News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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Campus News |

Approach aimed at lifting Nevada from its low rankings in health care access. 

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Campus News |

Embracing the idea that we’re “better together,” UNLV’s academic health center takes another step forward.

Virginia Weidenfeller (left) and Nikkie Preston.
People |

Meet two of the key members of the school of medicine development and alumni relations department.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

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Business and Community |

Brookings Mountain West and UNLV health care and criminal justice faculty experts partner with Washington think tank on podcast series addressing the opioid abuse epidemic.
 

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People |

From groundbreaking researcher to UNLV president, Marta Meana reflects on the unexpected moments of her long career.

Erik N. Kubiak, MD
Business and Community |

Dr. Erik Kubiak believes the future of orthopaedics is to become more holistic, to the benefit of patients.

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 UNLV Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
People |

After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

Wearing a blue checkered blazer, blue checkered dress shirt and gray pants, Joe Murphy, winner of the 2024 Silver State Award, poses in the shop at Murphy Electric
People |

After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support UNLV.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV residents and fellows at the Multi-Surgical Specialty (MIS) Cadaver Lab.
Business and Community |

How the School of Medicine's 11 residency specialty programs and 11 fellowship programs bring medical expertise to the community.

Wearing black medical scrubs, Dr. Chase Shropshire poses with his arms crossed in a mock hospital triage area at the UNLV School of Medicine
People |

Even well into his undergraduate studies, Chase Shropshire didn't envision a career in medicine. Now he’s the School of Medicine’s first Alumnus of the Year.

Medical students during a lecture.
Business and Community |

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's program equips future doctors with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a physician who cares for the community.