Making the Rounds

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Marc J. Kahn, MD, MBA, dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, giving his State of the School Address on April 15, 2024.

Faculty and staff joined the dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at his fourth State of the School Address, the second one to be hosted at the Medical Education Building.

Healthcare practitioner holding a patient's hands

Dedicated to helping underserved communities in Nevada, UNLV Health is leading transformative health care while educating and training Nevada’s future health care practitioners.

Michael Patros, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2024 President, after finding out where he matched for residency training during Match Day.

The medical school celebrated the class of 2024 matches and welcomed 87 residents to their graduate medical education programs.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.

The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.

Dr. Mitchell Forman

Dr. Mitchell Forman, who will lead the new fellowship, shares how the program will help attract, train, and retain more physicians to the state.

First-year medical students Jacquelyn Fields (left) and Samrawit Misiker at the 2024 Region 1 Medical Education Conference for the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).

Chapters representing 10 Western states attended the regional conference for the Student National Medical Association.

Paul Harasim

Paul Harasim, author and associate editorial director of the medical school for over six years, shares his farewell.

Rebecca Scherr, MD

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

Dr. Larry Alexander

As assistant dean for biomedical science education, Larry D. Alexander will continue to expand the school of medicine's curriculums to better benefit both students and patients.