UNLV Health, the associated multi-specialty academic medical practice of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, has opened an additional clinic in northwest Las Vegas at 2724 North Tenaya. This is the new home for UNLV Health Family Medicine and will be the second location for general surgery as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery. For appointments: Family medicine: 702-992-6888…

Colleagues, I am happy to announce that Nadia Gomez, MD, FACOG, has been appointed to serve as assistant dean of clinical affairs for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. In this new role, Dr. Gomez will focus on interdepartmental program development and clinical expansion. A graduate of Ponce Health Sciences University, Dr. Gomez completed her obstetrics & gynecology residency at…

Colleagues, I am happy to announce that Nazia Khan, MD, has been appointed to serve as assistant dean for clinical education with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. In this role, Dr. Khan will oversee all aspects of clinical education of medical students in the MD program, including foundations of clinical practice, third-year core clinical clerkships, and all advanced fourth-year…

Colleagues, I am excited to announce the review and refresh of our strategic plan. To assist in the effort, we have engaged the consulting services of Page Consulting. As part of this engagement, Page will be reaching out to selected individuals to gather information and context to support their work. Importantly, the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building (MEB) has been completed, we have…

Colleagues, Tomorrow is Denim Day, a global campaign started by Peace Over Violence to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors. This campaign originated in Italy in response to a disturbing court ruling and has since become a symbol of solidarity and activism worldwide. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, I encourage participation by all who are able.…

Colleagues, In honor of National Doctors’ Day, which is officially celebrated tomorrow, March 30, I express my most heartfelt gratitude for the more than 150 faculty physicians who have embraced academic health and have chosen to join and remain with the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. We are also grateful for the approximately 400 residents and fellows who are not only completing the…