Articles by Paul Harasim
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Medical Student Doesn't Let Early Stumble Derail Dream Career
Undergraduate research experiences helped Jordyn Farewell strengthen her academic performance and get into med school.
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Coaching Medical Students to Become Physician-Researchers
Professor Dale Netski models his drive for continual learning at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.
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Passionate About Making a Difference
The medical school's Kristin Steffen lives life large in both her professional and personal lives.
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No Age Limit on Dreams of Becoming a Doctor
Dr. Anthony Desoasido of the Kerkorian School of Medicine wasn't about to allow middle age to stand in the way of his long-held dream of becoming a physician.
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Program Helps Women Move into Academic Leadership in Health Care
Dr. Alison Netski of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is the latest UNLV faculty member to participate in the selective fellowship program.
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Religious Faith Leads Student To Pursue Career in Medicine
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine student Jacob Villarama took a year off to pray and contemplate which career path to follow.
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Commanding the Trauma Bay
Lt. Col. Stephanie Streit does double duty as military surgeon and Kerkorian School of Medicine professor through unique partnership.
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Medical School Faculty Receive Barrick Distinguished Scholar Awards
Edwin Oh uses genetics to improve health while Katherine Hertlein explores healthy relationships and the connection between sexuality and technology.
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Medical Student Overcomes Challenges to Become Advocate For Health Care Equality
Third-year medical student Sherine Khanbijian refused to let setbacks derail her dream of becoming a physician.