UNLV School of Medicine

UNLV School of Medicine
Type Public
Established August 22, 2014
Parent institution
 UNLV
Dean Barbara Atkinson
Students 0
Location Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Website http://www.unlv.edu/medicine/

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Medicine is an academic division of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and plans to matriculate students in July 2017.[1] The school will be the first to grant the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Southern Nevada. The school plans to use facilities near University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in the Las Vegas Medical District.

History

Barbara Atkinson was hired by UNLV as the Planning Dean on May 19, 2014.[2] The school was officially founded on August 22, 2014 when the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents approved a two year budget,[3] and the school submitted its accreditation application to the LCME on September 29, 2014.[4] A joint legislative budget subcommittee approved an initial $1.2 million for FY2016 and $7.1 million for FY2017 to fund development on May 7, 2015.[5] An additional $5.9 million for FY2016 and $12.5 million for FY2017 were added from the General Fund upon final adoption of SB514 on June 11, 2015.[6][7] Barbara Atkinson was promoted from Planning Dean to Founding Dean on November 10, 2015.[8] The LCME transitioned the school from applicant to candidate status on February 11, 2016,[9] and the school received preliminary accreditation by the LCME on October 18, 2016.[10] In August, 2016, the ACGME approved the transfer to UNLV of all Las Vegas based residencies and fellowships previously associated with the University of Nevada School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2017.[11]

The Clark County Commission approved a 3 year lease of the clinical building at 1524 Pinto Lane, in the Las Vegas Medical District, on September 10, 2015.[12] The Clark County Commission then approved the transfer of 9 acres of land at 625 Shadow Lane to the school on June 21, 2016, on which the school plans to build a new 170,000 square feet building for about $100 million.[13]

Philanthropy

In April 2015, UNLV committed to paying the entire 4-year medical school tuition for its initial class of 60 students.[14] A $10 million donation from the Engelstad Family Foundation announced in June 2015 exceeded this goal, providing 100 students, 25 in each class over the first 4 years, with full tuition.[15]

Anthony Marlon, a Las Vegas cardiologist and founder of Sierra Health Services, donated $2 million in September 2015 to help form the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.[16]

The United Health Foundation donated $3 million in April 2016 to develop community clinics and educational programs.[17]

See also

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

References

  1. ↑ "The UNLV School of Medicine Accreditation Timeline". UNLV School of Medicine. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  2. ↑ Allen, Tony (May 7, 2014). "Barbara Atkinson Appointed Planning Dean for UNLV School of Medicine". UNLV News Center.
  3. ↑ Nordli, Brian (August 22, 2014). "Regents' OK is 'huge step' toward UNLV getting medical school". Las Vegas Sun.
  4. ↑ Allen, Tony (September 29, 2014). "UNLV Formally Begins Accreditation Process for School of Medicine". UNLV News Center.
  5. ↑ Whaley, Sean (May 7, 2015). "Legislature approves slow start for UNLV medical school". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  6. ↑ AN ACT relating to state financial administration; making appropriations from the State General Fund and the State Highway Fund for the support of the civil government of the State of Nevada for the 2015-2017 biennium; providing for the use of the money so appropriated; making various other changes relating to the financial administration of the State; repealing the prospective expiration of certain provisions relating to the Nevada Supreme Court; and providing other matters properly relating thereto., June 11, 2015. Retrieved on October 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ Piercall, Kim; Rindels, Michelle (June 11, 2015). "Sandoval signs bill sending $27 million to UNLV medical school". Las Vegas Sun.
  8. ↑ Ley, Ana (November 10, 2015). "UNLV promotes medical school dean to jump-start new program". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  9. ↑ Usufzy, Pashtana (February 11, 2016). "UNLV medical school clears key hurdle". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  10. ↑ "Accredited U.S. Programs". LCME. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  11. ↑ "Milestones Accomplished". UNLV School of Medicine. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  12. ↑ Botkin, Ben (September 15, 2015). "County approves expanded lease for UNLV School of Medicine". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  13. ↑ Ley, Ana (June 21, 2016). "Clark County commissioners OK site for UNLV's new medical school". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
  14. ↑ Whitaker, Ian (April 7, 2015). "UNLV planning full scholarships for new medical school's inaugural class". Las Vegas Sun.
  15. ↑ Whitaker, Ian (June 17, 2015). "Campaign to fund scholarships for UNLV medical school raises twice its goal". Las Vegas Sun.
  16. ↑ Whitaker, Ian (September 3, 2015). "Another triumph for UNLV medical school: Marlon donates $2 million". Las Vegas Sun.
  17. ↑ Usufzy, Pashtana (April 5, 2016). "United Health Foundation pledges $3 million toward new UNLV medical school". Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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