Topic: health and medicine
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Championing Access: UNLV Graduate Tackles Nevada’s Health Inequities
With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.
Rebel Grad Slam Winner Stands Out for Research on Antibiotic-Resistant Shigella
New Ph.D. graduate Taylor Gerson credits faculty for putting her on the path toward graduate research.
Turning Coursework into Solutions for Nevada’s Children
Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.
Culture of Support Attracted Physician to Medical School
Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.
The Course: EMT for Fire Services
Applied Health Sciences students learn basics of emergency medicine through the real-life scenarios of firefighters.
The Interview: Dr. Karen Kucharski
New to Southern Nevada, the dental medicine professor isn't shy about playing tourist and finds students often make the best teachers.
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