News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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Cory Colombini and Sabrina Novenschi will continue their education in Southern Nevada after graduating next month as part of the charter class of the UNLV School of Medicine.
A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at UNLV.
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Residencies and fellowships are crucial tools to helping grow the number of doctors in Southern Nevada.
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As she prepares to graduate from the UNLV School of Medicine next month, Ashley Newell Prandecki looks back at the self-doubt that almost stopped her from pursuing her passion.
Here's why members of the campus community are excited to receive the new vaccine.
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More than 25,000 subscribers are following first-year student Shaun Andersen’s progress toward becoming a physician.
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Take a moment on March 30 to recognize the contributions UNLV's medical professionals are making to our community.
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Las Vegas ophthalmologist and UNLV alum Dr. Mark Doubrava was an early proponent of the need for a "homegrown" medical school.
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Elvis, a showgirl, and a very important deck of cards add some glitz to residency Match Day for the School of Medicine's charter class.
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Dr. Rebecca Meyers says she often stops to think that the care she provides to infants today may be impacting people who will be alive 100 years from now.
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Graduating students in the School of Medicine's charter class learn their future homes as residents in one of the most important days of a medical student's career.
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Sarah Grimley works diligently not only on her studies but also on efforts to help the LGBTQ+ community.