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

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.
Apr 25 2025

Convocation 2025

Friday, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Apr 30 2025

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Program

Wednesday, 8:30 am–11:00 am
University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, Room S-232
Apr 30 2025
five books waiting to be read

April 2025 Faculty and Staff Book Club

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, S226
Apr 30 2025

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Program

Wednesday, 2:00 pm–4:30 pm
University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford, Room S232
May 1 2025

UICOM Peoria, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Thursday, 8:00 am–9:00 am
May 3 2025
walk with U silhouettes of people walking. Red, blue and light blue images

Walk with U

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Hononegah Forest Preserve
May 5 2025
jockeys and horse racing with golden award in background

Rock'Tucky Derby

Monday, 1:00 pm–2:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Commons
May 7 2025

Take Time Wednesdays: Yoga

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
UIC Rockford Campus, Commons
May 8 2025

UICOM Peoria, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Thursday, 8:00 am–9:00 am
May 14 2025

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Program

Wednesday, 8:30 am–11:15 am
NIU Rockford Conference Center