“60 by 16” fundraising campaign targets $6 million for 60, four-year scholarships; immediate community support has school nearly two-thirds of the way to goal.

The new School of Medicine planning dean on changes in health care, access to doctors, and what's needed to improve the health of Southern Nevadans.

What will a medical school bring to UNLV research and discovery?

University submits application to begin process for accreditation by Liaison Committee on Medical Education; planning for inaugural entering class in fall 2017.

The planning dean on the new UNLV School of Medicine and what it will mean to Southern Nevada.

Atkinson will develop vision and oversee planning for UNLV School of Medicine after successfully leading University of Kansas School of Medicine from 2002-2012.