Going to Medical School
Since our first class in 2017, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been transforming healthcare and students’ lives in order to achieve the goal of becoming a physician for the state of Nevada. We welcome you to our site and look forward to helping you decide about earning the Doctorate of Medicine at UNLV.
Students interested in attending the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV are encouraged to fill out our Student Inquiry Form and become a part of our outreach database. By registering you will gain access to announcements, prospective applicant events, and updates.
About the Doctorate in Medicine
UNLV offers a 4-year Doctorate in Medicine degree that is accredited by the Liaison Commission on Medical Education (LCME). Cohorts start each July. Applicants must apply through a structured and competitive admissions process to enroll.
Getting Started
Being prepared to apply to medical school starts during the undergraduate experience. From completing the right pre-requisites and doing well academically, to taking the MCAT and putting together your admissions application, there is a lot that goes into the process.
Admissions Snapshot Per Application Cycle
Recruitment and Pathways
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has several offices that conduct community outreach, recruitment programming, STEM exploration, and support for those on the pathway to medical school.
Office of Community Affairs
The office of community affairs focuses on K-12 programming to encourage students to not only go to college, but to pursue healthcare-related fields. Additional programming is also available for early college, first-generation students, veterans or active-duty military, and students from rural areas who strive for a career in medicine.
Signature offerings such as the Gateway Program at UNLV and Nevada State University, the Pre-Medicine Conference, and coaching or small-group mentoring are a few highlights. Additional summer programs and site visits for high school students are also available.
For questions or more information, please contact the office of community affairs at communityaffairs@medicine.unlv.edu.
Office of Admissions
The office of admissions focuses on those committed to the medical school pathway, and the team provides information and support to help individuals put their best foot forward when they are ready to apply.
With a strong Nevada and regional commitment, these teams offer programming such as information sessions, building tours, Summer Anatomy and Summer MCAT seminars, the Allopathic Application Workshop, and direct networking with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) campuses, organizations, and student life clubs. The office also connects with pre-medical partners such as college advisors and faculty.
The office of admissions serves as the flagship to answer questions, provides clarity, and explain policies and procedures for application.
Programming from this area can be found on the school’s event calendar. Prospective applicants or pre-med partners are also welcome to contact the office at admissions@medicine.unlv.edu.
