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The BYU School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and will begin accepting applications for the inaugural class in the coming weeks. Please visit our Admissions page for more information.

PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY FORMATION

Medical school is about more than developing clinical knowledge and technical skills—it is about becoming the kind of physician your patients, colleagues, and communities can trust. The Office of Student Progress supports your growth as you develop the character, judgment, and habits that define compassionate, Christ-centered physicians.

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Professional Identity Formation Info

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Confident Student

How We Help

Professional identity develops over time through your coursework, clinical experiences, mentoring relationships, and personal reflection. Along the way, you will be encouraged to thoughtfully consider how your values, faith, and experiences shape the physician you are becoming. Mentors and advisors provide guidance as you navigate challenges, receive feedback, make ethical decisions, and continue growing in integrity, accountability, communication, and service.
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How to Connect

Throughout your time at the BYU School of Medicine, you will have opportunities to engage in mentoring, advising conversations, workshops, and reflective activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our goal is to help you graduate not only as a capable physician, but as a compassionate leader and disciple of Jesus Christ who is prepared to prevent and alleviate suffering wherever you serve.
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