Making the Rounds

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Pediatrician Committed To Patients' Care and Well-Being — Medically, Emotionally, and Spiritually.
Julpohng (“JP”) Vilai, MD smiles while using laptop.

  

Physician Faces Challenges on Way to Becoming Chief Resident of Internal Medicine
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Dr. Sadaf Fakhra never gave up on her goal of becoming a doctor despite years of challenges.

First Episode Psychosis Program Provides Care At Critical Time
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UNLV Health team helps patients cope with confusing mental health disorder.

Medical Student Doesn't Let Early Stumble Derail Dream Career
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Undergraduate research experiences helped Jordyn Farewell strengthen her academic performance and get into med school.

Coaching Medical Students to Become Physician-Researchers
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Professor Dale Netski models his drive for continual learning at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Firearm Injuries and Deaths: A Medical-Public Health Crisis
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A trauma surgeon's perspective on gunshot injuries and what steps should be taken to address the growing American crisis.

Passionate About Making a Difference
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The medical school's Kristin Steffen lives life large in both her professional and personal lives.

No Age Limit on Dreams of Becoming a Doctor
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Dr. Anthony Desoasido of the Kerkorian School of Medicine wasn't about to allow middle age to stand in the way of his long-held dream of becoming a physician.

Program Helps Women Move into Academic Leadership in Health Care
Alison Netski, MD, professor and chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioral health

Dr. Alison Netski of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is the latest UNLV faculty member to participate in the selective fellowship program.