Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program
About This Program
Our program is well rounded, evidenced-based, and offers full scope training in the field of family medicine. We offer expansive experience in specialty and primary care settings both in the ambulatory and inpatient settings, community outreach clinics, urgent care, and rotations treating critically ill patients. We have a high tech sim-center for training in procedural work, and simulated patients. We offer real work / life balance, and boast a 100% Board pass rate.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Johnson Ukken, MD, MS
UNLV Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Jason Hughes
Kirk Kerkorian Sch of Med at UNLV
Locations
UNLV Sch of Med
Ste 590
1701 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
1001 Shadow Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106-7407
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102-2386
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.