Making the Rounds

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Hard Work is Key to Success
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Med school student says hard work always beats talent as long as a person works harder than the talent.

Budget Analyst Highlights the Importance of Caring and Helping Others
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Kathleen Benally tapped into a supportive community to help her son thrive despite hearing loss.

From Long-Haul Trucker to MD
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Lengthy trips across the lower 48 gave Tammera Flores new perspectives on people as well as on how she would like to practice medicine.

Pediatric Neurologist Creates Literary Space for Children to Understand Autism
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Dr. Rooman Ahad inspired by patients to write a book that builds empathy for those with special needs.

Dr. Jocelyn Burke Sets Goal to Improve Access to Advanced Surgical Care
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New faculty physician working to establish a multidisciplinary, minimally invasive surgery center through UNLV.

OB/GYN Health Care Hero Departs Too Soon, His Legacy Lives On
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Multi-talented physician Kenneth Warren Volker left a lasting impact on the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, Las Vegas, and Nevada.

Medical School Program Makes a Difference for Families Affected by Down Syndrome
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Dr. Kate Martin leads effort to improve health care in Nevada for those with intellectual disabilities.

Medical Student Helps People Facing Language and Other Challenges
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An immigrant herself, Aziza Dhalai says she remembers how scary it can be to arrive in a new country.

Pitch Man
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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Media Relations Manager Paul Joncich balances work with facing a steady diet of fastballs.