News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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.

Outdoor view
Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Research |

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

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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.

undergraduates
Campus News |

A collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Alexander Turner, MD, third-year resident in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
People |

Resident physician Alexander Turner shares his journey to emergency medicine and how he plans to stay in Las Vegas after completing his training.

Close up image of a medical IV drip bag
Research |

UNLV-led research team uses wastewater surveillance to suss out C. auris strains with greater precision, paving way for potential new therapeutic development.

test tubes in a laboratory
Research |

Tenth annual report led by noted clinician-scientist Dr. Jeffrey Cummings tracks status, trends associated with 192 active clinical trials worldwide.