Articles by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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Combat Veteran Finds Purpose and Passion in Medical School
Johnathan Scott says his time in the Army taught him that as long as you keep fighting, there's nothing you can't achieve.
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Nurse Practitioner Improvises as She Earns Doctoral Degree
Dianne Galgana focuses on well-child care and management of common pediatric acute illnesses.
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Medical School Research Growing With Addition of Biostatistician
Childhood polio started Kavita Batra on a path toward helping others through medicine and data.
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Trading the French Horn for a Stethoscope
Experiencing a sports injury in high school prompted Laura Wozniak to change career paths.
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Birth of Baby Brother Ignites Medical Student’s Passion To Heal
Paris Collier was drawn to UNLV School of Medicine's mission of serving both Nevada and underrepresented groups.
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Physician With Rare Skill Set Joins UNLV Medicine
Dr. Harry Ching enjoys the complexity of head and neck surgery.
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Talented Trauma Surgeon Stays in Las Vegas After UNLV Fellowship
Dr. Carmen Flores was undaunted by the naysayers along her bumpy path to becoming a surgeon.
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Med School Student Serves as Lead Author of Alzheimer’s Research Article
Justin Bauzon and co-authors explore potential effectiveness of repurposing drugs to combat the degenerative disease.
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Staying Balanced During The Pandemic
Focusing on the mental health of children helps UNLV psychiatrist Lisa Durette as she faces her own medical challenges.