The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine — history, design, and mission on the University of Utah Health Sciences campus
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) building stands as the academic and research heart of the University of Utah Health Sciences campus in Salt Lake City. Spanning more than 500,000 square feet across 12 floors, the building was designed to bring medical students, clinician-educators, and biomedical researchers together under one roof — fostering the interdisciplinary collaboration that defines modern medical education.
The facility houses state-of-the-art learning environments including tiered lecture halls, active-learning classrooms, a clinical simulation center, anatomy suite, and more than 120 dedicated study spaces. Research infrastructure spans 40+ wet and dry laboratory suites on upper floors, supported by shared core facilities for imaging, genomics, and biostatistics.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Building Name | Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine |
| Location | 30 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 |
| Total Size | 500,000+ square feet |
| Floors | 12 above grade, 2 parking/service levels below |
| Study Spaces | 120+ group and individual study rooms |
| Research Laboratories | 40+ wet and dry lab suites (Floors 6–12) |
| Lecture Halls | 4 (seating 100–300 persons) |
| Sustainability | LEED Gold certified |
| Accessibility | ADA compliant throughout; universal-design restrooms on every floor |
| Building Hours | Mon–Fri 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sat 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| UCard Access | 24/7 for enrolled students in designated areas |
The SFESOM building was conceived with a single purpose: to accelerate the University of Utah's mission of training the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists while advancing research that improves health across the Intermountain West and beyond.
The building's design philosophy emphasizes transparency and connection — glass-walled study rooms, open atrium spaces, and a layout that encourages chance encounters between students, researchers, and clinicians. The building serves as a physical manifestation of the University's commitment to breaking down silos between basic science, clinical care, and community health.
Address: 30 N 1900 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Take the Red Line to the Medical Center station. The SFESOM building is a 5-minute walk from the station via the Health Sciences pedestrian walkway.
Enter the Health Sciences campus from 1900 E. Visitor and patient parking is available in the adjacent Health Sciences Parking Structure. Permit parking for faculty and staff is available in adjacent lots.
The UofU Campus Shuttle Route 6 (Health Sciences) stops at the main SFESOM entrance on 1900 E. Schedules at transit.utah.edu.
Secure covered bicycle cages with UCard access are located at the Main Level entrance. Outdoor bicycle racks are available on the north and south sides of the building.