News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Paul Friedman; Nate Hollister, MD; and Scott McDonald (left to right) at the inaugural Circus Meets Medicine Conference, which they co-organized.
People |

Dr. Nate Hollister and his fellow performers organized a conference for circus entertainers and medical experts to learn from each other.

Class of 2023 medical student hugging her family at Match Day
Campus News |

With all graduates from the Class of 2023 being matched successfully to residency programs across the U.S., March 17 was a day of sweet celebrations.

UNLV letters surrounded by roses
Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting UNLV faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

Osman M. Rahimi, DO, and Saima Nur, DO
People |

Thanks to a Nobel-prize winning algorithm, these internal medicine residents â€” and married couple  — could begin their residency, together, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Dean Marc J. Kahn and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Dean Paul Hauptman together at the Nevada Legislature.
Business and Community |

An increase in medical residency and fellowship positions would help decrease the state's physician shortage.

woman with medical background graphic behind her
People |

In addition to her own research projects, the biostatistician provides statistical and research training to faculty, residents, and students in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

Casey Roehr, MD
People |

Dr. Casey Roehr now performs surgeries at the same hospital he was born in: UMC.

researchers standing over sewer manhole
Research |

Researchers track and compare wastewater samples between the Las Vegas Strip and the local community to better estimate visitor impacts to local disease trends. 

Robert Hersh
UNLV History |

Robert Hersh (1987-2022), alumnus and talented architect, played an integral role in the planning and construction of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

Daun’Lee Warren
People |

When Daun'Lee Warren's father told her she could be 'whatever you put your mind to,' she dreamed of becoming a doctor.

James King
People |

The Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building employee was honored for his support of fellow AV/IT techs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kevin Lee, MD
People |

Internal medicine resident Kevin Lee appreciates the independence he's experienced during his residency, which has been marked by a tumultuous pandemic.