Academic departments
Administrative functions
Centers and services
Academic Departments
Doctor of Medicine
The journey to becoming a doctor begins here. At UNR Med, we’re dedicated to guiding and supporting you through every step, fully committed to your success from day one to graduation and beyond.
Physician Assistant Studies
PA Studies equips students with the medical knowledge and clinical training to practice across a wide range of specialties.
Speech Pathology & Audiology
The journey to becoming a doctor begins here. At UNR Med, we’re dedicated to guiding and supporting you through every step, fully committed to your success from day one to graduation and beyond.
Graduate Medical Education
We are proud to offer exceptional hands-on training and education. Our programs prioritize collaboration, active experiences and cutting-edge technology to prepare our residents, fellows and interns for a successful career in medicine.
Biomedical Departments
Microbiology & Immunology
The Microbiology and Immunology Department advances basic and translational sciences by studying infectious diseases that cause a substantial amount of morbidity and mortality.
Pharmacology
The Department of Pharmacology investigates a variety of biological mechanisms in order to develop and advance therapeutic treatments for disease.
Physiology & Cell Biology
The Department of Physiology and Cell Biology seeks to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate biological processes in living organisms.
Clinical Departments
Emergency Medicine
The Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to transforming the future of emergency care through exceptional research, education and service.
Family & Community Medicine
The Department of Family and Community Medicine improves health through excellence in comprehensive primary care.
Medicine
The mission of the Department of Medicine is to educate and train the next generation of physicians, advance medicine through state-of-the art research, provide compassionate care of the highest quality informed by the latest developments in medical science, and support a diverse and inclusive culture of excellence.
Neurology
The Department of Neurology offers comprehensive neurology education, including specialized training, clinical rotations, and research opportunities.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Obstetrics and Gynecology department strives to provide high-quality, compassionate health care to women and their families.
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is committed to research, service and offering educational excellence to first and second-year medical students.
Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics advances research to find treatments for pediatric diseases, develops clinical and educational resources for children, advocates for those in need in the community, and always provides care with skill and compassion.
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is committed to advancing mental health through education, high quality clinical care, innovative research and meaningful partnership with our community.
Surgery
The Department of Surgery is dedicated to providing outstanding education and training on surgical principles to the next generation of leaders in medicine.
Administration
Continuous Institutional Assessment
Continuous Institutional Assessment at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is committed to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of our undergraduate medical education program.
Institutional & Faculty Affairs
Institutional & Faculty Affairs is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for faculty.
Marketing & Communications
The Marketing and Communications team at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is dedicated to promoting the mission, vision and achievements of our school through strategic communication and engaging storytelling.
Medical Research
The Office of Medical Research is a vital liaison between researchers, institutional partners and external stakeholders by providing leadership, infrastructure and comprehensive administrative support.
Office of the Dean
The Office of the Dean partners with UNR Med, the University of Nevada, Reno, and general community to lead and support our academic, research, service and clinical missions.
Centers & Services
Continuing Medical Education
The Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals through high-quality educational activities.
Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
The Department of Neurology offers comprehensive neurology education, including specialized training, clinical rotations, and research opportunities.
Office of Statewide Initiatives
Our commitment to improving rural health encompasses a range of initiatives aimed at increasing access to quality care, enhancing health education and fostering partnerships with local organizations.
Sanford Center for Aging
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and well-being among elders through education, translational research and community outreach.
Savitt Medical Library
The Savitt Medical Library is the academic medical library for the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
Student Outreach Clinic
The Student Outreach Clinic at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine provides free, high-quality medical care to uninsured and underinsured individuals across Northern Nevada.
Translational Research Center
The Translational Research Center advances innovative medical research by providing expertise and a wide variety of resources.