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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV offers a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program designed to train a varied student population in patient-focused healthcare while preparing them for impactful careers in clinical work, research, and community engagement. This program combines core scientific education with hands-on primary care training, community service initiatives targeting public health inequalities, and independent research opportunities that expand medical knowledge and local health resources. Students cultivate a dedication to public service and continuous learning while studying topics like biomedical ethics, patient safety, population health, teamwork in healthcare, professional conduct, cultural awareness, bias mitigation, and the legal and societal dimensions of medicine.
The accredited four-year M.D. program, open to post-bachelor candidates, aims to produce skilled physicians committed to delivering exceptional care and enhancing community well-being. True to its mission as a socially responsible, community-oriented institution focused on improving Nevada's health, the program emphasizes strong connections between educators and learners, doctors and patients, and the medical school and the public it serves.