• 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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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.

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.

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