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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine

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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine combines excellence in teaching, research, and clinical expertise to train tomorrow's physicians for the rapidly changing world of medicine. With over 1,000 physicians and researchers, and 23 science departments, we are able to offer: 

We are widely recognized for interdisciplinary research in the genetics of disease, cancer, biomedical informatics, infectious diseases, and other areas of leading-edge medicine. 

Esta Es Mi Clínica

Stories from a student-led clinic

The greatest lesson medical students learn volunteering in a Midvale low-income clinic is compassion.

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Latest News

Videos and Other Stories

Match Day 2024

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Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships

The value of LICs

Why Student-Led Clinics are Good for Everyone

Who benefits?

MD students and Ultrasound

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Upcoming Events

Friday
February 20, 2026

Cancer & Microbiome Candidate Aman Kumar Chalk Talk

Cancer &Microbiome Candidate Aman Chalk Talk Event Contact Name: Nikki Forrest ...

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Monday
February 23, 2026

M&I PhD Student RIP - Ben Battistone and Liam O'Malley presenting

M&I PhD Student RIP Event Contact Name: Kim Springer Event Contact Phone:&...

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Tuesday
February 24, 2026

Geriatrics Clinical Conference

Geriatrics Clinical Conference: “Less is More: Polypharmacy and Deprescribing”, Presenter: Maura ...

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Tuesday
February 24, 2026

M&I Faculty RIP - Dr. June Round

M&I Faculty RIP Event Contact Name: Alysha Stanton Event Contact Phone: ...

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Tuesday
February 24, 2026

M&I PostDoc Coffee Hour

M&I PostDoc Coffee & Social Hour! Come for the coffee, stay for the community!  Event ...

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Wednesday
February 25, 2026

2025-2026 Oncological Sciences Research in Progress

2025-26 Oncological Sciences Research in Progress Seminar Series Event Contact Name: Jason ...

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Mission Statement

Class of 2027 SOM
Class of 2027 at White Coat Ceremony

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah serves all people and communities of Utah and the Mountain West by intentionally working to improve individual and community health outcomes and quality of life. This is achieved through excellence in patient care, education, and research by:

• Purposefully educating physicians, scientists, and health care professionals to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care for all.

• Serving rural and underserved communities by addressing social determinants of health to decrease health disparities among all people.

• Engaging in scholarly research to advance knowledge, innovation, well-being, and health for all people.

• Fostering a culture of respect and community for students, trainees, staff, faculty, and community partners. 

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The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Alumni Association Fund supports medical student programming, scholarships, and alumni outreach. With this money, we have helped fund: 

  • Start up costs for Student Emergency Fund and Wellness Program 
    Housing costs for RUTTE students 
    Speakers for CME and other training 
    Other special requests from the Dean's office.