Decided to take a look at their website and found the FAQs.
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FAQs )
Interesting question that I noted was this--
"Why was there a decision to create a "DO" school instead of an "MD" school?
Because of the tremendous needs for primary care in the five-state region, it was decided that ICOM would be an osteopathic medical school. ICOM predicts that over 50% of its graduates will practice primary care."
It also looks like this private medical school might try to actually attract Idahoans through scholarships $$$ so this is a step in the right direction regarding this specific aspect.
"Will there be scholarships for Idahoans?
Yes. The State of Idaho awarded ICOM a tax-reimbursement incentive to be located in Idaho. ICOM has pledged that all of this money will go towards scholarships for Idahoans with a preference for graduates of ISU. The ISU Foundation will manage these scholarships."