News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý

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People |

School of Medicine student Diane Han turns to the ER after an attentive doctor played a key role in her father's hour of need.

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Research |

A "minus 80" freezer keeps the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine well below zero, but it was a mistake ÐÔÊӽ紫ý got it in the first place.

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People |

Drew Robinson credits the treatment by numerous ÐÔÊӽ紫ý physicians for his recovery after a suicide attempt.

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Campus News |

From Medicine to Nursing to Public Health, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students are front-and-center in COVID-19 inoculation effort.

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Campus News |

School earns accreditation from Liaison Committee on Medical Education, meaning it meets or exceeds the highest standards for schools of medicine.

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People |

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

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People |

A bout with malaria put Oluwafunmilola Okuyemi on the path to becoming a physician. Today she and ÐÔÊӽ紫ý colleagues have pioneered a way to lessen COVID-19 spread during surgery.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

A woman prepares a syringe with COVID-19 vaccine
People |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Medicine workers part of the COVID-19 battle as vaccine rollout is just beginning.

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Business and Community |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý vaccine expert Johan Bester examines the ethical considerations behind the decision to get inoculated.

A sign reads "Silver State Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility"
Campus News |

The 36-bed skilled nursing site is expected to add an important dimension to students’ clinical education.

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Campus News |

Volunteer efforts by hundreds of Southern Nevada physicians enhance the medical training of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students.