About

Southwest Idaho Medical Education (SWIDME) offers a range of learning activities for practicing physicians, residents, fellows, medical students and allied health professionals that serves to maintain and develop the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide quality and safe care to patients.

SWIDME is a primary area of focus in the work of the Southwest Idaho Area Health Education Center (AHEC), along with educating youth about health careers through our health career pathways programming and enhancing the academic pathways and preparation of health profession students through our nationally certified AHEC Scholar program.

SWIDME rounds out our portfolio of pipeline and provider support activities toward our goal of improving the distribution, diversity, and preparedness of the primary healthcare workforce, with a special emphasis on meeting the needs of rural and underserved areas.

Mission

To provide relevant evidence-based educational opportunities for physicians and other members of the care team that contribute to improved strategies, skills, performance, and coordination of rural and underserved healthcare teams. 

Membership Information & Policies

SWIDME memberships are designed for physicians who are eager to advance their medical knowledge and stay at the forefront of their profession. SWIDME members gain access to all directly offered trainings, such as the weekly SWIDME Fall and Spring Grand Rounds Speaker Series.

 Sign Up/Registration

Please visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/a-ef2/event/swidmegrandrounds/ to complete the secure sign up process. Upon completion, members will receive further instructions regarding account access and upcoming events. 

 Questions/Concerns

Please contact Jacelyn at [email protected]. 

Joint Provider Information & Policies

At Southwest Idaho Medical Education, our commitment is to provide high-quality Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities that cater to the ever-evolving educational needs of healthcare professionals. By joining forces with us, we have the opportunity to combine our collective expertise and resources to create and deliver accredited educational programs that make a positive impact on the medical community within our region and beyond. Together, we can shape the future of medical education.

 Application/Process

Individuals and organizations interested in Joint Providership opportunities may contact Katrina, [email protected] for detailed information about our application process and associated costs. Prospective Joint Providers with an application in progress may click here to view and continue the application. 

 Questions/Concerns

Please contact Katrina at [email protected].

Accreditation

Southwest Idaho Area Health Education Center (SW ID AHEC) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.