Articles by Robin Biffinger
![Aron Rogers, DO, associate professor, rural family medicine program director, and family medicine clerkship director at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-07/Medicine-AronRogers-A7F08450.jpg?itok=GVHzlfpV)
All in the Rural Family Medicine
Dr. Aron Rogers shares how small towns stir up big feelings for residents in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's rural family medicine program.
![Father and child in a consultation with a pediatrician.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-06/AdobeStock_527959628_cropped_0.jpg?itok=I7ci9GxM)
Caring for the Community is Key
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine makes it their core mission to provide care to those with the greatest need in our community.
![Sisi Tian, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-05/Medicine-SisiTian-A7F08869.jpg?itok=Lt_uYG1P)
Head and Neck Above the Rest: Dr. Sisi Tian
The assistant professor of otolaryngology finds beauty in the complexities of the human anatomy.
![Members of the BeHERE NV team from left to right – Jill Manit, PhD, MSW; Sara Hunt, PhD; Eterniti Claggett, BS; and Adriana Monroy, BS – at the UNLV Mental Health Initiatives Forum in April 2024.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2024-05/Medicine-BeHERE-NV-A7F00725.jpg?itok=wuRkQlC_)
BeHERE NV is Here for Nevada
The Behavioral Health Education, Retention, and Expansion Network of Nevada aims to improve the mental health workforce in the state.
![Casey Roehr, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2023-02/Medicine-CaseyRoehr.png?itok=qC6F5Ciw)
Life Comes Full Circle for Orthopaedic Resident
Dr. Casey Roehr now performs surgeries at the same hospital he was born in: UMC.
![Multi-surgical specialty cadaver lab on September 13, 2022, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-10/Medicine-Multi-Specialty-Lab-DSC01314.jpg?itok=G4ps0P9k)
Practice Makes Great Education
The once-a-year cadaver lab gives neophyte surgeons the chance to practice procedures.
![Dr. Leanne Free](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-09/Medicine-Leanne-Free.jpg?itok=E9CejFIw)
'Delivering' on Health Care is New Assistant Professor's Specialty
Dr. Leanne Free's passion for building relationships has led to a satisfying career as an OB/GYN — and to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.
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First Episode Psychosis Program Provides Care At Critical Time
UNLV Health team helps patients cope with confusing mental health disorder.