Idaho State University Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Pocatello, Idaho, sponsored by Idaho State University.
See how you matchAbout Idaho State University Program
- ACGME code
- 1201521521
- Program director
- Brandon Mickelsen
- Location
- Pocatello, Idaho
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 249
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 62.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Idaho State University Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Pocatello, Idaho, sponsored by Idaho State University. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 249 applications and invited about 62.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 62.2%
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates27%
- US DO graduates67%
- US IMGs3%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White97%
- Asian3%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brandon Mickelsen
- Program coordinator
- Sara O'Connor
- Coordinator phone
- (208) 282-4478
- Program phone
- (208) 282-4508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Idaho State University
Department of Family Medicine 465 Memorial Drive Pocatello, ID 83201-4008 Open in Google Maps
Idaho State University Program: frequently asked questions
Does Idaho State University Program sponsor visas?
Idaho State University Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Idaho State University Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at Idaho State University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Idaho State University Program offer?
Idaho State University Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Idaho State University Program?
Idaho State University Program received 249 applications and interviewed about 62.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Idaho State University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Idaho State University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Idaho State University Program located?
Idaho State University Program is located at Department of Family Medicine 465 Memorial Drive Pocatello, ID 83201-4008. Its sponsoring institution is Idaho State University.
Who is the program director of Idaho State University Program?
The program director is Brandon Mickelsen. The program coordinator, Sara O'Connor, is the usual contact for application questions.