News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Wearing a blue checkered blazer, blue checkered dress shirt and gray pants, Joe Murphy, winner of the 2024 Silver State Award, poses in the shop at Murphy Electric
People |

After launching his electrical contracting business, Joe Murphy plugs into his spirit of generosity to support UNLV.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV residents and fellows at the Multi-Surgical Specialty (MIS) Cadaver Lab.
Business and Community |

How the School of Medicine's 11 residency specialty programs and 11 fellowship programs bring medical expertise to the community.

Wearing black medical scrubs, Dr. Chase Shropshire poses with his arms crossed in a mock hospital triage area at the UNLV School of Medicine
People |

Even well into his undergraduate studies, Chase Shropshire didn't envision a career in medicine. Now he’s the School of Medicine’s first Alumnus of the Year.

Medical students during a lecture.
Business and Community |

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's program equips future doctors with the knowledge and clinical skills needed to become a physician who cares for the community.

Kavita Batra, PhD, MPH, BDS, FRSPH
Research |

Collaborating with researchers around the world continues to expand and enhance biostatistician Kavita Batra's reputation in the scientific community.

test tube and pipettes on black table
Research |

Entities sign Memorandum of Understanding to cultivate best-in-class clinical research services for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Mojave Counseling Day Treatment staff, Stuart Keller (far left) and Susanna Guarino (far right), participating in a music group activity with clients.
Business and Community |

The outpatient mental health program has been serving our community for the past 32 years.

group of health sciences staff and students stand outside
Campus News |

The Top Tier initiative is aimed at unifying the university’s health sciences programs.

Jaineet Chhabra, MD
People |

Jaineet Chhabra, family medicine resident at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, is making his mark in the sports medicine field.

students walking on campus with Lied Library in the background
Campus News |

Check out the resources available for faculty, staff, and students; pilot program extends Lied Library's hours of operation.

black-and-white photo of group watching fireworks at a building grand opening
UNLV History |

A transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV hits a major milestone.

Portrait of Richard Baynosa standing next to a surgical robot.
People |

Dr. Richard Baynosa shares how advances in robotic techniques are improving patient outcomes.