The COM Pod: an unfiltered look at life at Idaho's first medical school

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The COM Pod is the official podcast of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM). From technology tips to advice for prospective medical students and everything in between, The COM Pod offers a behind-the-scenes look at life at Idaho's first medical school as told by its students, faculty and staff.

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March 7, 2025Episode 626 min

ICOM to Host Community Health Fair

Students at ICOM have been diligently working to organize the College's fifth annual community health fair. The event takes place Saturday, March 29, and is free and open to the public. Hosts Brian Atkinson, Dr. Sarah Davis, and Stephanie Dillon are joined by Ben Hunthausen, OMS-II and Dylan Trama, OMS-II to discuss every aspect of the health fair -- services offered, vendors in attendance, resources for attendees, etc.Links Mentioned in this Episode:More information about the health fairFollow ICOM on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@idahocom)If you have suggestions for episode topics or general questions about the podcast, send us an email at podcast@icom.edu.

October 14, 2024Episode 521 min

Federal Financial Aid Now Available!

The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is pleased to announce it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal student aid to its students. Students at ICOM now have access to the College’s Federal School Code (043072) in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Join hosts Brian Atkinson, Stephanie Dillon, and Dr. Sarah Davis, as they chat with Nicole McMillin, ICOM's Director of Financial Aid, about what this means for current and prospective students. Links Mentioned in this Episode:Financial aid at ICOMCost of attendance at ICOMFollow ICOM on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@idahocom)If you have suggestions for episode topics or general questions about the podcast, send us an email at podcast@icom.edu.

June 23, 2024Episode 441 min

Fourth-Year Reflections

ICOM's Class of 2024 has moved on to bigger and better things...being physicians! Drs. Christopher Thompson and Joshua Shieh, members of ICOM's Class of 2024, join hosts Brian Atkinson, Stephanie Dillon, and Dr. Sarah Davis, to chat about their medical school journeys. As they embark on residency -- they each matched into their #1 ranked program, by the way! -- they also share tips and advice for making the most out of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). If you're thinking about how to choose your specialty or how to make the most out of "The Match," then this episode is for you! Links Mentioned in this Episode:Watch ICOM's Match Day 2024 recap videoFollow ICOM on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@idahocom)If you have suggestions for episode topics or general questions about the podcast, send us an email at podcast@icom.edu.

May 13, 202436 min

Surviving and Thriving in Clinical Rotations pt. II

We're covering all things clinical clerkships-related on this episode of The COM Pod. Hosts Brian Atkinson and Stephanie Dillon are joined by incoming fourth-year Student Doctors Mohammad Abuakar and Jett Murray, to discuss how to put your best foot forward and gain the most out of your clinical rotations. Links Mentioned in this Episode:Learn more about the clinical years at ICOMFollow ICOM on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@idahocom)If you have suggestions for episode topics or general questions about the podcast, send us an email at podcast@icom.edu.

January 4, 2024Episode 227 min

All About Curriculum

Hosts Brian Atkinson, Stephanie Dillon, and Dr. Sarah Davis are joined by Dr. Matt Linton, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at ICOM, to discuss our integrated systems-based curriculum. Links Mentioned in this Episode:Learn more about ICOM's curriculumLearn about concurrent degrees at ICOMListen to our episode about the clinical years (3 & 4)Follow ICOM on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@idahocom)If you have suggestions for episode topics or general questions about the podcast, send us an email at podcast@icom.edu.

November 30, 2023Episode 134 min

Admissions Update

We're baaaaack! Hosts Brian Atkinson, Stephanie Dillon, and Dr. Sarah Davis are joined by Ellie Matthews (Assistant Director of Admissions) and Kyler Cochrane (Admissions Recruiter) in the first episode of Season 3 of The COM Pod. Ellie and Kyler share new updates with ICOM admissions, answer frequently asked questions, and Links Mentioned in this Episode:Learn more about the admissions process at ICOM + AACOMASContact Kyler CochraneFollow ICOM on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (@idahocom)If you have suggestions for episode topics or general questions about the podcast, send us an email at podcast@icom.edu.

April 23, 2023Episode 836 min

Culinary Medicine

From the classroom to the kitchen, a new course at ICOM is giving medical students an opportunity to learn about the interplay between nutrition, medicine and patient care. Hosts Brian Atkinson, Stephanie Dillon, and Dr. Sarah Davis are joined by special guest Chef McKenzie Joyner to discuss how this 6-lesson elective course is providing in-the-kitchen instruction to guide medical students in improving health with food. Links Mentioned in this EpisodeLearn more about Culinary MedicineWatch Culinary Medicine in action!Chef McKenzie's website + Instagram

March 9, 2023Episode 838 min

The Calm Before the Match

Co-hosts of The COM Pod, Brian Atkinson, Stephanie Dillon, and Dr. Sarah Davis chat with Student Doctors Haik and Kristen as they reflect on their clinical years and look ahead to Match Day. Links mentioned in this episode:Clinical Experience at ICOMMatch Day 2022Have a question or topic suggestion for The COM Pod? Connect with us on social media:Facebook: Facebook.com/idahoDOcomInstagram: @idahocomTwitter: @idahocomEmail: podcast@idahocom.org

December 16, 2022Episode 745 min

The Roast of Rau

Co-host of The COM Pod, Dr. Dennis Rau, sits down for his final episode. So naturally, in the spirit of friendship, his co-workers send him off with a roast. Hosts Brian Atkinson and Stephanie Dillon are joined by Dr. Sarah Davis, Chris Wilson, and Ellie Matthews. Have a question or topic suggestion for The COM Pod? Connect with us on social media:Facebook: Facebook.com/idahoDOcomInstagram: @idahocomTwitter: @idahocomEmail: podcast@idahocom.org

December 6, 2022Episode 636 min

Behavioral Health at ICOM

ICOM’s Behavioral Health Specialists provide confidential and culturally-sensitive services including counseling, crisis intervention, outreach and prevention for medical students. In this episode, hosts Brian Atkinson and Stephanie Dillon chat with Jake Price, LPC and Shatae Mullins, LPC, ICOM's Behavioral Health Specialists. Links mentioned during this episode: Behavioral and Physical Health Services at ICOMHave a question or topic suggestion for The COM Pod? Connect with us on social media:Facebook: Facebook.com/idahoDOcomInstagram: @idahocomTwitter: @idahocomEmail: podcast@idahocom.org

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The COM Pod: an unfiltered look at life at Idaho&#39;s first medical school