The School of Integrated Health Sciences and the College of Fine Arts have partnered with local performers to establish the UNLV Consortium of Arts + Medicine. The initiative is the nation's first circus medicine consortium and will help performers prevent and recover from injuries that can be career-ending, while bridging the trust gap between circus professionals and healthcare providers. In addition to providing specialized care and outreach, the consortium will serve as a research platform to inform and educate healthcare professionals about the unique physical and medical needs of circus artists.