University of Utah Hospital Ranked First in Utah
The U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021 Best Hospitals Rankings have rated University of Utah Hospital No. 1 in Utah and the Salt Lake City metro area for the seventh consecutive year. ... Read More
COVID-19 Updates
Overview
Office of Student Affairs
We understand that medical school can be an incredibly rewarding and transformative experience that also has its challenges. Here at Student Affairs, we work closely with students to ensure they feel supported and successful during their time at the School of Medicine. Our office includes professional and academic advising, financial aid & scholarships, registrar, academic success, global health, events, and wellness with the same mission statement: to facilitate the personal and professional development of medical students through accessibility, professionalism, collaboration, and inclusivity.
Whether it is your first day of medical school, or preparing residency paperwork after Match, Student Affairs will be here to help. We encourage you to take a moment to explore our website to see the different opportunities Student Affairs can support you as a medical student. If you have any questions about our office, please feel free to contact us at studentaffairs@hsc.utah.edu.
The Office of Student Affairs also oversees school-sponsored events, such as:
Recent Stories
Cardiologist Rashmee Shah Earns Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Award
Rashmee Shah, MD, MS, an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Utah Health, is among 17 physician-scientists in the country who have been awarded a three-year Clinical Scientist Development Award from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). ... Read More
Internal Medicine
Epidemiologist Matthew Samore Receives Veterans Administration Under Secretary's Award
Matthew H. Samore, MD, has earned the 2019 Under Secretary’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Health Services Research—the highest honor for a VA health services researcher. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
Utah Health & Economic Recovery Outreach (HERO) FAQ
Utah Health & Economic Recovery Outreach (HERO) is a massive undertaking that has tested more than 13,000 Utahns to date across multiple counties in Utah to gather data to more accurately establish the rate of COVID-19 infection in Utah.... Read More
Family and Preventive Medicine
Study: Follow-Up Appointments for Children Hospitalized for Bronchiolitis May Not Be Needed
A new study has found that follow-up appointments for hospitalized children treated for childhood bronchitis are often not necessary, and that switching from mandatory to “as-needed” follow-up care can save families from unnecessary medical care and expense – and may help guide treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
Pediatrics
Pathologist June Round Earns Prestigious Award From W.M. Keck Foundation
June Round, associate professor in Microbiology and Immunology at University of Utah Health and cancer researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute, received a $1M grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation to expand research on influence of gastrointestinal health and the microbiota on a variety of disorders. ... Read More
Pathology
