News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Claire Ong, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2026 student.
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The future oncologist hopes to return to the medical school as an attending physician after finishing her medical training.

Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo
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Dr. Lyanna Joy LaFredo, who has practiced medicine for 16 years, has a particular interest in children’s development and mental health.

Dr. Brent Blackwell, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV general surgery resident.
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Dr. Brent Blackwell plans on pursuing a fellowship in trauma surgery after he completes his residency in general surgery.

Annette Mayes, MD
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OB-GYN physician who recently joined the medical school feels fulfilled being a mentor and role model to others following in her footsteps.

The Las Vegas skyline (Josh Hawkins, UNLV).
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A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s dedication to community and research.

Dr. Kenneth Izuora and Dr. Sanna Fatima
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This American Diabetes Awareness Month, Dr. Kenneth Izuora and Dr. Sanna Fatima highlight Nevada's need for more endocrinologists.

two adults and a baby
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A prevalence of asthma in the Black community moved Dr. Justin Jeffries to pursue a fellowship in pulmonary medicine and critical care.

marine playing a tuba in military band
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Following in his father's footsteps, Dr. Steven Mowen was drawn to both performing in a military band and the fast-paced field of emergency medicine.

Spooky season at UNLV (Becca Schwartz\UNLV).
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A collection of news stories focused on research, expert insights, and academic achievement.

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UNLV junior Rose Jiang is the artist behind 'Primum Non Nocere,' digital art gifted to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine by the class of 2023.

woman in black outfit poses in park
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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine professor wants people to know that there's a lot more to obstetrics and gynecology than just delivering babies.

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The Silver State Award recipient extends his business philosophy of cultivating a family culture to his many philanthropic causes.