Making the Rounds

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Class of 2023 medical student hugging her family at Match Day

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.

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

Thanks to a Nobel-prize winning algorithm, these internal medicine residents — 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.

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

Casey Roehr, MD

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

Robert Hersh

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

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

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

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

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