News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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The medical school's Kristin Steffen lives life large in both her professional and personal lives.
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Dr. Anthony Desoasido of the Kerkorian School of Medicine wasn't about to allow middle age to stand in the way of his long-held dream of becoming a physician.
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Dr. Alison Netski of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is the latest UNLV faculty member to participate in the selective fellowship program.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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School of Medicine dean discusses why Nevada lags behind in number of medical school residency positions and what needs to be done.
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Through a community partnership, the UNLV School of Nursing helps address loss through online support groups.
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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine student Jacob Villarama took a year off to pray and contemplate which career path to follow.
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Lt. Col. Stephanie Streit does double duty as military surgeon and Kerkorian School of Medicine professor through unique partnership.
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Edwin Oh uses genetics to improve health while Katherine Hertlein explores healthy relationships and the connection between sexuality and technology.
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
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Third-year medical student Sherine Khanbijian refused to let setbacks derail her dream of becoming a physician.
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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's John Fildes looks back at decades of medical accomplishments.