Specialities
Choosing a residency specialty is a pivotal decision for medical students, shaping their careers and impact on patient care. University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) graduates have matched into a wide range of specialties, from primary care fields like family and internal medicine to highly specialized areas such as neurosurgery and dermatology. Below, explore key statistics on past matches, expert tips for navigating the residency application process, strategic insights to strengthen your application, and resources to help you find the best fit for your medical career.
National Residency Match Program Summary Statistics Data
Resources for each specialty:
Anesthesiology
- Specialty Advisors: Eric Moody, M.D.
Dermatology
- Specialty Advisors: TBD
Emergency Medicine
- Specialty Advisors: Erin Simmers, M.D. and Mandy Murphy, M.D.
Family Medicine
- Specialty Advisors: Karen Thiele, M.D. and Aaron Dieringer, M.D.
General Surgery
- Specialty Advisors: Lori Rawson, M.D. and Mitzi Miller, M.D.
Internal Medicine
- Specialty Advisors: Raheel Islam, M.D.
Med-Peds
- Specialty Advisors: Ashley Naughton, M.D.
Neurology
- Specialty Advisors: Lee Gerwitz, M.D.
Neurosurgery
- Specialty Advisors: Lori Rawson, M.D.
OBGYN
- Specialty Advisors: Neda Etezadi-Amoli, M.D.
Ophthalmology
- Specialty Advisors: Mitchell Strominger, M.D. and David Freeman, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
- Specialty Advisors: Lori Rawson, M.D. and Mitzi Miller, M.D.
Otolaryngology
- Specialty Advisors: Lori Rawson, M.D.
Pathology
- Specialty Advisors: Christie Elliott, M.D.
Pediatrics
- Specialty Advisors: Ashley Naughton. M.D.
Plastic Surgery
- Specialty Advisors: Lori Rawson, M.D. and Mitzi Miller, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Specialty Advisors: Nicholas Gut, M.D.
Psychiatry
- Specialty Advisors: Emma Garcia-Rider, M.D.
Radiology
- Specialty Advisors: Matthew Carrea, M.D.
Urology
- Specialty Advisors: Lori Rawson, M.D.