News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Paige Smith, DO
People |

Emergency medicine chief resident resides over a hospital floor and takes her expertise to Lake Mead, Allegiant Stadium, and beyond.

woman posing
People |

Among her many titles — therapist, professor, director of UNLV's Couple and Family Therapy Program — Sara Jordan credits her mortician and EMT father for showing her a sense of humor is invaluable even in the most serious of careers.

Glenn Barnes, DO
People |

Doctor of osteopathic medicine Glenn Barnes works to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries for recreational and competitive athletes of all ages.

Members of the Precision Medicine Lab lifting off a manhole cover to study wastewater
Business and Community |

A yearlong collection of headlines featuring community resources, training programs, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.

Jabre Millon
People |

Jabre Millon achieving his goal to become a doctor after working through family trauma.

students doing yoga at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Research |

Wellness expert and medical school professor Anne Weisman shares tips from her mind-body training that anyone can use to de-stress and find balance during the holiday season.

Alex Ma, MD
People |

Medical school alum and second-year resident entertains pediatric hospital patients by volunteering for local nonprofit Critical Care Comics.

photo of wall art
Campus News |

The project represents a gift from the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Class of 2022 and the theme of 'diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.'

three people posing for camera, two women and older male
People |

A first-gen trailblazer, Irwin Munoz is becoming a physician to help others navigate the healthcare system.

Faun Botor (right) alongside fellow charter class graduates Damien Medrano (left) and Toyokazu “Chris” Endo (center).
People |

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV alumna balances her personal life alongside being in the second year of a four-year residency in psychiatry.

Scarlet and Gray, “REB's Glitter Squad”, Lester Cruz and Isabel Ferguson, take pictures and hype up students and families during the October 2022 homecoming football game.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made headlines locally, regionally, and internationally.

Oriaku A. Kas-Osoka, MD
People |

Award-winning associate professor and nonprofit medical director shares what drew her to a career in medicine.