June 4-24, 2009
Terence K. Smith named to exclusive membership organization
Cambridge's Who's Who, June 4
Dr. Terence K. Smith, professor for the Department of Physiology & Cell Biology of the University of Nevada School of Medicine, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of medical research and education.
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Great tradition continues with awarding of Herz Gold Medal
Reno Gazette Journal, June 6
Francis, who is bound for the University of Nevada School of Medicine in the fall to continue his studies, graduated from Coronado High School in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson and enrolled at UNR in 2005.
HEALTH CARE: Residency program once again shows its impact
North Bay Business Journal, June 6
Kamin VanGuilder attended the University of Nevada School of Medicine and worked many years as a medical assistant.
Physicians, students provide medical assistance at Reno Rodeo
Nevada News, June 8
School of Medicine physicians and students along with medical volunteers from the Reno Rodeo Association will provide medical assistance and expertise as needed to both competitors and spectators at the June 18-27 event.
Fatigue in the Endurance Athlete
BeginnerTriathlete.com, June 9
Michael D. Milligan, M.D. is board certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. He is the Medical Director and Head Team Physician for UNLV athletics, the Program Director for the University of Nevada School of Medicine Sports Medicine Fellowship, and owner of University Sports Medicine, a private practice sports medicine clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In defense of food, not just individual nutrients
Reno Gazette Journal, June 9
John Packham, Ph.D. is Director of Health Policy Research at the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
A Few Minutes with Milt
KUNR, June 15
This week Milt chats with Dr. Wei Yan, associate professor in the UNR Medical School's Department of Cell biology about new developments in male fertility and contraception.
Medical school controller to compete in Reno Rodeo
Reno Gazette Journal, June 16
In her day job, Kimberli Quinn deals with the multimillion-dollar budget of the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Doctor performs 500th open heart surgery at CTRHC
Nevada Appeal, June 17
He is a longtime partner in the Nevada Heart Surgeons group and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
Regents approve new chancellor for higher education
Las Vegas Sun, June 18
The Regents voted to approve a salary above the normal maximum for the University of Nevada School of Medicine to hire Sanford Barsky, M.D., as professor and chairman of the Department of Pathology.
More people on the move
Pensacola News Journal, June 21
He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Nevada advocates say national reform a must
Reno Gazette Journal, June 21
But John McDonald, former dean of the University of Nevada School of Medicine and now vice president of its Health Sciences Division, sees electronic health records as a cost saver, because, he said, it will prevent more expensive medical bills down the line.
Bayside landing
Reuters, June 22
After earning her medical degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, Desmond-Hellmann was an intern at UCSF, then later an assistant professor specializing in blood-borne cancers.
Adults need vaccinations too; when are you due?
Reno Gazette Journal, June 23
"Childhood vaccinations don't protect you lifelong,"" said Dr. Ronda Keller.
Cancer institute director steps aside as colleague takes the reins
Las Vegas Sun, June 24
The AMSA studied the conflict of interest policies of each school and issued letter grades. The University of Nevada School of Medicine received a “D.”
Student Outreach Clinic - UNR School of Medicine
Incline Village Schools, June 24
Clinic Location Family Medicine Center, University of Nevada, Reno -- The clinic is located on the corner of 17th St and East Stadium Way (northeast from the football stadium) on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
U.S. Sen. Grassley: Seeks information about medical school policies
IowaPolitics.com, June 24
The 23 schools receiving Grassley’s letter are: the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine..
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Emergency medicine residency makes headlines
Channel 8 News, June 25
We were surprised that Dr. Carrison, Director of the Emergency Department at UMC Las Vegas, showed up in the ED during our shift with a news crew.
Las Vegas family brings awareness to a little-known disease
KVBC News 3, June 25
It's a disease neurologist Dr. David Ginsburg admits is still a mystery, even in the medical field. "They are doing a lot of research, but at this point we don't have any specific treatments to offer.”
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