The first 60 students for BYU’s new School of Medicine may start lining up now.

BYU President Shane Reese announced Wednesday that the BYU School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation.

The school is now authorized to recruit an inaugural class of students and launch an MD program beginning in July 2027.

The announcement comes after the school received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education.

Visit the Deseret News to learn more about the School of Medicine’s history and location and information for prospective students.

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