News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Lorena Suarez-Kelly, MD
People |

Surgical oncologist and cancer researcher joins the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV as an assistant professor of surgery.

Heather Boakye-Wenzel, MD
People |

A childhood malarial infection inspired Heather Boakye-Wenzel 'to become a doctor to help people ... to make people feel better.'

Santosha Veeramachaneni
People |

For Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2025 student Santosha Veeramachaneni, writing stories is a way to 'improve access and equity in the community.'

The Sphere on the Las Vegas Strip.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, research, and academic achievement.

Medical student Cameron Harris (center) on Allegiant Stadium's sideline with Raiders chief medical officer, Dr. Navdeep Singh (left), and team president, Sandra Douglass Morgan (right).
Business and Community |

Cameron Harris' career choice in orthopaedic surgery is reinforced after completing sports medicine clinical rotation with the Raiders.

Katerina Roma, DO,
People |

Pursuing a fellowship in gastroenterology seemed to be a natural choice for Katerina Roma, who grew up working with her hands – mending old furniture, electronics, and bicycles.

Juliann Shih, MD
Research |

Internal medicine resident Juliann Shih’s eight-year research project into chromosomal anomalies in tumorous cells culminates in lauded publication.

Students at Pida Plaza on the first day of classes (Josh Hawkins, UNLV).
Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

group of professionals sitting for a conference
Campus News |

This fall, Academic Impressions will be bringing even more personal, professional, and leadership education resources to UNLV faculty.

close up of sign that reads kirk kerkorian school of medicine at unlv, academic healthcare campus
Campus News |

The school's many medical residents, faculty physicians, students, and fellows are finding innovative ways to help provide health care resources to Nevada's communities.

Owen McCloskey, human anatomy and lab supervisor, guides medical students through the cadaveric dissection lab at the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.
Campus News |

The use of the cadaveric dissection lab complements the virtual anatomy instruction by offering a more hands-on learning experience for students.

Patient Cornelia 'Connie' Jackson and Dr. Jennifer Baynosa
Business and Community |

Throughout treatment for breast cancer, Cornelia 'Connie' Jackson found Jennifer Baynosa, MD, and the UNLV Health General Surgery Clinic staff to be 'so caring and so professional.'