Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

Program Identity & Fit

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Internal Medicine Residency is a medium-sized, medium-size academic program (71 residents) with roots dating to 1979, blending university-based training with substantial community and safety-net exposure across four core sites: University Medical Center (Clark County's public hospital serving underserved locals and international tourists), the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, UNLV Health faculty practice serving Southern Nevada's underserved, and the Southern Nevada Health District for population health exposure. Fellow-supervised subspecialty rotations (cardiology, critical care, endocrinology, GI, geriatrics, pulmonary/critical care) alongside a dedicated simulation center and procedural training suggest a program building toward both hospitalist and subspecialty pipelines, though it explicitly supports residents pursuing primary care, hospitalist, or subspecialty fellowship paths without privileging one track. Scholarly activity is described as valued and presented at regional/national meetings, but the narrative emphasizes collegiality, mentorship (academic advisors for all interns), wellness infrastructure, and a close-knit "family" culture over research as a defining identity, with many graduates remaining in Las Vegas to serve the local community.