The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford has a competitive academic curriculum, community-based clinical training and acclaimed research opportunities that attract top students, residents and faculty worldwide to our scenic 20-acre campus in Rockford, Illinois. UICOMR is internationally recognized as a leader in rural medical education and biomedical sciences research.

The College of Medicine Rockford has access to vast resources in health care and medicine. We offer quality medical education, impact the future of medicine through advanced research and provide exceptional health care to our local community. Education, innovation and service – it’s our foundation, and it’s what we deliver.

  • 224 Rockford medical students

  • 595 Community faculty members teaching Rockford medical students

  • 88 Students in the Rural Medicine Education Program - one of the largest such program in the nation

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Clinical medical student

Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology

The Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology Program concentrates on biological processes, technologies and skill sets used in the research and development of pharmaceutical products, vaccines and devices for the medical industry.

Continuing Medical Education

Courses and events are offered by the College of Medicine for students and professionals. Most offerings are online.

High School and College Programs

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford offers programs for high school and undergraduate college students interested in learning more about career opportunities in health professions and research.

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Mar 26 2025
five books waiting to be read

March 2025 Faculty and Staff Book Club

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, S226
Mar 28 2025
Research in the UIC College of Medicine Rockford campus over the years.

Research Day 2025: Poster Submission Due Date

Friday, 5:00 pm–5:00 pm
Mar 31 2025

Trafficking in Medical Education (TIME) screening

Monday, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
A254
Apr 1 2025
Beakers, lab equipment and research materials prepared for student researchers

Biomedical Sciences Summer Programs Application Due Date

Tuesday, 12:00 am–11:59 pm
Apr 2 2025
smiling woman doing yoga

Take Time Wednesdays: Yoga

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
UIC Rockford Campus, Commons
Apr 4 2025
three blue pinwheels stand proudly in support of child abuse prevention

MERIT Pinwheel Ceremony

Friday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Front Lawn (Commons in case of rain)
Apr 5 2025
walk with U silhouettes of people walking. Red, blue and light blue images

Walk with U

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve
Apr 7 2025
scientist reviews systems using model with students

Spring Institute Day

Monday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford
Apr 9 2025
smiling woman doing yoga

Take Time Wednesdays: Yoga

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
UIC Rockford Campus Commons
Apr 10 2025
Research Day from years gone by at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford

Research Day 2025: Judging Night

Thursday, 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Commons, Partners' Pavilion, and 3rd Floor Atrium A Building