Articles by Paul Harasim

Commanding the Trauma Bay
Lt. Col. Stephanie Streit does double duty as military surgeon and Kerkorian School of Medicine professor through unique partnership.

Medical School Faculty Receive Barrick Distinguished Scholar Awards
Edwin Oh uses genetics to improve health while Katherine Hertlein explores healthy relationships and the connection between sexuality and technology.

Medical Student Overcomes Challenges to Become Advocate For Health Care Equality
Third-year medical student Sherine Khanbijian refused to let setbacks derail her dream of becoming a physician.

Physician’s Commitment to Serving Southern Nevada Continues After Retirement
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's John Fildes looks back at decades of medical accomplishments.

Physician's Life-and-Death Struggle Provides Insights for More Compassionate Care
"Walking in his patients' shoes" takes on new meaning for Dr. Alfredo Iardino.

Scientist Shares How Wastewater Surveillance Program Empowers Public Health Decision-Making
Professor Edwin Oh finds valuable COVID information lurking in our sewers.

Looking Into the Life of Nevada's First Black Pediatrician
Dr. Beverly Neyland credits her parents with setting her on the path to success.

The Interview: Ann Diggins
Following a circuitous route from South Dakota to Nevada, Ann Diggins now helps students navigate their way through the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.

Match Madness: Medical Students Learn Where They'll Spend Residencies
41 percent of the Class of 2022 staying in Nevada for the next stage of their medical training.