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Idaho Physician License 2026: Idaho BME Process, IMLC Fast-Track, Timeline & St. Luke's / Saint Alphonsus / Kootenai Credentialing
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the US by population percentage, and physician supply has not kept pace. The Boise/Treasure Valley market is the primary demand center, with secondary markets in Twin Falls, Pocatello, and North Idaho (Coeur d'Alene). Idaho is an IMLC member.
Major health system credentialing (ID)
- St. Luke's Health System (Boise / Magic Valley): 90-120 days. Largest health system in Idaho; 9 hospitals statewide with efficient credentialing infrastructure.
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Boise): 90-120 days Trinity Health-operated; Level II trauma.
- Kootenai Health (Coeur d'Alene): 90-120 days regional; serves North Idaho and adjacent WA/MT market.
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (Idaho Falls): 90-120 days HCA-operated; Level II trauma.
What we see at Ava Health
Boise metro physician demand is growing rapidly, population growth has significantly outpaced physician supply, creating persistent shortages across specialties. Rural Idaho (Twin Falls, Pocatello, Sandpoint, McCall) has strong geographic premiums. Ski/mountain resort locum demand in Sun Valley area is seasonal but premium-priced. Idaho borders WA, OR, MT, WY, UT, NV, making it a natural multi-state Western add for locum physicians.
Related: Utah Physician License 2026, Washington Physician License 2026.
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