• School of Medicine staff performing curbside testing for SARS-CoV-2 in the parking lot of the 1707 Charleston location in 2020..
  • Medical student doing research in the lab of Edwin Oh, Ph.D.
  • Dr. Fraser teaching medical students at the Clinical Simulation Center of Las Vegas.
  • A student looking at a research poster at the Medical Research Society 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium in 2021.

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Virginia Weidenfeller (left) and Nikkie Preston.

Meet two of the key members of the school of medicine development and alumni relations department.

Erik N. Kubiak, MD

Dr. Erik Kubiak believes the future of orthopaedics is to become more holistic, to the benefit of patients.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV residents and fellows at the Multi-Surgical Specialty (MIS) Cadaver Lab.

How the School of Medicine's 11 residency specialty programs and 11 fellowship programs bring medical expertise to the community.

Medical students during a lecture.

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's program equips future doctors with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a physician who cares for the community.

Mojave Counseling Day Treatment staff, Stuart Keller (far left) and Susanna Guarino (far right), participating in a music group activity with clients.

The outpatient mental health program has been serving our community for the past 32 years.

Jaineet Chhabra, MD

Jaineet Chhabra, family medicine resident at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, is making his mark in the sports medicine field.

black-and-white photo of group watching fireworks at a building grand opening

A transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV hits a major milestone.

Portrait of Richard Baynosa standing next to a surgical robot.

Dr. Richard Baynosa shares how advances in robotic techniques are improving patient outcomes.

Members of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 during orientation week.

Members of the class of 2028 were treated to a week full of activities where they were introduced to the medical school and their fellow classmates.

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