News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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The retired U.S. Senate majority leader discusses health care with the dean of UNLV’s medical school
Former UNLV President Don Snyder has played pivotal roles in many key Southern Nevada institutions, including the UNLV School of Medicine
First-year medical student Danielle Arceo is considering a career in psychiatry or pediatrics.
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Combining his love of medicine and his desire to teach makes UNLV's School of Medicine a good fit for this physician.
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To her surprise, Sabrina Eisinga discovered that her years competing in tennis have proved valuable in her health care career.
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The UNLV School of Medicine is among the city councilwoman's health care interests.
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Students and faculty lead programs to improve lives in Southern Nevada.
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Former chief resident Joshua Goldman returns to the UNLV School of Medicine to help expand the plastic and reconstructive surgery program.
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The UNLV Family Medicine Clinic handles around 11,000 patient visits per year, including expectant mothers, children, adults, and the elderly, as well as the Golden Knights and Aviators.
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UNLV faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.
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Health Care Administration and Policy professor Jay Shen works to increase understanding and use of palliative care among Asian-Americans.
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Medical student Ginger Christian brings casualty training program to her classmates and the community.