University of Nevada Las Vegas Kerkorian School of Medicine
Las Vegas, NV
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APPLICATION FEE
$75
Tuition In State
$32,240
Tuition Out of State
$66,866
Average GPA
3.7
AVERAGE MCAT
510
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School Overview
- Degrees
- MD
- Ownership
- Public Non-Profit
- Program Length
- 4 years
- Total Enrollment
- 60
- Accreditation Status
- Full
- Founding Year
- 2017
- Accreditation Year
- 2016
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SDN Insights
Cost of Attendance: $303,757
Estimate repayment
Estimated loan burden for UNLV-MED using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.
Cost of Living: Near national average cost of living
Las Vegas, NV is close to the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment keeps the $3,000 monthly allowance at about $3,000 per month. Treat this as a city-level budgeting estimate, not the school's official cost of attendance.
Environment: Urban
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Interview Feedback
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
Secondary Essays for UNLV-MED
1. Motivation and Fit
Why are you interested in the Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and how do your background and future goals contribute to our mission?
2. Community, Diversity, and Equity
Briefly discuss how you envision yourself contributing to the care of Nevada’s growing and diverse population.
3. Other
Briefly discuss how you define professionalism and how you will demonstrate it in classroom and clinical settings.
4. Other
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About the School
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), established in 2014, welcomed its inaugural class of 60 students on July 17, 2017. As the first institution to confer the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Southern Nevada, the school is dedicated to addressing the region's healthcare needs. The curriculum commences with a six-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, immersing students in emergency response training and community health from the outset.
Curriculum
The medical education program is structured into three phases: foundations, clerkships, and career exploration. In the initial phase, students engage in problem-based and team-based learning, focusing on organ system blocks and integrating self-directed study techniques. Clinical training begins early, with students participating in simulated exercises and standardized patient scenarios to build practical skills. The clerkship phase involves rotations in core specialties such as internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, and psychiatry. The final phase emphasizes career exploration, allowing students to tailor their education through electives and sub-internships aligned with their professional interests.
Facilities
In October 2022, the Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building officially opened, marking the school's first permanent facility. This five-story, 135,000-square-foot building is designed to accommodate up to 120 students per class and includes state-of-the-art training spaces for clinical skills, a simulation suite, anatomy classrooms, standardized patient rooms, and a cadaver lab. Additional amenities feature a resource center, group study rooms, a café, a student lounge, and a fitness/wellness center. The facility is situated within the Las Vegas Medical District, providing students with proximity to key healthcare institutions.
Demographics
As of 2022, the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has an enrollment of 240 medical students and more than 300 residents and fellows. The school operates 17 specialty clinics throughout Southern Nevada, delivering care to over 10,000 patients monthly. The institution's mission emphasizes recruiting a diverse and talented student body that reflects the community it serves, aiming to improve the health of Nevadans through education, research, and patient care.
Last Updated: Sep 06, 2026