• 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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Dr. Mayra Jones-Betancourt takes seriously her role as the Latino Medical Student Faculty Advisor at the medical school.

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Dr. Mitchell Lyons was inspired by sister's doctor to pursue a career in medicine.

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A bequest from Patrick Thomas Rose will help Nevadans seeking medical degrees.

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Recently released artist's renderings show plans for the building that is scheduled to be under construction in February 2021.

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The partnership is designed to help health care workers deal with stress resulting from the pandemic.

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Dr. David Di John recommends frequently discussing the disease with your family.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ internist Rajany Dy says accurately forecasting who will survive COVID-19 just can’t be done.

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Six School of Medicine emergency physicians reflect on what they are learning from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Planning and effort at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Medicine's public testing location helping to put patients at ease, contribute to public health fight.

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