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Elissa Palmer, MD, FAAFP, and medical students at the UNLV Community Clinic, located at Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada’s Ruffin Family Clinic.
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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.

Jennifer Young on a trail at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
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At the heart of the School of Medicine's commitment to service is Jennifer Young, whose work continues to strengthen the bonds between the school and the community it serves.

Suparna Shah, MD, an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
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Dr. Suparna Shah is part of the only team in the state performing oral cavity cancer surgeries with reconstruction.

Dr. Leanne Free alongside military residents in a clinic room.
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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.

The outside of the Marlow Early Childhood Education Campus.
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Opening fall 2026, the expanded campus will welcome up to 80 new little Rebels, giving more families access to high-quality early childhood education.

Jefferson W. Kinney, PhD
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The department of brain health is advancing groundbreaking research while helping the community better understand cognitive wellness.

aerial view of the Las Vegas Valley
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Annual forecast prepared by UNLV’s Center for Business and Economic Research now projects Clark County will reach 3 million residents in 2055. 
 

Anirudh “Ani” Singh, DO, and Joel Jimenez Vargas, MD, are third-year residents in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health.
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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.

Aerial view of the Las Vegas Medical District sign with the Las Vegas skyline in the background.
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Community is what ultimately defines the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV's mission and purpose.

view of UNLV campus facing east
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UNLV’s first named academic department honors the Molasky family’s decades-long connection to the university; reflects investment in students, faculty, and region's future.

cannabis plants
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UNLV Cannabis Policy Institute expert explains how two pieces of federal action may impact marijuana research, sales, transport, and consumption in Nevada and beyond.

Students in the first cohort of UNLV’s insurance and risk management program with Chris Utterback
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A new $2.6 million gift from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation will extend scholarship support to more students.

winning team holds check
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How a stubborn bird dropping on a campus building helped spark the winning students’ idea for a high-rise window-cleaning drone.

people playing golf on the green
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Promoting the game and serving the community go hand in glove for UNLV golf management students.

three children in dental chair
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In places where patients often travel hours or go without treatment, UNLV-trained dentists are closing critical gaps in access.

UNLV Corporate Challenge volleyball team doing fun poses
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The citywide competition brings UNLV faculty and staff together for friendly rivalry and wellness.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV psychiatry residents and faculty member.
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Graduates of UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine are helping reduce the mental healthcare gap in Las Vegas.

STEM Workshop
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UNLV graduate students host a science workshop at Sunrise Mountain High School, providing an opportunity for kids to explore numerous career pathways.