U of U Health Testing New Male Contraceptive Gel
Scientists believe a hormonal gel can decrease a man’s sperm production––reducing his chances of fathering a child... Read More
Obstetrics and Gynecology,Family and Preventive Medicine
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
June 9, 2021 - University of Utah Announces 'Landmark' $110 Million Gift from Eccles Foundations for School of Medicine. Learn more here or watch the recording below.
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,
- degrees in public health,
- degrees in medical laboratory science, and
- science and 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
COVID-19 Update, January 11, 2022
Omicron has quickly spread across the entire country with a seven-day average of more than 750,000 cases per day. In Utah, we are approaching an average of 8,000 per day. We are seeing quickly increasing numbers of patients admitted to the hospital though we continue to track the severity and length of these admissions. Fortunately, and so far, we haven’t seen a parallel rise in deaths. ... Read More
Nourishing the Roots of Rural Health
Founded in 2018, the Rural and Underserved Utah Training Experience (RUUTE) program offers hands-on experiences for medical students interested in serving rural and underserved areas of Utah. Through outreach in rural schools, RUUTE also exposes thousands of students every year to educational and career possibilities within the health sciences. ... Read More
Family and Preventive Medicine,Obstetrics and Gynecology,Population Health Sciences
Low Birth Weight Among IVF Children Not Linked to Infertility Treatments
A study finds that adverse birth outcomes in children conceived through medically assisted reproduction)—including techniques such as IVF treatment, artificial insemination, and fertility-enhancing drugs—are unlikely due to treatment.... Read More
COVID-19 Update, January 4, 2022
The Omicron surge is setting records for case counts in Utah and nationwide. Transmissions of this variant are extremely high, with each new infection creating on average more than two new additional infections. These new infections then go on to infect two or more people and so forth, creating a powerful multiplying effect. As is occurring in other parts of the country and world, we anticipate a sharp drop will follow this sharp rise in cases. Until then, please practice patience and stay safe. Lastly, kick off the new year with a booster if you haven’t already, and kindly encourage others to do the same. ... Read More
COVID-19 Update, December 21, 2021
Although coronavirus infections are rapidly increasing across much of the US, they are decreasing here in Utah. This regional variation is currently weighing more heavily on the Northeast and Midwest portions of the country. For the first time in a long time, Utah’s decreasing positivity rates and cases are also leading to decreased hospitalizations. However, Omicron is the dominant strain of coronavirus in our region and there is still much that is unknown about the transmissibility and virulence of the variant. ... Read More