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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine

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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine combines excellence in teaching, research, and clinical expertise to train tomorrow's physicians for the rapidly changing world of medicine. With over 1,000 physicians and researchers, and 23 science departments, we are able to offer: 

We are widely recognized for interdisciplinary research in the genetics of disease, cancer, biomedical informatics, infectious diseases, and other areas of leading-edge medicine. 

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Stories from a student-led clinic

The greatest lesson medical students learn volunteering in a Midvale low-income clinic is compassion.

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Match Day 2024

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Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships

The value of LICs

Why Student-Led Clinics are Good for Everyone

Who benefits?

MD students and Ultrasound

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Upcoming Events

Thursday
September 18, 2025

Pediatric Grand Rounds

Case Records of Primary Children’s Hospital: A Clinical Reasoning Exercise, Presented ...

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Thursday
September 18, 2025

Oncological Sciences Faculty Promotion Seminar - Ben Spike, PhD

           , The Department of Oncological Sciences...

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Thursday
September 18, 2025

CANCELLED - Oncological Sciences Faculty Promotion Talk - Josh Andersen, PhD

The Department of Oncological Sciences, Presents:, Faculty Promotion Seminar, Josh Andersen, PhD, Associate ...

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Friday
September 19, 2025

Hematology Faculty Conference

Dr. Song will present: "Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Increased Thrombotic Risk in Polycythemia ...

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Tuesday
September 23, 2025

Utah Certificate of Palliative Education (UCoPE)

UCoPE is a four-day intensive course designed for health care providers who want to improve their generalist ...

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Tuesday
September 23, 2025

Geriatrics Clinical Conference

Geriatrics Clinical Conference title: “Transitions: Coming off Hospice Care”,, Presenter: ...

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Mission Statement

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Class of 2027 poses for a photo at the 2023 White Coat Ceremony outside Kingsburry Hall
Class of 2027 at White Coat Ceremony

The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah serves all people and communities of Utah and the Mountain West by intentionally working to improve individual and community health outcomes and quality of life. This is achieved through excellence in patient care, education, and research by:

• Purposefully educating physicians, scientists, and health care professionals to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care for all.

• Serving rural and underserved communities by addressing social determinants of health to decrease health disparities among all people.

• Engaging in scholarly research to advance knowledge, innovation, well-being, and health for all people.

• Fostering a culture of respect and community for students, trainees, staff, faculty, and community partners. 

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The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Alumni Association Fund supports medical student programming, scholarships, and alumni outreach. With this money, we have helped fund: 

  • Start up costs for Student Emergency Fund and Wellness Program 
    Housing costs for RUTTE students 
    Speakers for CME and other training 
    Other special requests from the Dean's office.