• 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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The program, which will be awarded $190,000 a year, provides care to women, infants, children, and youth who are infected with or affected by HIV. 

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After serving in Iraq, Marine Cpl. Justin Atkins was inspired to become a doctor by the physicians who treated his injuries after an IED explosion.

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Assistant professor Josephine Sun offers expertise on the re-emergence of the polio virus and the importance of routine immunizations. 

Marvi Moreno at white coat ceremony.

Years of juggling work, school, and family obligations pay off as Marvi Moreno finally begins medical school. 

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School of Medicine student reflects on how her volunteer experience is bridging the gap between the community and medicine.

Julpohng (“JP”) Vilai, MD smiles while using laptop.

  

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Dr. Sadaf Fakhra never gave up on her goal of becoming a doctor despite years of challenges.

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UNLV Health team helps patients cope with confusing mental health disorder.

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