• School of Medicine staff performing curbside testing for SARS-CoV-2 in the parking lot of the 1707 Charleston location in 2020..
  • Medical student doing research in the lab of Edwin Oh, Ph.D.
  • A student looking at a research poster at the Medical Research Society 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium in 2021.

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Multi-surgical specialty cadaver lab on September 13, 2022, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ºÚÁÏÍø.

The once-a-year cadaver lab gives neophyte surgeons the chance to practice procedures.

Dr. Leanne Free

Dr. Leanne Free's passion for building relationships has led to a satisfying career as an OB/GYN â€” and to the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ºÚÁÏÍø.

woman posing in lobby

A focus on literacy set the foundation for Zaria Rayes' path to medical school.

U.N.L.V. Health Signage

The program, which will be awarded $190,000 a year, provides care to women, infants, children, and youth who are infected with or affected by HIV. 

photo of Marine Corporal Justin Atkins

After serving in Iraq, Marine Cpl. Justin Atkins was inspired to become a doctor by the physicians who treated his injuries after an IED explosion.

Dr. Jeremy P. Kilburn smiling in his white medical coat.

  

Animated Image of Polio

Assistant professor Josephine Sun offers expertise on the re-emergence of the polio virus and the importance of routine immunizations. 

Marvi Moreno at white coat ceremony.

Years of juggling work, school, and family obligations pay off as Marvi Moreno finally begins medical school. 

Medical students stand with large cut out of a pink heart.

School of Medicine student reflects on how her volunteer experience is bridging the gap between the community and medicine.

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ºÚÁÏÍø Medicine Magazine Cover for Summer 2024

Summer 2024