On Monday the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that a medical school will be created at BYU in Provo.
BYU’s medical school will be focused on teaching with research in areas of strategic importance to the church, according to the announcement.
In a news release, church leaders said the focus will include international health issues affecting church members and the faith’s worldwide humanitarian efforts.
The new medical school will not create its own hospital or hospital system. BYU and Intermountain Health are discussing a mutually beneficial clinical relationship.
BYU also plans to seek collaborative relationships with various entities in the state, including the University of Utah.
The church says plans are underway, and specific target dates will be announced as they are set.
