Articles by Paul Harasim
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Medical Student Overcomes Challenges and Becomes a Mentor to Others
Amalie Alver didn't let lack of funds stop her quest to go into emergency medicine.
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Medical Student Drawn to Vital Role of Radiologists in Delivering Care
The October 1 mass shooting and time spent volunteering with children at a hosptital in Brazil influenced Caroline Le Tohic's career path.
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Honoring The First Black Ophthalmologist In Southern Nevada
Dr. Kenneth Westfield has spent his career helping people in Las Vegas and around the world.
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Hard Work is Key to Success
Med school student says hard work always beats talent as long as a person works harder than the talent.
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Budget Analyst Highlights the Importance of Caring and Helping Others
Kathleen Benally tapped into a supportive community to help her son thrive despite hearing loss.
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From Long-Haul Trucker to MD
Lengthy trips across the lower 48 gave Tammera Flores new perspectives on people as well as on how she would like to practice medicine.
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UNLV Builds A 21st Century Medical School Campus
The building is designed to be environmentally sound and to meet changing methods of medical education
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Pediatric Neurologist Creates Literary Space for Children to Understand Autism
Dr. Rooman Ahad inspired by patients to write a book that builds empathy for those with special needs.
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Dr. Jocelyn Burke Sets Goal to Improve Access to Advanced Surgical Care
New faculty physician working to establish a multidisciplinary, minimally invasive surgery center through UNLV.