News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Healthcare practitioner holding a patient's hands
Business and Community |

Dedicated to helping underserved communities in Nevada, UNLV Health is leading transformative health care while educating and training Nevada’s future health care practitioners.

Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
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Faculty respond to the mental health crisis with multiple programs focused on addressing the shortages and challenges in Nevada on April 5.

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.
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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 |

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.

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

closeup of woman holding her dog
Campus News |

Pet Partners of Las Vegas and UNLV Libraries celebrate 10 years of therapy dog visits to campus.

First-year medical students Jacquelyn Fields (left) and Samrawit Misiker at the 2024 Region 1 Medical Education Conference for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).
Business and Community |

Chapters representing 10 Western states attended the regional conference for the Student National Medical Association.

Paul Harasim
People |

Paul Harasim, author and associate editorial director of the medical school for over six years, shares his farewell.

Rebecca Scherr, MD
Business and Community |

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

Dr. Larry Alexander
People |

As assistant dean for biomedical science education, Larry D. Alexander will continue to expand the school of medicine's curriculums to better benefit both students and patients.

Claire Ong, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2026 student.
People |

The future oncologist hopes to return to the medical school as an attending physician after finishing her medical training.

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo
People |

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo, who has practiced medicine for 16 years, has a particular interest in children’s development and mental health.