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
The power of empathy in medicine: Adam Crabtree’s journey from combat medic to medical student
How a first-year M.D. student and Tillman Scholar found his purpose in medicine
Meet a UNR Med Scientist – Caroline Cobine, Ph.D.
Physiology and Cell Biology researcher explores how acid reflux is prevented
Picture of health: improving Latino representation in health care
From literacy to language barriers, Jose Cucalon Calderon, M.D, aims to bridge gaps in health care access, education and representation for Northern Nevada’s Latino population
Upcoming Events
Dec
11
Dec
19
Feb
06
12:00 PM
Training and Workshops for Faculty and Staff
Health Equity Grand Rounds - Delivering Equity: Advancing Racial Justice in Maternal Health with Actionable Solutions
Feb
21
12:00 PM
Training and Workshops for Faculty and Staff
Health Equity Grand Rounds - Health Literacy: A Key to Patient Engagement