Strategy Refresh: Evaluating Exceptional Education
What distinguishes our education program? What else should we add to what we already do well?... Read More
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
One-Third of Reproductive Age Women Have Health Conditions That May Complicate Pregnancy
One in three women of reproductive age have at least one chronic condition that could compromise their health or lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy, according to University of Utah Health scientists. ... Read More
Family and Preventive Medicine,Obstetrics and Gynecology
Strategy Refresh: Partnering and Sharing Decisions with the Community
Working hand-in-hand with our community is vital to both their long-term health and our future as an institution.... Read More
Population Health Sciences
$150 Million Commitment from Huntsman Family Will Establish Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah
Historic gift will establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute with an initial focus on advancing knowledge and relieving suffering through research-informed treatment of mental illness with a strong focus on improving mental health services for college-age adults, increasing access to mental health services in rural communities across Utah and identifying the genetic underpinnings of mental illness.... Read More
Psychiatry
Kristen Carroll Awarded Endowed Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics
Kristen L. Carroll M.D. was awarded the Sherman S. Coleman, M.D. Presidential Endowed Chair in Pediatric Orthopaedics in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Utah. An endowed chair is a recognition of academic distinction and excellence, and provides the means to attract, retain, and honor distinguished faculty members.... Read More
Orthopaedics
In the Wake of Mass Shootings, a Reluctance to Talk About Gun Safety
A new study shows that in the months immediately following mass shootings, doctors have difficulty asking routine questions about gun safety in the home. ... Read More
Pediatrics