News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

UNLV researchers looking at brain scan peer through glass at fRMI machine
Research |

UNLV boasts Nevada’s only MRI facility dedicated to university research. Here’s what our professors hope to discover with it.

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

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
Business and Community |

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
Business and Community |

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.
Business and Community |

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.

Jefferson W. Kinney, PhD
Business and Community |

The department of brain health is advancing groundbreaking research while helping the community better understand cognitive wellness.

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

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.
Business and Community |

Community is what ultimately defines the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV's mission and purpose.

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Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

blood pressure cuff against light blue backdrop
Research |

UNLV-led study used long-term health data from nearly 1,000 participants to track relationship between DNA methylation and blood pressure.

student collage
People |

With programs spanning bachelor’s through doctoral levels, students can tailor their education to their specific professional goals.

Edwin Avallone, DO (left), with third-year, internal medicine resident Ryan Parto, MD (right).
People |

Dr. Edwin Avallone mentors internal medicine residents at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, emphasizing diagnostic reasoning and patient-centered care.