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About us

An engineering-focused medical school


Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, the School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering at ASU will produce physicians who blend medicine, engineering, technology and humanities. Graduates will leverage new tools such as AI and data science to connect with more patients, develop innovative practices and be equipped to treat more patients in novel ways.

Subject to LCME action and any required regulatory approvals, ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering expects to admit its first class of students in the 2026-27 academic year.

The school is part of ASU Health, a dynamic and comprehensive approach that focuses the nation’s most innovative university - Arizona State University - on the health needs and challenges of the state and the nation. ASU Health includes new schools, increased focus in existing schools and centers, new health initiatives and a statewide network of health clinics to better serve vulnerable populations while providing hands-on learning.

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Mission

Our mission is to cultivate physicians who can integrate their medical expertise with leading-edge engineering skills in a humanistic framework and develop innovative solutions to health care challenges. Our faculty will advance clinical practice and knowledge through education and translational research to deliver a groundbreaking medical education experience that fosters uncompromised excellence in patient care, biomedical discovery, engineering solutions, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates will be equipped to identify, envision and implement creative answers to the evolving obstacles in health care for their individual patients, communities and beyond.


Vision

The School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering will embody the ethos of ASU’s New American University model, promoting a transformative approach to medical education. Our commitment is to empower the next generation of healthcare leaders, equipping them with advanced clinical knowledge and engineering skills that seamlessly integrate the principles of innovation, discovery, equity and interprofessional collaboration. Faculty dedicated to excellence in clinical practice and advancing cutting-edge research will train new physicians to deliver exceptional patient care and develop scalable solutions that address the unique healthcare challenges of our community. Grounded in competency and compassion, our graduates will lead and redefine the boundaries of medical science increasing access to high-quality health care and improved outcomes for the state of Arizona and beyond.

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