News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Six COVID vaccines on a blue tray
Business and Community |

UNLV vaccine expert Johan Bester examines the ethical considerations behind the decision to get inoculated.

A sign reads "Silver State Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility"
Campus News |

The 36-bed skilled nursing site is expected to add an important dimension to students’ clinical education.

"UNLV School of Medicine" sign
Campus News |

Volunteer efforts by hundreds of Southern Nevada physicians enhance the medical training of UNLV students.

three studio portraits
People |

Members of the inaugural class of the UNLV School of Medicine await the results of Match Day — the day med school students across the nation find out where they will receive their specialty training.

Professor Nancy Lough standing in front of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
People |

Great places are made of great people. Here are a few who made the news in 2020.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, UNLV responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to UNLV's faculty experts for answers.

Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture |

A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.

Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at U.N.L.V.
Research |

A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.

medical personnel in PPE
Campus News |

From groundbreaking research to breaking ground on a new medical education building, the UNLV School of Medicine continues to transform care in the community.

two headshots side by side of a woman and man
People |

Drs. Abbey and Bradley Burger met in an unusual setting while attending medical school.

Woman wearing a U.N.L.V. mask
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at UNLV.

Man in doctor coat in front of lights.
People |

School of Medicine surgeon draws upon his engineering background to make challenging decisions.