Articles by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Business Student Pursues Her Medical Dream
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.
Documenting the Med School Journey on YouTube
More than 25,000 subscribers are following first-year student Shaun Andersen’s progress toward becoming a physician.
Providing Critical Support From the Beginning
Las Vegas ophthalmologist and UNLV alum Dr. Mark Doubrava was an early proponent of the need for a "homegrown" medical school.
UNLV Pediatrician Looks to the Future
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.
Graduating Medical Student Already Community Asset
Sarah Grimley works diligently not only on her studies but also on efforts to help the LGBTQ+ community.
Called to Emergency Medicine
School of Medicine student Diane Han turns to the ER after an attentive doctor played a key role in her father's hour of need.
It Took Teamwork to Return Baseball Player to the Game
Drew Robinson credits the treatment by numerous UNLV physicians for his recovery after a suicide attempt.
'Where I Needed to Be'
Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.
The Jaw-Dropping Moments that Led to Medicine
A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and UNLV colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.