News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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.

Paige Smith, DO
People |

Emergency medicine chief resident resides over a hospital floor and takes her expertise to Lake Mead, Allegiant Stadium, and beyond.

woman posing
People |

Among her many titles â€” therapist, professor, director of UNLV's Couple and Family Therapy Program â€” Sara Jordan credits her mortician and EMT father for showing her a sense of humor is invaluable even in the most serious of careers.

Glenn Barnes, DO
People |

Doctor of osteopathic medicine Glenn Barnes works to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries for recreational and competitive athletes of all ages.

Members of the Precision Medicine Lab lifting off a manhole cover to study wastewater
Business and Community |

A yearlong collection of headlines featuring community resources, training programs, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.

Jabre Millon
People |

Jabre Millon achieving his goal to become a doctor after working through family trauma.

students doing yoga at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Research |

Wellness expert and medical school professor Anne Weisman shares tips from her mind-body training that anyone can use to de-stress and find balance during the holiday season.

Alex Ma, MD
People |

Medical school alum and second-year resident entertains pediatric hospital patients by volunteering for local nonprofit Critical Care Comics.