Medicine With A Mission
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, located in the heart of Las Vegas Medical District, is the first allopathic medical school in the Las Vegas Valley offering an educational program that includes clinical training experiences and community service throughout all four years of the curriculum.
We combine high-quality, innovative education with data-driven research and exceptional clinical care to meet the healthcare needs of Nevada’s growing and diverse population. We are dedicated to improving access to care by expanding Nevada’s physician workforce and preparing the next generation of doctors to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.
School of Medicine Interim Dean
Alison Netski, MD, is the interim dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. A lifelong Nevadan and affiliated with the medical school since 2016, Dr. Netski previously served as the vice dean of clinical affairs, a professor and chair in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health, and chair of the UNLV Health Board of Directors.
Mission
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV will serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. This is accomplished by delivering evidence-based, innovative centers of excellence in medical education and research, coupled with cost-effective, high-quality care that improves the health of our community members throughout their lifespan, becoming an integral contributor to an Academic Health Center, and creating a culture of collaboration through inclusion and excellence.
Values
- Strive for Excellence
- Drive Innovation
- Serve with Compassion and Humility
- Demonstrate Inclusion | Act with Integrity
History
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV was officially established on August 22, 2014, when the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved funding for the medical school's start-up costs. In 2016, the school was granted preliminary accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and accreditation from ACGME as an institutional sponsor of graduate medical education (GME). The charter class arrived at the Shadow Lane Campus to begin their education in July 2017.
