The Department of Surgery is dedicated to providing outstanding education and training on surgical principles to the next generation of leaders in medicine. Our commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research and innovation allows us to expand our reach and advance surgical care in Nevada.
The Department of Surgery ensures that medical students receive advanced, hands-on surgical experience through our partnerships with Renown Health, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Carson-Tahoe and other Northern Nevada hospitals. Third-year medical students receive on-site surgical training with a focus on patient care, pre- and post-operative care, assisting in the operating room and managing patients in acute care settings. Students are also exposed to general surgery as well as a variety of subspecialties including orthopedic surgery, otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), plastic surgery, neurosurgery and urology.
The department consists of two co-chairs, three surgery clerkship directors and one selective clerkship director to provide core surgical education and coordinate clinical rotations. Our goal is to educate future medical professionals about innovative surgical principles, collaborative leadership and compassionate patient care. Under these principles, we are fostering the next generation of surgeons who will make a difference in Nevada health care.
We are very proud of the success our medical students have had matching into surgical residency programs.
Lori Rawson, M.D. - Co-Chair, Surgery
The Department of Surgery consists of a diverse community of faculty and staff who are passionate about providing exceptional quality, innovative surgical care. Our team has multiple surgical specialists and fellowship-trained surgeons who are dedicated to educating future physicians and providing care for a wide range of surgical needs.
Academic/administrative phone number: (775) 682-8529