Dr. Kate Martin, ’02 BS Biology, is the family medicine residency program director at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas. She also serves as vice chief of staff for University Medical Center and is the lead physician of a health promotion program for adults with developmental disabilities at Opportunity Village.

The advice I'd give myself as a new graduate … Find a way to contribute to the community where you work, above and beyond your traditional job description. Community work unites everyone in your workplace toward a common goal and it can bring a profound positive change to those who are the most in need. Whether it’s forming a corporate team to participate in a charity walk, visiting a senior center, or organizing a food drive for the local food bank during the holidays, there endless ways you can contribute.

If you can make a lasting commitment to community service, you’ll find that your newly acquired knowledge and skills as a UNLV graduate will be even more appreciated by your colleagues and supervisors in the workplace.

The Alumni Advice series is part of our special 2016 commencement week celebrations, which include the annual Alumni Association Awards Program on May 12, and the spring graduation ceremonies on May 13 and 14. Join us in congratulating our newest alumni on social media with #UNLVGrad.