Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the largest city in one of the fastest growing states in the nation. With more than two million residents and 28 million visitors to the city each year, Las Vegas is renowned as an entertainment capital and is a convention destination for many national and international organizations.
While famous for its nightlife, Las Vegas also offers theatre, music and dance companies, including the nationally recognized Nevada Dance Theatre. Several museums, art galleries and libraries contribute to cultural opportunities in Las Vegas. The world famous downtown Las Vegas has undergone a lavish redevelopment project called the "Fremont Street Experience" to beautify the historic district.
Las Vegas offers many varieties of outdoor recreation, from skiing and hunting to fishing and boating at nearby points of interest such as Mount Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire and Lake Mead, created by Hoover Dam, just a short drive from Las Vegas. Low humidity and 310 days of sunshine each year create an ideal outdoor environment.
The Las Vegas community is growing. The Clark County School District is currently ranked ninth largest in the United States with more than 227 schools, and has implemented a wide range of programs to meet its students' needs. Higher education is provided by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, College of Southern Nevada, and Desert Research Institute.
Sporting enthusiasts can cheer for a variety of teams including AAA minor league baseball (affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays), NCAA Div I collegiate football, baseball, soccer, and basketball. Other events include Indy Car Racing, NASCAR Racing and NHRA Drag Racing. The National Finals Rodeo calls Las Vegas home each December for roping, riding and barrel racing competitions.
In Las Vegas, medicine is growing with the community. The large population base, in addition to the millions of visitors and citizens of nearby communities, offers an ideal environment to practice medicine. In addition to our full-time faculty, there are a large number of Las Vegas physicians who have clinical faculty appointments and help instruct medical students and residents.
