Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Articles by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

A bride stands amidst her wedding party
People | April 9, 2021

As she prepares to graduate from the UNLV School of Medicine next month, Ashley Newell Prandecki looks back at the self-doubt that almost stopped her from pursuing her passion.

An elevated shot of the UNLV School of Medicine building
People | April 2, 2021

More than 25,000 subscribers are following first-year student Shaun Andersen’s progress toward becoming a physician.

A man sits behind a microphone
People | March 26, 2021

Las Vegas ophthalmologist and UNLV alum Dr. Mark Doubrava was an early proponent of the need for a "homegrown" medical school.

"UNLV School of Medicine" sign
People | March 19, 2021

Dr. Rebecca Meyers says she often stops to think that the care she provides to infants today may be impacting people who will be alive 100 years from now.

A woman stands on the beach
People | March 5, 2021

School of Medicine student Diane Han turns to the ER after an attentive doctor played a key role in her father's hour of need.

photo collage of black woman and medical building exterior
People | February 19, 2021

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

A doctor in scrubs points to a medical image
People | February 5, 2021

A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and UNLV colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.