News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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Students and faculty gather to reflect on accomplishments of African American physicians.
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Using volunteers to supplement the full-time medical school faculty provides additional learning opportunities for students.
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Law school to hosts conference with nonpartisan experts on health care reform in its continued quest to serve as a reliable public resource.
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Fundraiser Annette Carter plans to show potential donors and community members what a difference they can make in improving the quality of heath care in Southern Nevada.
A collection of news stories capturing the excitement and accomplishments of UNLV at the start of a new decade.
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Addison Guida is determined to provide the same level of commitment to her future patients as she received from her own doctors.
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UNLV School of Medicine's residency/fellowship programs helping to expand specialty care in Nevada.
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New studies that expectant mothers should know about warn against marijuana use.
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Medical ethicist Dr. Johan Bester on the balance between public health and the individual’s rights and questions on parental authority and the obligation of physicians to protect society.
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Caleena Longworth has overcome numerous obstacles on the way to a medical career.
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Dr. Douglas Fraser says teamwork is key to successful trauma care.
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Dr. Kahn is a hematologist, medical oncologist, professor, and administrator at Tulane University School of Medicine; he will join UNLV April 1.