Colleagues and friends, As we observe Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the members of our community who have served or continue to serve in our nation’s armed forces. Your courage, commitment, and sacrifice embody the values we hold dear … service, integrity, and dedication to others. At the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, we are proud of our robust military…

Colleagues, Today we pause with compassion and reverence to remember the tragic events of October 1, 2017. On that night, 58 lives were lost and hundreds more forever changed — many of them our friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Though this was one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, what continues to stand out most is the courage, unity, and humanity that emerged in its…

Colleagues, I am happy to announce that Nadia Gomez, MD, MBA, has been appointed to serve as interim vice dean for clinical affairs for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Dr. Gomez first joined the school of medicine in July 2017 and has been serving as the assistant dean for clinical affairs since August 2024. She also served as the interim chair of the department of gynecologic…

Colleagues and Friends, I am humbled and honored to accept the appointment of interim dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and vice president of health affairs at UNLV. I am grateful for the support I have already received from so many of you and for the confidence and kind words expressed by Chris Heavey, UNLV Officer in Charge. As I step into this role, I am confident in our ability…

A message from UNLV Interim President Chris Heavey regarding the appointment of Dr. Alison Netski as the interim dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV: Alison Netski, MD Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to share that Dr. Alison Netski has been appointed as interim dean…

A message from UNLV Officer in Charge Chris Heavey regarding the leadership transition at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV: Dear Colleagues, As we move through the various stages of the leadership transition at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, I’ve asked Dr. Alison Netski to serve as Officer in Charge after Dean Marc Kahn returns to his faculty role. …

A message from UNLV Officer in Charge Chris Heavey regarding the leadership transition at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV: Dear Colleagues, I am writing to share that Marc J. Kahn, MD, MBA, will be stepping down from his roles as dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and Vice President for Health Affairs to return to faculty, effective April 18, 2025…

Colleagues, It is my distinct honor to share the news that Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD(HC), will be recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. Dr. Cummings joined UNLV in 2019 and is a world-renowned research professor within the department of brain health…

Colleagues, I am happy to announce Rebecca Scherr, MD, as the chair of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Scherr has demonstrated excellent leadership qualities as the interim chair of the department, a role she has held since February 2024. Dr. Scherr is a Las Vegas native and UNLV alumni who went on to receive her medical degree from the University of…

Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the arrival of the department of brain health to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. As we continue to grow and expand our mission to improve community health, the addition of this exceptional team marks an exciting new chapter for us. The department of brain health, led by Jefferson Kinney, PhD, brings invaluable expertise and a wealth of…