• 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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Cam Johnson

Cam Johnson says working as director of IT operations for the medical school is a fitting culmination of his career.

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Students and faculty gather to reflect on accomplishments of African American physicians.

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Using volunteers to supplement the full-time medical school faculty provides additional learning opportunities for students.

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Fundraiser Annette Carter plans to show potential donors and community members what a difference they can make in improving the quality of heath care in Southern Nevada.

Addison Guida

Addison Guida is determined to provide the same level of commitment to her future patients as she received from her own doctors.

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UNLV School of Medicine's residency/fellowship programs helping to expand specialty care in Nevada.

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New studies that expectant mothers should know about warn against marijuana use.

Johan Bester addresses an incoming class

Medical ethicist Dr. Johan Bester on the balance between public health and the individual’s rights and questions on parental authority and the obligation of physicians to protect society.

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Caleena Longworth has overcome numerous obstacles on the way to a medical career.

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