First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ Announces New Medical School for Brigham Young University

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following announcement:

Brigham Young University is committed to academic excellence in select graduate disciplines traditionally focused on business and law. The First Presidency is pleased to announce the decision to establish a medical school at BYU. The primary focus will be on international health issues affecting members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Church’s worldwide humanitarian efforts.

Plans for the medical school are ongoing, and specific target dates will be announced as they are determined. It is anticipated that unlike many medical schools, the BYU medical school will focus on teaching and research in areas of strategic importance to the Church. Over time, the school will attract students from within the United States and beyond.

BYU Medical School will not create its own hospital or hospital system. BYU and Intermountain Health are discussing a mutually beneficial clinical collaboration. The medical school is also expected to pursue collaborations with various entities in Utah, including the University of Utah.