• 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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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV psychiatry residents and faculty member.

Graduates of UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine are helping reduce the mental healthcare gap in Las Vegas.

Chelsea Prollamante, DO, a graduate of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Pediatrics Residency Program, with her nieces.

With a physician shortage placing Nevada near the bottom nationwide for pediatric care, Dr. Chelsea Prollamante is committed to making a difference by serving our community.

Jordan Miller, MD, medical chief resident in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics chief resident Dr. Jordan Miller wants to take care of collegiate and professional athletes and regular Las Vegas residents after completing his fellowship.

Magnus Chun, MD, is a third-year resident in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine.

Driven by all kinds of research, Dr. Magnus Chun has a keen interest in gastroenterology topics.

Ashley Prandecki, MD, an assistant professor in the department of internal medicine, alongside her family.

From student to resident physician to assistant professor at the medical school, Dr. Ashley Prandecki remains committed to serving Nevada.

Plastinated specimen in the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building's cadaver lab.

How medical students are mastering anatomy through human body dissection, plastinated specimens, and immersive technologies.

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.

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