News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

Dean Marc J. Kahn and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Dean Paul Hauptman together at the Nevada Legislature.
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An increase in medical residency and fellowship positions would help decrease the state's physician shortage.

woman with medical background graphic behind her
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In addition to her own research projects, the biostatistician provides statistical and research training to faculty, residents, and students in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Casey Roehr, MD
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Dr. Casey Roehr now performs surgeries at the same hospital he was born in: UMC.

researchers standing over sewer manhole
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Researchers track and compare wastewater samples between the Las Vegas Strip and the local community to better estimate visitor impacts to local disease trends. 

Robert Hersh
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

Robert Hersh (1987-2022), alumnus and talented architect, played an integral role in the planning and construction of the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building.

Daun’Lee Warren
People |

When Daun'Lee Warren's father told her she could be 'whatever you put your mind to,' she dreamed of becoming a doctor.

James King
People |

The Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building employee was honored for his support of fellow AV/IT techs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kevin Lee, MD
People |

Internal medicine resident Kevin Lee appreciates the independence he's experienced during his residency, which has been marked by a tumultuous pandemic.

Paige Smith, DO
People |

Emergency medicine chief resident resides over a hospital floor and takes her expertise to Lake Mead, Allegiant Stadium, and beyond.

woman posing
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Among her many titles â€” therapist, professor, director of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Couple and Family Therapy Program â€” Sara Jordan credits her mortician and EMT father for showing her a sense of humor is invaluable even in the most serious of careers.

Glenn Barnes, DO
People |

Doctor of osteopathic medicine Glenn Barnes works to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries for recreational and competitive athletes of all ages.

Members of the Precision Medicine Lab lifting off a manhole cover to study wastewater
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