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BYU School of Medicine receives preliminary accreditation

By Utah News Staff · October 15, 2026 · 1 min read
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Brigham Young University's School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. This milestone allows the university to begin accepting student applications in the coming weeks before launching its MD program in July 2027.

Key takeaways

  • The Liaison Committee on Medical Education granted preliminary accreditation at its October 2026 meeting.
  • Brigham Young University is permitted to start accepting student applications in the coming weeks.
  • The university's MD program is scheduled to launch in July 2027.

Brigham Young University's School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation, according to an October 13 report. President Shane Reese announced Wednesday that the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, or LCME, voted to grant the school preliminary accreditation status during its October 2026 meeting.

The accreditation allows the university to begin accepting applications from students in the coming weeks. The institution is currently slated to launch its MD program in July 2027.

In his announcement, Reese thanked the faculty and staff for their work in reaching this milestone for the School of Medicine.

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