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Lewiston, Idaho is in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Located at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake rivers, Lewiston, ID and Clarkston, WA converge, making it the lowest elevation point in the region, only 738 feet above sea level. This results in a mild climate, making outdoor activities possible nearly year-round. Known as the Gateway to Hells Canyon, North America’s deepest river gorge is a must-see while in the area.

The quaint, tree-lined downtowns offer a multitude of interesting shops, historic buildings, and the nearby campus of Lewis-Clark State College, which is home to numerous regional events. Walk or bike along the Snake River trails or take a refreshing break at one of the many city parks. There is plenty to see and do in Lewis-Clark Valley. Learn more about local stores, restaurants, areas to visit, activities and recreation here. 

Catalyst Medical Group-Valley Medical Center
2315 8^th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
P: (208) 746-1383

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
415 6^th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
P: (208) 743-2511

Site Director

Darby Lynch M.D.

Administrative & Credentialing Specialists

Leanna Dudley
P: (208) 298-3094

Marie Poisson
P: (208) 799-5863

Regional Office Administrator

Sarah Keshian
P: (208) 364-4546

Credentialing

You will be contacted by the Idaho Regional Office about required forms to complete and return 6-8 weeks before your rotation. If you have any questions regarding this process, contact Sarah Keshian

60 days prior to your start date, provide and/or complete the form listed below for both sites and return to the respective contacts:

• Catalyst Medical Group – return to Leanna Dudley:
  
  
  • Catalyst Student Attestation – request from the UWSOM Compliance Team
  • Code of Conduct 
  • Student Confidentiality Agreement
  • Examples of Breaches *informational only
    
    
• St Joseph Regional Medical Center – return to Marie Poisson:
  
  
  • St Joseph Attestation
  • Clearance Documentation/Health Record Requirement
  • IT Access-Security Agreement
  • General Information Medical Student
  • SJRMC Key Orientation Content
  • Parking Lot Review
    

Housing

To reserve housing, please submit your Request for Clinical Placement Housing 60 days in advance. Once received, you will be contacted for processing and coordination.

All housing requests must include a legible copy of current/eligible government identification, valid email address and student contact information.

For travel reimbursements, please contact GoWWAMI.

Transportation

A vehicle is required for this rotation. A bicycle or walking can also get you to and from the local hospital and clinic. Public transportation is available from St. Joseph to Valley Medical Center. Please visit ridethevalley.org for further information.

Experience

Students will do well child, sick and injury visits in clinic. They will also have opportunities for circumcisions, sports physicals, laceration repairs, fracture/casting, incision/drainage, mental health evaluations, foreign body removals, lumbar punctures, and call rotations daily.

There is a level II Special Care Nursery and students may be present for a vaginal delivery, cesarean section and multiples births that physicians attend.

Students will be involved in consultation for asthma, pneumonia, dehydration, appendicitis, & other services as needed in the emergency department.