News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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Dr. Brent Blackwell plans on pursuing a fellowship in trauma surgery after he completes his residency in general surgery.
![Annette Mayes, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2023-12/Medicine-NewsCenter-Annette-Mayes.jpg?itok=-5cdTMcL)
OB-GYN physician who recently joined the medical school feels fulfilled being a mentor and role model to others following in her footsteps.
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s dedication to community and research.
![Dr. Kenneth Izuora and Dr. Sanna Fatima](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2023-11/Medicine-DrKennethIzuora-DrSannaFatima.jpg?itok=97BFNh0J)
This American Diabetes Awareness Month, Dr. Kenneth Izuora and Dr. Sanna Fatima highlight Nevada's need for more endocrinologists.
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A prevalence of asthma in the Black community moved Dr. Justin Jeffries to pursue a fellowship in pulmonary medicine and critical care.
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Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Steven Mowen was drawn to both performing in a military band and the fast-paced field of emergency medicine.
A collection of news stories focused on research, expert insights, and academic achievement.
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UNLV junior Rose Jiang is the artist behind 'Primum Non Nocere,' digital art gifted to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine by the class of 2023.
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine professor wants people to know that there's a lot more to obstetrics and gynecology than just delivering babies.
The Silver State Award recipient extends his business philosophy of cultivating a family culture to his many philanthropic causes.
![Lorena Suarez-Kelly, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2023-10/medicine-lorena-suarez-kelly.jpg?itok=drwz_XKW)
Surgical oncologist and cancer researcher joins the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV as an assistant professor of surgery.
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A childhood malarial infection inspired Heather Boakye-Wenzel 'to become a doctor to help people ... to make people feel better.'