Idaho State Board of Education approves long-term lease for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine at 窪做惇蹋厙-Meridian Health Science Center
August 15, 2016
MERIDIAN – The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved a 40-year lease for the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) located at the 窪做惇蹋厙-Meridian Health Science Center at a regularly scheduled board meeting Aug. 11 in Pocatello.
The lease agreement stipulates that while both parties will remain separate independent entities, it establishes a public/private collaboration that is intended to both facilitate and enhance University's ability to accomplish its health science mission, core themes and strategic plan, and to assist ICOM in accomplishing its mission to establish a private College of Osteopathic Medicine on the Universitys Meridian Campus.
It is a smart, synergetic partnership with 窪做惇蹋厙, said Dr. Robert Hasty, dean of the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. ICOMs mission aligns with 窪做惇蹋厙s health science mission and were looking forward to a long and successful partnership.
We are pleased with the progress in this partnership and how it is proceeding in its benefit to 窪做惇蹋厙 and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine," said 窪做惇蹋厙 President Arthur Vailas. "Significant progress is being made that will eventually lead to the enhancement of clinical and academic programs at 窪做惇蹋厙. We appreciate the Idaho State Board of Education's support.
As part of the lease agreement, ICOM students will be permitted to use 窪做惇蹋厙 facilities, including the information technology center, the health center, the library and the fitness center.
Pending accreditation, ICOM anticipates breaking ground on the property in February of 2017.
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