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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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