Jess Scheer, MD

Dr. Jess Scheer is originally from Annandale, Minnesota. She attended medical school at University of South Dakota for medical school. Her decision to pursue medicine was shaped by her experiences growing up in a rural community with limited access to healthcare, which sparked an interest in improving care for underserved populations.

Dr. Scheer chose this residency program because of the people. She refers to it truly feeling like a family. The culture is empowering, with faculty and residents who prioritize education, collaboration, and personal growth. What she enjoys most so far is the supportive, fun atmosphere; even on busy days. Stating that there’s always laughter and encouragement from colleagues.

Professionally, Dr. Scheer is passionate about wilderness and international medicine, as well as combat medicine through her service in the Army. These areas allow her to combine her love of adventure with the skills and training of medicine to help people in diverse and challenging settings.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Scheer is a private pilot and a musician who can play 13 instruments, with guitar being her favorite. She also enjoys spending weekends exploring Idaho’s incredible outdoors, from hiking in the Tetons and Yellowstone to camping right outside Pocatello in Mink Creek. Dr. Scheer will graduate in 2028.