Through the uncertainty of accreditation, the charter class gambled on a fledgling medical school — and then faced a mass shooting and catastrophic pandemic. For 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s first medical school graduates, the risk pays off.
From a suggestion in an economic impact report to graduating its charter class in just 10 years. Here's how the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ got here and how it will shape health care in Southern Nevada.
Scholarships for the charter class relieve financial burden for future health care providers.
More than 100,000 vaccinations have been given so far.
Keith E. Whitfield on the long journey of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Student Service 2021 Award recipient Ayla Gelsinger helps those recovering from PTSD through her work with Silver State Service Dogs.
Multidisciplinary student team overcame 2020 pandemic obstacles and competition delays to win first in the operations and presentation categories, and second place for innovation and energy.
School to be known as the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in recognition of private support from Kerkorian Estate and other private donors.
Cory Colombini and Sabrina Novenschi will continue their education in Southern Nevada after graduating next month as part of the charter class of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine.
Dr. Jeffrey Cummings and multidisciplinary research team to expand 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s clinical trials observatory with $3 million grant.
Residencies and fellowships are crucial tools to helping grow the number of doctors in Southern Nevada.
As she prepares to graduate from the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine next month, Ashley Newell Prandecki looks back at the self-doubt that almost stopped her from pursuing her passion.