• 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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Visiting lecturer stresses the importance of students educating themselves with knowledge that runs beyond medical textbooks — including even that from a legendary basketball coach.

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Plight of Afghan refugees hits close to home for School of Medicine employee who came to America after parents fled Vietnam.

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From professionals to weekend warriors, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Health Sports Medicine Clinic gets active people back in game shape.

A rendering of the Medical Education Building

Permanent building on Shadow Lane Campus now about a year away from completion.

A woman stands near Allegiant Stadium

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine student Liz Groesbeck helps accident victim outside Allegiant Stadium after gruesome car crash.

A medical student buttons a white jacket

White Coat Campaign provides one white coat — and a full scholarship — for School of Medicine students.

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While symptoms may seem to be a medical issue, sometimes the cure comes from changing the environment.

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Kim Case-Nichols has the stamina it takes to complete Ironman competitions and build major facilities.

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Dr. Michael Gardner, president and CEO of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Health, discusses name change for the school's group practice.

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