News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý

Ashley Pruitt graduates with a Doctorate of Public Policy at commencement.
Business and Community |

Alumna Ashley Pruitt credits Doctorate of Public Policy degree for teaching her how to reach legislators — and their constituents.

Denice Ichinoe, DO
People |

Dr. Denice Ichinoe was drawn to the family and community medicine residency program’s commitment to teaching residents and caring for underserved communities.

Declan Feery, MD
People |

Dr. Declan Feery credits his great teaching to lessons learned from his attendings and co-residents while working with medical students.

Fall colors 2025
Campus News |

Some of the biggest news headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students.

AI Chatbot
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý researcher Soon Cho takes on the nascent space of human relationships with artificial intelligence, and the impacts of using chatbots for therapy.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna and returning student Faria Tavacoli
People |

Faria Tavacoli is the first Nevada student to be selected for the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý residents Drs. Demitri and Jessica Franzoni alongside their two dogs.
People |

Members of the school's second graduating class, now fourth-year residents, are committed to serving Nevada together.

Holiday blues
People |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý therapist Dawn Moore explains how to manage relationships, navigate tricky topics, and shares tips to stay happy as the sun sets on another year.

Sofia Yeremian, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Class of 2028 student
People |

A medical student reflects on how a trip to Armenia reminded her why she chose medicine and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý to pursue her dream.

Students on campus.
Campus News |

A selection of top news headlines featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students.

Isa Avenido, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Class of 2028 student
People |

Medical student Maria Isabelle Avenido is inspired to pursue a medical career where the emphasis is for equitable access.

Woman in white medical coat with the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Medicine logo poses in front of a ÐÔÊӽ紫ý School of Medicine sign with her right hand in her pocket and left hand on a silver rail
People |

When Dr. Faun Lee Powers isn’t caring for patients, the School of Medicine Alumna of the Year is back at her alma mater shaping the next generation of mental health practitioners.