News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Father and child in a consultation with a pediatrician.
Business and Community |

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine makes it their core mission to provide care to those with the greatest need in our community.

Kristina Cho, who gave birth about 10 days earlier to Hazel, and father Paul Cho.
People |

UNLV couple and family therapist Brandon Eddy talks about the evolving involvement of dads in society and how to create healthy relationships with kids.

Sisi Tian, MD
People |

The assistant professor of otolaryngology finds beauty in the complexities of the human anatomy.

older man speaking in front of audience
People |

Despite a guidance counselor's naysaying, the former UNLV president has racked up a lifetime of achievements too long to list.

Members of the BeHERE NV team from left to right – Jill Manit, PhD, MSW; Sara Hunt, PhD; Eterniti Claggett, BS; and Adriana Monroy, BS – at the UNLV Mental Health Initiatives Forum in April 2024.
Business and Community |

The Behavioral Health Education, Retention, and Expansion Network of Nevada aims to improve the mental health workforce in the state.

Dr. Vladislav Zhitny, an original member of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Charter Class.
People |

Anesthesiology resident Dr. Vladislav Zhitny still makes time to help UNLV medical students get their work published in peer-reviewed journals.

Marc J. Kahn, MD, MBA, dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, giving his State of the School Address on April 15, 2024.
Campus News |

Faculty and staff joined the dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at his fourth State of the School Address, the second one to be hosted at the Medical Education Building.

a puddle, reflecting trees rising from the ground above it, ripples as a water droplet hits its surface
Research |

UNLV study uses wastewater surveillance model to detect, manage emerging viruses and offer clues on public health challenges of vulnerable populations.

Healthcare practitioner holding a patient's hands
Business and Community |

Dedicated to helping underserved communities in Nevada, UNLV Health is leading transformative health care while educating and training Nevada’s future health care practitioners.

Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
Campus News |

Faculty respond to the mental health crisis with multiple programs focused on addressing the shortages and challenges in Nevada on April 5.

Michael Patros, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2024 President, after finding out where he matched for residency training during Match Day.
Campus News |

The medical school celebrated the class of 2024 matches and welcomed 87 residents to their graduate medical education programs.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.
Business and Community |

The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.