Program Overview
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) offers a comprehensive medical education program designed to prepare students for successful medical careers. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning, with a focus on developing leadership, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
M.D. Program
The M.D. program at UNR Med is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for exceptional patient-centered care. The program's guiding principles inform the undergraduate medical education curriculum, focusing on integration, clinical context, hands-on experience, and continuous improvement.
Evaluation and Assessment
The Curricular Affairs department implements a comprehensive assessment plan for the undergraduate medical education program, assessing students in different phases of the curriculum and improving education experiences using end-of-block/rotation feedback.
Goals and Guiding Principles
The M.D. program's goals and guiding principles prioritize patient care, medical knowledge, interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning, professionalism, diversity and inclusion, and effective communication. These principles ensure that graduates are well-equipped to meet the needs of diverse patient populations.
Medical Education Program Objectives (MEPOs)
The MEPOs guide the efforts of cultivating the next generation of physicians, prioritizing patient care, medical knowledge, interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning, professionalism, diversity and inclusion, and effective communication.
Curriculum Committees
The curriculum committees strive for educational excellence through a cohesive medical student curriculum. The Medical Education Steering Committee (MESC) oversees the curriculum's design, management, and evaluation, while the Pre-clerkship, Clerkship, and Post-clerkship Sub-committees manage curriculum delivery and assessment.
Affiliation Agreements
Affiliation agreements are crucial for UNR Med, outlining formal partnerships with clinical sites to ensure high-quality medical student education. These agreements specify standards aligned with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation requirements.
Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO)
UNR Med may offer a limited number of rotations for visiting students, which will be posted in VSLO in late May.
Physician Assistant Studies
The Physician Assistant Studies program at UNR Med offers a comprehensive education in the profession, including curriculum, admissions, and tuition fees.
About the Profession
The Physician Assistant Studies program provides an overview of the profession, including its history, role, and scope of practice.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Physician Assistant Studies program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to become competent physician assistants.
Admissions
The admissions process for the Physician Assistant Studies program includes selection factors, technical standards, and licensure requirements.
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees for the Physician Assistant Studies program are outlined, including any additional costs or expenses.
Speech Pathology and Audiology
The Speech Pathology and Audiology program at UNR Med offers a comprehensive education in the field, including undergraduate and graduate programs.
Speech Pathology and Audiology Programs
The program offers a range of degrees, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as a pre-professional program.
Admissions
The admissions process for the Speech Pathology and Audiology program includes disclosures and other requirements.
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fees for the Speech Pathology and Audiology program are outlined, including any additional costs or expenses.
Residency and Fellowship Programs
UNR Med offers a range of residency and fellowship programs, including internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and psychiatry.
Resident Salary Schedule and Benefits
The resident salary schedule and benefits are outlined, including any additional compensation or benefits.
Application Information
The application process for the residency and fellowship programs is outlined, including any requirements or deadlines.
Program Descriptions
Each residency and fellowship program has a detailed description, including curriculum, rotations, and faculty.
Research
UNR Med is committed to research and offers a range of research areas and initiatives, including core facilities and centers.
Research Areas and Initiatives
The research areas and initiatives at UNR Med are outlined, including cardiovascular research, HSTI core, and transgenic genotyping.
Core Facilities and Centers
The core facilities and centers at UNR Med are outlined, including the HSTI core, cell analysis, and research training.
Research Training
The research training programs at UNR Med are outlined, including graduate research, undergraduate research, and medical student research opportunities.
Faculty
The faculty at UNR Med are committed to education, research, and clinical practice.
Faculty Affairs
The faculty affairs department is responsible for promotion, tenure, and faculty development.
Faculty Council
The faculty council is responsible for governing the faculty and making decisions about education, research, and clinical practice.
Why Teach at UNR Med?
The benefits of teaching at UNR Med are outlined, including the opportunity to work with talented students and faculty, and to contribute to the mission of the university.