• School of Medicine staff performing curbside testing for SARS-CoV-2 in the parking lot of the 1707 Charleston location in 2020..
  • Medical student doing research in the lab of Edwin Oh, Ph.D.
  • A student looking at a research poster at the Medical Research Society 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium in 2021.

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Jennifer Chen, MD, and her dog Archibald sitting on the lawn of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

Dr. Jennifer Chen shares her passion for emergency medicine and how the specialty complements her lifestyle.

From left to right: Sara Jordan, PhD; Vaida Kazlauskaite, PhD; Brandon Eddy, PhD; and Dawn Moore, MS.

The medical school's couple and family therapy program is Nevada's only accredited, face-to-face program preparing students for CFT licensure.

Drone shot of the medical education building

Reflecting on all the successes the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine has accomplished in the past year.

Denice Ichinoe, DO

Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.

Declan Feery, MD

Dr. Declan Feery credits his great teaching to lessons learned from his attendings and co-residents while working with medical students.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV residents Drs. Demitri and Jessica Franzoni alongside their two dogs.

Members of the school's second graduating class, now fourth-year residents, are committed to serving Nevada together.

Sofia Yeremian, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 student

A medical student reflects on how a trip to Armenia reminded her why she chose medicine and UNLV to pursue her dream.

Isa Avenido, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2028 student

Medical student Maria Isabelle Avenido is inspired to pursue a medical career where the emphasis is for equitable access.

Dr. Harry Ching standing beside a chair in a medical exam room with equipment in the background.

Dr. Harry Ching is one of only 53 ear, nose, and throat physicians in Nevada.

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