Medical students talking

Local Student Helping Lead UNLV School of Medicine Toward Historic Graduation

Toyokazu “Chris” Endo plans to feed his appetite for service by becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon.

Toyokazu “Chris” Endo, left, talks with fellow UNLV School of Medicine students Damien Medrano and Faun Botor. Endo is president of what will be the school's first graduating class. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV School of Medicine)

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