Kootenai Health Program

Family MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Coeur D Alene, ID(Dalene, ID Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
$69,934
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201500734
NRMP Code:
1593120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
88

Contact Information

Richard McLandress
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
67
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
42.9%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our missions is to provide comprehensive, broad spectrum training, with an emphasis on nurturing diverse perspectives, resulting in compassionate family physicians who are committed to lifelong learning and patient centered care, in order to meet the future needs of rural and regional healthcare. We're fortunate to live and train in beautiful North Idaho and enjoy a vibrant community, easy access to stunning lakes, forests, and mountains-making this an ideal place to live, learn, and recharge.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,934
PGY-1
$73,212
PGY-2
$78,676
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Coeur D Alene, ID
Metropolitan Area
Dalene, ID Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
1,854,109

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
78(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$281K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,854,109
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.52
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
246 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
12.48
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$69,934
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$89,659
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1201500734
NRMP Code:
1593120C0YOG
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
88
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Richard McLandress
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
0

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1593120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kootenai Health
Primary Teaching Site:
Kootenai Health
Contact Person:
Melisa Bell
Contact Email:
fmresidency@kh.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
23.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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