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
Johson Jose Ukken, MD
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNL
Primary Program Contact
Jason Hughes
Kirk Kerkorian Sch of Med at UNLV
Locations
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNL
Family & Community Medicine, Suite 590
1701 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102-2325
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 5, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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
Year 1 through Year 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.