Melanie Valentine, DO

Rural Training Program Resident, Rupert

Dr. Melanie Valentine grew up in Logan, Utah. She attended medical school from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Before medical school, she served in the Army, raised five children, worked as a clinical lab assistant, and completed a Master of Public Health. Her love of science, human biology, and psychology ultimately shaped her path into medicine.

She chose family medicine because of her passion for caring for all patient populations—from pediatrics to women’s health to geriatrics. She selected this residency program for its supportive culture, location, and strong training in obstetrics. Her professional interests include hospital medicine, obstetrics, and procedures.

Within residency, she has especially enjoyed her obstetrics rotation and values the program’s open and supportive environment. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time outdoors, being with her children, and riding motorcycles with her husband. She is also a talented performer who enjoys singing and is known for her ability to mimic both Woody Woodpecker and Cher. A lover of all foods—especially fruit, Asian, Indian, and tacos—she brings energy and personality to everything she does. Dr. Valentine will graduate in 2028.