Ed Ort

Freelance writer

Edward Ort has had a long career as a writer and content developer for a diverse range of companies in the computer industry, such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, and Sony Ericsson. Now retired, he has turned his attention to a long-held interest in medicine and health care issues.

Articles by Ed Ort

Dr. Barbara Atkinson speaks at podium
Business and Community | July 27, 2016

Dr. Barbara Atkinson's experience on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues is having a practical and timely influence on the School of Medicine's curriculum.

Dr. Mark Guadagnoli speaks in a meeting
People | July 12, 2016

A unique aspect of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine’s curriculum gets students to focus on personal growth and professional enrichment.

White board
Business and Community | July 6, 2016

Tackling community issues is fundamental to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine as it prepares for its incoming class in 2017.

Dr. Parvesh Kumar
Business and Community | June 30, 2016

The new cancer program director at the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine on his vision for developing a world-class research center and what that means for Las Vegas.

Dr. Stephen Dahlem draws on white board
Campus News | May 25, 2016

Forget the big lecture halls — 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's future doctors will begin their studies by working in groups to treat (paper) patients.