• 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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Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.

The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.

Dr. Mitchell Forman

Dr. Mitchell Forman, who will lead the new fellowship, shares how the program will help attract, train, and retain more physicians to the state.

First-year medical students Jacquelyn Fields (left) and Samrawit Misiker at the 2024 Region 1 Medical Education Conference for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).

Chapters representing 10 Western states attended the regional conference for the Student National Medical Association.

Paul Harasim

Paul Harasim, author and associate editorial director of the medical school for over six years, shares his farewell.

Rebecca Scherr, MD

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

Dr. Larry Alexander

As assistant dean for biomedical science education, Larry D. Alexander will continue to expand the school of medicine's curriculums to better benefit both students and patients.

Claire Ong, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2026 student.

The future oncologist hopes to return to the medical school as an attending physician after finishing her medical training.

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo, who has practiced medicine for 16 years, has a particular interest in children’s development and mental health.

Dr. Brent Blackwell, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV general surgery resident.

Dr. Brent Blackwell plans on pursuing a fellowship in trauma surgery after he completes his residency in general surgery.

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