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.
May 16 2025
UIC Rockford campus community members fill an oversize box with an abundance of food stuffs.

Last Day to Contribute to Donation Drive

Friday, 5:00 pm–5:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford
May 17 2025
walk with U silhouettes of people walking. Red, blue and light blue images

Walk with U

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Rock River Recreational Path
May 22 2025

UICOM Peoria, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Thursday, 8:00 am–9:00 am
May 22 2025

UICOM Chicago, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Zoom
May 28 2025
five books waiting to be read

May 2025 Faculty and Staff Book Club

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, S226
May 29 2025

UICOM Peoria, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Thursday, 8:00 am–9:00 am
May 29 2025

UICOM Chicago, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Zoom
May 29 2025

Constance Lane Middle School Year-end Celebration

Thursday, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Constance Lane Elementary School
Jun 3 2025
medical student discusses health issues with parent and child

Health Screening

Tuesday, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
AARC at Booker
Jun 4 2025
Grilling tongs and skewer laying across the grill

Summer Sizzle 2025

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, front lawn