A healthy Nevada starts here.
Established in 1969, UNR Med is improving the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities through excellence in education, training, clinical care and research.
University of Nevada, Reno
School of Medicine
For 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has prepared physicians who are leading the way to better health for Nevada, the nation and the world. More than 1,800 M.D. graduates have received advanced education to provide the best in service to the fields of primary and specialty care, as well as medical research.
Nevada's first medical school
The School of Medicine is a research-intensive, community-based, statewide medical school with campuses in Northern Nevada's metropolitan and rural areas. Through targeted growth and investment in education, clinical services and research, we are a resource for improving health care regionally and across the country.
UNR Med Ranks in Top 100 for NIH Research Funds for 2021
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine ranked in the top 100 schools based on research funding received by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2021. In addition, the departments of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Microbiology all ranked in the top 100 of their respective fields.
Our Programs
Providing an Unrivaled Education since 1969, the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine has prepared more than 3,500 students, residents and fellows to lead the way to better health.
M.D. Program
Students are drawn to the small class sizes, award-winning faculty members and well-balanced work and school life. 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.
Physician Assistant Studies
The Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is a fantastic opportunity for individuals interested in health care.
Speech Pathology & Audiology
Typically there are approximately 200 undergraduate and 50 graduate students enrolled in one of our three degree programs offered (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.).
Graduate Medical Education
Our programs meet and exceed the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements in each of the disciplines offered.
Med School News
Rural Roots to Family Practice: Henry Bingham’s path to becoming a Physician Assistant
How a desire to serve his rural community led Henry (Hank) Bingham to UNR Med
Former student-athlete becomes Physician Assistant
Reno local Alysse McMillen is eager to give back to her community as a PA after graduating from UNR Med this July
From Emergency Room Technician to Physician Assistant
Inspired by the PAs he worked with, Rene Torres found his calling for emergency medicine at UNR Med
Upcoming Events
Jul
31
03:00 PM
Commencement
Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony at Joe Crowley Student Union
Aug
10
11:00 AM
School of Medicine
Class of 2028 UNR Med White Coat Ceremony at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Aug
15
Aug
23