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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Feb 20 2025
UIC Rockford MBT Student  love on a relaxed golden retriever

Therapy Dogs and Student Health and Wellness Information Booth

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Commons
Feb 20 2025
gray eye mask with  dried lavender on green background

Create Aromatherapy Eye Pillow

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Commons
Feb 26 2025
five books waiting to be read

February 2025 Faculty and Staff Book Club

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, S226
Mar 1 2025
Toes dipped into icy water from the edge of a snow covered beach

Polar Plunge

Saturday, 9:30 am–1:00 pm
Rock Cut State Park
Mar 5 2025

Faculty Development Boot Camp 2025 Session 2

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Zoom
Mar 13 2025
Health Equity Summit in Navy Pier blue on white circle edged in Flames Red

Health Equity Summit 2025

Thursday, 9:15 am–12:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Room A254
Mar 13 2025

P&T Mentoring Workshop for Junior Tenure-Track Faculty

Thursday, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Mar 14 2025
pie boarder with 3 pies and PI(E) DAY

Pi(e) Day Celebration 2025

Friday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Commons
Mar 14 2025

P&T Mentoring Workshop for Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Friday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Virtual
Mar 14 2025
A solitary red heart floats from the open palm of a young woman

OB-GYN Interest Group Donation Drive

Friday, 5:00 pm–5:00 pm