News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Three doctoral students look over a chart
Business and Community |

Graduating students in the School of Medicine's charter class learn their future homes as residents in one of the most important days of a medical student's career.

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People |

Sarah Grimley works diligently not only on her studies but also on efforts to help the LGBTQ+ community.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

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People |

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.

A woman places a tray inside a research freezer
Research |

A "minus 80" freezer keeps the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine well below zero, but it was a mistake UNLV got it in the first place.

A group of doctors and a patient stand in front of a UNLV Medicine sign
People |

Drew Robinson credits the treatment by numerous UNLV physicians for his recovery after a suicide attempt.

nurse administers shot to woman
Campus News |

From Medicine to Nursing to Public Health, UNLV students are front-and-center in COVID-19 inoculation effort.

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Campus News |

School earns accreditation from Liaison Committee on Medical Education, meaning it meets or exceeds the highest standards for schools of medicine.

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People |

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

A doctor in scrubs points to a medical image
People |

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.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

A woman prepares a syringe with COVID-19 vaccine
People |

UNLV Medicine workers part of the COVID-19 battle as vaccine rollout is just beginning.