Up to Half of Patients Withhold Life-Threatening Issues from Doctors
Up to half of patients who feel they face life-threatening situations do not disclose this critical information to health care providers. ... Read More
Population Health Sciences
Honoring a Medical Pioneer
Creation of Dr. Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel W. Nelson Presidential Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Innovation in Medicine
The School of Medicine has 22 clinical and basic science departments offering a wide range of training opportunities.
Cultivating Creativity
Bench-to-Bedside Competition Showcases Student Inventions
Welcome to the University of Utah School of Medicine
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:
- MD degrees,
- physician assistant training,
- residencies,
- fellowship specialty training, and
- degrees in public health or research.
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.
Interested in learning more? Browse our student's page for information on our range of programs, eligibility, and how to apply.
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Latest News
Strategy Refresh: Healthy All the Time
The ambulatory strategy for U of U Health is focused on year-round health not just episodic care.... Read More
Foraging for Information: Machine Learning Decodes Genetic Influence Over Behavior
Scientists are beginning to understand genetic control of complex behaviors.... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
It Pays to Invest in Junior Faculty
Our research scholars program proves mentorship and sharing collective wisdom goes a long way. ... Read More
Oxytocin: An Interplay Between Pleasure and Pain
Oxytocin, widely-known for its role in pleasure, may have originally evolved to protect against pain.... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
These Gut Bacteria Prevent Obesity in Mice. What Could That Mean for Us?
Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a specific class of bacteria from the gut that prevents mice from becoming obese, suggesting these same microbes may similarly control weight in people. ... Read More
Pathology