Making the Rounds

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medical students in surgery gowns around equipment

Working with cadavers provides medical students with valuable experience.

man in front of Petra in Jordan

The refugee experiences of his parents and of people he observed while studying overseas helped fuel his desire to become a doctor.

Dr. John Carroll stands with arms folded in front of a sign.

Dr. Joseph Carroll says the opportunity to be part of the medical school’s team at the UMC Trauma Center was too good to pass up.

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U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada addresses health care costs, including insurance and medicine.

Arthur Gallegos prepares for the traditional white coat ceremony

UNLV's newest class of medical school students pledge to foster an environment of inclusivity and diversity in medicine.

doctor talking to healthcare worker in hallway

Dr. John Fildes continues the vision for establishing UNLV's academic medical center.

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Inspired by a '00s movie and a grandfather she never met, Alexis Hilts found her path to medical school.

Dr. Stephen Dahlem shakes hands with student Gregory Schreck.

Medical school class president combines education and science degrees as he prepares for emergency medicine.

briefcase with UNLV School of Medicine paperwork

A new group of resident physicians recently came on board, just as the school bade farewell to a group who had completed their residencies.