News: Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

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People |

Kris Engelstad McGarry and the Engelstad Family Foundation are helping make the dreams of dozens of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine students come true.

Dr. Nadia Gomez
Research |

A national study on simulation training is changing how obstetrics and gynecology practitioners learn to perform surgeries.

Six 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ women researchers sitting down in a lounge area
Research |

The history of health research is one of men studying men. Several 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are flipping the script, creating new possibilities for women’s health and well-being in the process.

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Research |

That pain in your neck may be from your tablet device, how librarians help keep students in school, a research course that has undergrads digging up viruses, and more.

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Campus News |

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine.

Pregnant woman
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ anthropology researchers Daniel Benyshek, Laura Gryder, and Sharon Young found that placentophagy may not deliver the benefits practitioners anticipate.

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Research |

In the last two years, two 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty members and four students have visited various parts of the world to study, teach, and foster international goodwill as part of the prestigious Fulbright Program.

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Research |

Clinical Translational Research Infrastructure Network to expand research capacity at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and 12 partner institutions with the aim of improving the health of residents.

Portrait of Dr. Joseph Thorton
People |

The first colorectal surgeon to practice in Nevada says that teaching is what keeps him young.

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People |

A member of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine's inaugural class reflects on past adversities that led to success.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ School of Medicine's Dr. Laura Shaw has tips to get parents and kids alike back in the school-time swing.

Portrait of Dr. Amber Champion
People |

An unexpected health diagnosis prompted Dr. Amber Champion to rethink her career plans.