Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program
About This Program
Our program features a high fellowship match rate, training across a two hospital system, and a balanced 50/50 inpatient-outpatient curriculum. A dedicated wellness department supports resident well-being. Located in Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, we serve one of the nation's most diverse populations-Nevada ranks 3rd in racial diversity, with over 50 nations represented-offering rich cultural and clinical experiences.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Fateh Peera, MD
Kirk Kerkorian Sch of Med at UNLV
Primary Program Contact
Terri Eddy
Kirk Kerkorian Sch of Med at UNLV
Locations
Kirk Kerkorian Sch of Med at UNLV
Ste 670
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
3186 Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8530
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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.