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Announcements, events, and updates from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine

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New Simulation Lab Opens on Floor 8, Expanding Clinical Training Capacity

May 5, 2026  |  Building Services

The state-of-the-art simulation center on Floor 8 features high-fidelity patient mannequins, procedural skills stations, and a dedicated debrief suite. The expansion increases clinical training capacity by 40%, enabling more students and residents to complete hands-on procedural training without leaving the building. The center is now scheduling sessions for third-year clerkship students.

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Recent News

Event

May 15, 2026

Annual Research Symposium: Frontiers in Translational Medicine

Join faculty, students, and community partners for presentations, poster sessions, and networking in the SFESOM Atrium.

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Announcement

April 28, 2026

Café 521 Expands Hours and Introduces New Seasonal Menu

Starting May 1st, Café 521 will be open until 8 PM on weekdays with a new locally sourced spring menu.

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News

April 10, 2026

SFESOM Earns LEED Gold Certification for Sustainable Design

The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the building LEED Gold status for energy efficiency, water use, and indoor environmental quality.

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Announcement

March 22, 2026

Study Rooms Now Available 24 Hours via UCard in Designated Zones

Enrolled students now have round-the-clock access to select study rooms on Floors 3 and 6 using their university ID cards.

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Event

March 8, 2026

Grand Rounds Series Returns to Atwood Auditorium This Spring

The Department of Medicine's Grand Rounds series resumes with a lineup of nationally recognized speakers through June 2026.

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Announcement

February 14, 2026

New Online Room Scheduling Portal Launches for Faculty and Staff

A redesigned scheduling portal at rooms.utah.edu now offers calendar view, room feature filters, and same-day cancellation notifications.

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