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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

Degrees & programs Heading link

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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Sep 9 2024
students with yellow pencils filling in scantron testing forms

Test-taking Preparation

Monday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
North Dining Room, S232
Sep 11 2024
student health and wellness special event outdoor you

Flow + Feel

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Front lawn facing Parkview Ave.
Sep 12 2024

How do YOU Feel? Taking Care of Ourselves, While Taking Care of Others.

Thursday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Sep 18 2024
student health and wellness special event outdoor you

Stretch + Restore

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Front lawn facing Parkview Ave.
Sep 21 2024
walk with U silhouettes of people walking. Red, blue and light blue images

Walk with U

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Midway Village Museum Loop
Sep 25 2024
five books

September 2024 Faculty and Staff Book Club

Wednesday, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford, S226
Sep 25 2024
student health and wellness special event outdoor you

Yoga Nidra

Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Front lawn facing Parkview Ave.
Sep 28 2024
A magical evening for MERIT on a night sky

MERIT Gala 2024

Saturday, 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Franchesco's Ristorante
Oct 5 2024
Protecting Innocence: Addressing Child Sexual Abuse, Trafficking and Exploitation Symposium 2024. Teddy bear with blue Band-Aid on forehead.

Protecting Innocence: Addressing Child Sexual Abuse, Trafficking and Exploitation Symposium 2024

Saturday, 7:30 am–1:30 pm
UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford
Oct 5 2024
walk with U silhouettes of people walking. Red, blue and light blue images

Walk with U

Saturday, 9:00 am–10:00 am
Roland Olson Forest Preserve