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.
Latest News
Team Approach to Cardiac Care Increases Chance of Surviving Severe Complications from Heart Attack
When multidisciplinary health care teams were engaged in caring for patients suffering from refractory cardiogenic shock, a severe condition that can occur after a heart attack, the chance of survival increased significantly.
Men Who Avoid Teen Parenthood Through Partners’ Use of Abortion Gain Long-Term Economic Benefits, First of Its Kind Study Says
A first of its kind study by a team of University of Utah researchers shows the girls’ teenage male partners have higher educational attainment if they avoid becoming a parent through the use of abortion.
University of Utah Names Six Additional Recipients of the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chairs
The University of Utah and the Huntsman Foundation have announced six additional presidential faculty chairs. The Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Chairs provide sweeping support to academic researchers, educators, and clinicians spanning a wide array of fields. The presidential chairs are named for the late businessman, philanthropist and founder of the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Freeze Frame: Researchers Solve How Cells Unfold Proteins
Using cryo-EM, researchers capture how Cdc48, harvested directly from yeast cells, unfolds proteins.
