Mentorship is valuable at every stage of a career. Instead of expecting people to figure things out on their own, we can offer the mentoring they need to succeed.
During his long career, Scott Ward has had many opportunities to lead. As Interim Dean of the College of Health, he "set the table," for the next dean, Kelly Tappenden.
Utah is becoming more diverse by the day. During the month of Ramadan, we are reminded of our patients' spiritual needs, which can vary as much as their health needs.
Commencement is only the second most important day of medical school. The first is a day held on the same Friday in March, everywhere in the county: Match Day.
This handheld probe replaces a $200,000 ultrasound device, allowing doctors to see ultrasound scans on a tablet. In 2021, we gave one to every one of our medical school students.
Core educators prepare for a new culture of medical education at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine. Faculty are fostering whole physicians, not just test takers and list checkers.
Directed steps are our annual roadmap toward the goals of Strategy 2025. These steps keep us focused on what matters: our people, patients, and creating the future of health care.
For people in rural areas, access to medical care is scarce. But it's even worse if you need to see a specialist. Project ECHO seeks to bridge that gap.
We are constantly seeking to improve patient care and offer more services. The journey from division to Department of Otolaryngology has been long, but it was worth the effort.
Through the One Utah Health Collaborative, new initiatives like the Intensive Outpatient Clinic, Huntsman at Home, and HMHI HOME program can improve life for all Utahns, at less cost.
Student-led clinics bring accessible health care to under-resourced communities while augmenting new med school students' education. That's why we're making them an integral part of the MD program.
It's been 40 years since researchers at U of U Health changed medicine with the first implantable artificial heart. The impacts of their work are still relevant today.
Smitha Warrier, MD, FASA, talks incorporating sustainability in health care practice, collaborative problem solving, and her values as our new Hospitals and Clinics Chief Surgical Operations Officer.
It seems strange, but local politics can influence our health, including how long we live. And in order to make our communities healthier, we have to understand why.