News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

abstract artwork with las vegas strip in background
Campus News |

UNLV junior Rose Jiang is the artist behind 'Primum Non Nocere,' digital art gifted to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine by the class of 2023.

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People |

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine professor wants people to know that there's a lot more to obstetrics and gynecology than just delivering babies.

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People |

The Silver State Award recipient extends his business philosophy of cultivating a family culture to his many philanthropic causes.

Lorena Suarez-Kelly, MD
People |

Surgical oncologist and cancer researcher joins the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV as an assistant professor of surgery.

Heather Boakye-Wenzel, MD
People |

A childhood malarial infection inspired Heather Boakye-Wenzel 'to become a doctor to help people ... to make people feel better.'

Santosha Veeramachaneni
People |

For Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2025 student Santosha Veeramachaneni, writing stories is a way to 'improve access and equity in the community.'

The Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, research, and academic achievement.

Medical student Cameron Harris (center) on Allegiant Stadium's sideline with Raiders chief medical officer, Dr. Navdeep Singh (left), and team president, Sandra Douglass Morgan (right).
Business and Community |

Cameron Harris' career choice in orthopaedic surgery is reinforced after completing sports medicine clinical rotation with the Raiders.

Katerina Roma, DO,
People |

Pursuing a fellowship in gastroenterology seemed to be a natural choice for Katerina Roma, who grew up working with her hands – mending old furniture, electronics, and bicycles.

Juliann Shih, MD
Research |

Internal medicine resident Juliann Shih’s eight-year research project into chromosomal anomalies in tumorous cells culminates in lauded publication.

Students at Pida Plaza on the first day of classes (Josh Hawkins, UNLV).
Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

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Campus News |

This fall, Academic Impressions will be bringing even more personal, professional, and leadership education resources to UNLV faculty.