• 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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Lengthy trips across the lower 48 gave Tammera Flores new perspectives on people as well as on how she would like to practice medicine.

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Dr. Rooman Ahad inspired by patients to write a book that builds empathy for those with special needs.

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New faculty physician working to establish a multidisciplinary, minimally invasive surgery center through ºÚÁÏÍø.

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Multi-talented physician Kenneth Warren Volker left a lasting impact on the ºÚÁÏÍø Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, Las Vegas, and Nevada.

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Dr. Kate Martin leads effort to improve health care in Nevada for those with intellectual disabilities.

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An immigrant herself, Aziza Dhalai says she remembers how scary it can be to arrive in a new country.

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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ºÚÁÏÍø Media Relations Manager Paul Joncich balances work with facing a steady diet of fastballs.

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The relationship between the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ºÚÁÏÍø and University Medical Center helps push forward the quality of health care in the region.

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Native Las Vegan Dechelle Brandon keeps eye on spending at the Medical School.

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