Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV News
UNLV is creating a world-class center for medical education, patient care, and research that prepares Nevada’s doctors with the most innovative and technologically advanced forms of medical training while serving the health care needs of a diverse and urban population through community partnerships.
Current Medicine News
New treatments and interventions offer more hope to catch lung cancer and other pulmonary diseases early, and treat them more effectively.
Artist Danielle Eames turns to medical school at age 32.
A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at UNLV.
Dr. Sierra Mastrantonio offers advice for aspiring students.
Rebel Reset aims to ease return-to-office transition.
The Optum Dr. Tony and Renee Marlon Endowed Chair at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been awarded to the man who created the state's first orthopaedics residency program.
Medicine In The News
According to every romantic TV show and movie ever made, women are hopelessly attracted to “bad boys”, meanwhile, overlooking the “right” person for them – AKA the “nice guy”.
Weed's THC content appears to be getting stronger. What risks does the soaring potency of marijuana pose?
New state data reveals that 12.2% of people who received the first dose of a covid-19 vaccine in Nevada are overdue for their second, with more than two-thirds six or more weeks overdue.
UNLV is helping kids get ready to go back to the classroom.
In what may be the largest survey of physician attitudes about firearms and how firearm-owning surgeons store guns in their homes, U.S. members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) said they support the organization taking an active role in advocating for policies and programs designed to lower the risk of firearm-related injuries and deaths.
Construction of UNLV's new medical education building has come halfway ahead of schedule and under budget. It should be ready for occupancy by the end of June 2022.
