Articles by Loraine Garcia
How Medical School's Program for Nevada's 'Downwinders' Is Making a Difference
Nevada RESEP is working to ensure those impacted by radioactive fallout receive services, education, and compensation.
Expanding Access to Care Through the UNLV Community Clinic
The clinic provides care to the most underserved members of the Las Vegas community, all while offering critical learning experiences to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV students.
Bridging Military & Civilian Medicine
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program participates in the Las Vegas Military-Civilian Partnership, allowing both military and civilian residents to learn skills they wouldn’t get anywhere else.
Healing Through Connection
With a passion for helping people, psychiatry residents Dr. Anirudh Singh and Dr. Joel Jimenez Vargas value human connection while serving the Las Vegas community.
Guiding the Next Generation of Physicians
Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.
Award-Winning Faculty Member Drives Alzheimer's Research Forward
With women making up almost two-thirds of Americans diagnosed with the disease, Dr. Amanda Osse is focused on bringing women’s health to the forefront of Alzheimer’s studies.
From Athlete to Surgeon: A Resident’s Path to 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.
The Interview: Marie Padilla
This operations specialist at the School of Medicine is powered by main-character energy and a lot of sticky notes.
2025: A Year of Impact
Reflecting on all the successes the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine has accomplished in the past year.