Articles by Paul Harasim
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OB/GYN Health Care Hero Departs Too Soon, His Legacy Lives On
Multi-talented physician Kenneth Warren Volker left a lasting impact on the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, Las Vegas, and Nevada.
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Budget Manager's Family Inspires Her to Work Harder for Better Health Care
Native Las Vegan Dechelle Brandon keeps eye on spending at the Medical School.
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Medical Student Aims to Provide Holistic Approach to Medicine
While symptoms may seem to be a medical issue, sometimes the cure comes from changing the environment.
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Key Player in Planning Medical Education Building Crosses the Finish Line in Triathlon
Kim Case-Nichols has the stamina it takes to complete Ironman competitions and build major facilities.
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Dream of Being a Doctor Overpowers Setbacks
Dr. Sierra Mastrantonio offers advice for aspiring students.
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The (Remote) Interview: Tina Elkins
Family illness introduced her to medicine at a young age — one of the factors that prompted her to become a physician.
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Med Student Spans Breadth of Health Care
School of Nursing grad Mason Montano turns his attention to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV after spending years working in hospitals.
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‘Sick Beyond What I Understood Sick to Be’
Cancer delayed Addy Guida’s medical education. Now she says the experience will help make her a better doctor.
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Bringing Doctors to the Desert
Residencies and fellowships are crucial tools to helping grow the number of doctors in Southern Nevada.