We bring it all home
The School of Medicine was established in 1969 as a community-based medical school with a mission of educating primary care physicians for rural Nevada.
We are a statewide institution with local touches providing patient care, offering health services and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and the state's rural communities.
We create lasting change
The University of Nevada, Reno is one of the nation's top public research universities, and the School of Medicine is a major contributor to its success. Research is an integral part of our students' educational experience. It is how we encourage our students to explore. It is how we show, rather than tell, how we do, rather than say.
I am delighted to have this opportunity and honored to lead the School of Medicine and the academic mission of Renown Health for the betterment of our students, trainees, physicians, patients and community-at-large.
Celebrating 50 Years of History
March 1969 Gov. Paul Laxalt signs Assembly Bill 130, officially creating the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Faces of UNR Med: Our Learners, Leaders and Alumni
At the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, creating and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion is vital to our success as we train the next generation of physicians and health care professionals. We believe a diverse and culturally competent workforce will help meet the needs of an increasingly diverse patient population and address the critical issue of health care disparities and inequities.
Get to Know UNR Med
UNR Med ranks as the No. 7 most affordable medical school for in-state students, in the U.S., according to a 2018 study released by U.S. News & World Report.
Community Engagement
As northern Nevada's medical school, we are a fundamental part of our community. The medical care we provide is unparalleled because it is built on the collective knowledge of Nevada's experienced and skilled health care community.
Academics
Our goal is to engage students in the pursuit of clinical excellence as lifelong learners through leadership, communication and teamwork and to support faculty in the development, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum.