News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

Monica Celine Fortich, Class of 2023 Medical Student
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A residency with the University of California, San Diego awaits Monica Celine Fortich after graduation — but, she'll always call Las Vegas home.

Jessica Fields
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Jessica Fields, medical student and All-American collegiate athlete, knows 'that the discipline that came with athletics will help me as a physician.'

photo illustration of woman standing next to medical graphics
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The associate professor in thoracic surgery says not only did her mother influence her career choice, but was also the person to drive home the importance of a good education.

women wearing t-shirt that says 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Home of the Brave
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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

man with climbing gear poses on rock cliff
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Henderson native Kian Habashi's active lifestyle as an outdoor sports enthusiast made him a shoe-in for being cast in the series, set to broadcast in May.

nutrition facts sign at food pantry
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Food Pantry, Nutrition Center cook up unique educational collaborations.

Dean Kahn at the 2023 State of the School Address
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Marc J. Kahn, dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine shares the year's highlights in annual address. 

Karl Aharonian
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Karl Aharonian's path to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ began thousands of miles from Las Vegas.

Paul Friedman; Nate Hollister, MD; and Scott McDonald (left to right) at the inaugural Circus Meets Medicine Conference, which they co-organized.
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Dr. Nate Hollister and his fellow performers organized a conference for circus entertainers and medical experts to learn from each other.

Class of 2023 medical student hugging her family at Match Day
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With all graduates from the Class of 2023 being matched successfully to residency programs across the U.S., March 17 was a day of sweet celebrations.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ letters surrounded by roses
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A roundup of news stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

Osman M. Rahimi, DO, and Saima Nur, DO
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Thanks to a Nobel-prize winning algorithm, these internal medicine residents â€” and married couple  — could begin their residency, together, at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine.