Bo Dayton, DO
Dr. Bo Dayton was born and raised in Rexburg, Idaho. Upon graduating from high school, he completed a two-year service mission in Ecuador where he learned Spanish and grew to love the latino people and culture. Upon returning from Ecuador he attended BYU—Idaho where he completed a degree in Exercise Physiology. His time spent studying the human body led him to pursue a medical degree at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Dayton is passionate about rural family medicine, where he can provide quality medical care to those in need and establish life-long relationships. He has aspirations of practicing in rural Idaho upon graduation. Outside of medicine, Dr. Dayton enjoys playing basketball, golf, and spending time outdoors with his wife and three spunky girls.
Luke Richards, DO
Dr. Luke Richards is originally from Erda, Utah. He graduated from Rocky Vista University – Southern Utah campus. Before medical school, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Utah Valley University and gained diverse experience working in urgent care, a psychiatric hospital, and as an orderly in surgery, in addition to various construction jobs.
His path into medicine began early, working as a medical assistant in high school and witnessed the trials of his uncle’s liver transplant—experiences that solidified his desire to pursue a career in healthcare. Drawn to Family Medicine for its combination of procedures and long-term patient relationships, Dr. Richards chose this residency program for its full-spectrum training, supportive culture, and commitment to resident input.
Professionally, Dr. Richards is interested in practicing full-spectrum medicine in a small town. They have especially enjoyed Obstetrics, where he learns something new with every shift. He also enjoys sports medicine because it which combines hands-on learning with a great schedule.
Outside the hospital, Dr. Richards enjoys lifting, mountain biking, trail running, and playing pickleball. He is fan of good food. He especially enjoys local favorites like Taste of India and Taste of Nepal. Dr. Richards will graduate in 2027.
Chace Cook, MD
Dr. Chace Cook is Originally from Eagle, Idaho. He attended medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Before medical school, he worked as an MCAT tutor, helping students prepare for the challenges of medical school.
Initially drawn to healthcare through exposure to dentistry in his father's clinic, Dr. Cook realized his passion lay elsewhere—eventually discovering that family medicine offered the deep patient relationships he was looking for. His decision to pursue this specialty stems from a desire to build lifelong connections with patients and serve communities in a meaningful, personal way. Dr. Cook describes this residency environment as supportive and encouraging, where camaraderie among residents enhances the experience.
Culturally connected to the Czech Republic through his mother’s heritage, Dr. Cook spent two years living in Prague and is fluent in Czech. He is known among peers for his love of games—whether board, card, or video games—and for their appreciation of lasagna and the TV show Scrubs. On the weekends often find Dr. Cook enjoying time with extended family, further reflecting the values that brought them to family medicine. Dr. Cook will graduate in 2028.