Topic: health and medicine

Michael Patros, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2024 President, after finding out where he matched for residency training during Match Day.
Campus News | March 19, 2024

The medical school celebrated the class of 2024 matches and welcomed 87 residents to their graduate medical education programs.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.
Business and Community | March 5, 2024

The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.

man sits atop bike in park
People | March 4, 2024

Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences department chair channels his love for bikes and understanding of childhood poverty into a career promoting health and wellness for all.

painting of two women leaning on each other on couch
Research | February 27, 2024

Six years after examining the fallout from the 1 October shooting, UNLV psychology professor Stephen Benning is studying the Dec. 6 shooting. 

Dr. Mitchell Forman
Campus News | February 20, 2024

Dr. Mitchell Forman, who will lead the new fellowship, shares how the program will help attract, train, and retain more physicians to the state.

a UNLV football helmet placed on the turf with an Allegiant Stadium sign and empty bleachers visible in the background
Campus News | January 31, 2024

As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.

A group of students arrange another to practice getting a proper X-ray.
Campus News | January 17, 2024

As future frontline health care workers, UNLV radiography students spend a year learning how to properly position a patient for imaging.