CSC announces agreement with Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Chadron State College student and IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) scholar Emmanuella Tchona takes part in training on a new flow cytometer Oct. 17, 2023. (Photo by Tena L. Cook/Chadron State College)

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CHADRON – Chadron State College has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM). Dean of CSC’s School of Business, Mathematics, and Science Dr. Ryan Morgan has been working with ICOM’s Assistant Director of Admissions Ellie Mathews to establish additional alternative routes for CSC pre-medicine undergraduates.

“Avenues like RHOP are limited in seats and only qualified Nebraska residents can potentially fill them, leaving out our students from non-rural backgrounds or other state residencies,” Morgan said.

While the ICOM agreement does not guarantee CSC students a seat, Morgan said it allows qualified CSC students to apply for ICOM.

“The agreement does guarantee our students will make it to the interview stage. On average, only 10 to 15 percent of applicants will make it to that stage, greatly increasing their chances of being accepted to medical school residency. Knowing the quality of our students and programs made this an easy choice for ICOM, and their commitment 'to educate highly competent and caring osteopathic physicians and healthcare leaders dedicated to delivering whole-person care in Idaho and other underserved communities’ made partnering with CSC easy,” Morgan said.

Morgan said those interested in the program should contact Dr. Joyce Hardy at 308-432-6431 or jhardy@ycdwkj666.com

-Tena L. Cook

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