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Dr. Jacob Altholz's selection for NASA Aerospace Medicine clerkship leads to a unique research opportunity at the space center in Houston, Texas.

With plans to become a surgeon, medical student and award-winning equestrian Shaunicy Sturm wants 'to change a patient’s life so that they wake up to a better future.'

Forensic Pathology Fellowship Director Lisa Gavin calls the program 'paramount' in bringing more specialists to the state.

Third-year medical students are set to be the first pair of identical twins to graduate from the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

After her sister's childhood cancer diagnosis, Courtney Thornton learned firsthand the importance of access to quality medical care.

Local doctors pass knowledge on to Las Vegas' next generation of physicians.

Hounded by stress? Studies show that on a ruff day, spending time with a dog has health benefits.

News highlights featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students who made local and national headlines.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study pinpoints 10 bacterial groups associated with Alzheimer’s disease, provides new insights into the relationship between gut makeup and dementia.

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

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.