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

  • 572 Community faculty members teaching Rockford medical students

  • 104 Students in the Rural Medicine Education Program - 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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Oct 15 2024

Narrative Humility and the 55-Word Story: How Close Reading & Reflective Writing Can Improve the Clinical Encounter

Tuesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Oct 17 2024

State of the College

Thursday, 11:30 am–1:00 pm
Commons
Oct 17 2024

Paint & Sip (on Cider)

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Partners' Pavilion
Oct 18 2024
VOTE four square in red, white, blue and light blue featuring stars and a checkmark

Voter Information Drive

Friday, 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
Partners' Pavilion
Oct 24 2024
employee flu vaccine clinic with blue heart band-aids

Flu Vaccination Clinic

Thursday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, A130, A135 and A136
Oct 26 2024
walk with U silhouettes of people walking. Red, blue and light blue images

Walk with U

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Baumann Park Lake Loop
Oct 27 2024

Holocaust Survivor Colloquium

Sunday, 9:00 am–11:00 am
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Robert J. Vickrey, MD Auditorium
Oct 30 2024
five books

October 2024 Faculty and Staff Book Club

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, E121A
Oct 31 2024
Moon behind a scary looking house with jack-o-lanterns out front

Tour & Treat

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, Commons
Nov 1 2024
Please join us for a First Friday wine tasting benefiting Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team (MERIT) on white background with wine corks

First Friday Benefit

Friday, 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Artale & Co.