News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

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People |

Sarah Grimley works diligently not only on her studies but also on efforts to help the LGBTQ+ community.

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People |

School of Medicine student Diane Han turns to the ER after an attentive doctor played a key role in her father's hour of need.

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Research |

A "minus 80" freezer keeps the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine well below zero, but it was a mistake UNLV got it in the first place.

A group of doctors and a patient stand in front of a UNLV Medicine sign
People |

Drew Robinson credits the treatment by numerous UNLV physicians for his recovery after a suicide attempt.

nurse administers shot to woman
Campus News |

From Medicine to Nursing to Public Health, UNLV students are front-and-center in COVID-19 inoculation effort.

U.N.L.V. school of medicine logo
Campus News |

School earns accreditation from Liaison Committee on Medical Education, meaning it meets or exceeds the highest standards for schools of medicine.

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People |

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

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People |

A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and UNLV colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.

A woman prepares a syringe with COVID-19 vaccine
People |

UNLV Medicine workers part of the COVID-19 battle as vaccine rollout is just beginning.

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.