Creation of Dr. Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel W. Nelson Presidential Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The School of Medicine has 22 clinical and basic science departments offering a wide range of training opportunities.
Bench-to-Bedside Competition Showcases Student Inventions
The University of Utah School of Medicine combines excellence in teaching, research, and clinical expertise to train tomorrow's physicians for the rapidly changing world of medicine. With a faculty of more than 1,000 physicians and researchers and 22 clinical and basic science departments, the School of Medicine trains the majority of Utah physicians, offering:
The School of Medicine also is widely recognized for interdisciplinary research in the genetics of disease, cancer, biomedical informatics, infectious diseases, and other areas of leading-edge medicine.
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Barbara Jones, MD, investigates times when doctors deviate from the norm for good reasons and in so doing discovers insights into improving medicine in the face of challenging scenarios. Not a stranger to challenge herself, Jones, a former Olympian, explains how international sports competition shaped her attitudes and approaches toward her work.... Read More
Internal Medicine
University of Utah Health is partnering with Ariadne Labs to develop the Rural Home Hospital Program — delivering health care to rural areas through cutting-edge medical and communication technology. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
University of Utah distinguished professor of chemistry Peter Stang and professor of pediatrics Anne Blaschke were two of 168 academic inventors named as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors for 2019. Stang opened pathways in organic chemistry reactions and now explores ways to form molecules into self-assembled geometric shapes. Blascke played key roles in developing molecular tests for rapidly diagnosing infectious diseases. ... Read More
Pediatrics
Thanks to our remarkable faculty, staff, and students, patients like George Brown can get back to living life and doing the things they love most.... Read More
University of Utah Health scientists detected new genetic clues about hibernation that could lead to better understanding and treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders that afflict millions worldwide.... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Health, and Intermountain Precision Genomics are launching a Center for Personalized Medicine that will bring next-generation care to children today, using advanced technologies to understand a child’s unique genetic makeup and offer tailored treatments.... Read More