of Medicine for its residents.

**The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah accepts 10 Idaho MD students each year through a partnership with the state of Idaho.