Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Las Vegas, NV(Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#109
Specialty Rank
$59,675
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#109
Emergency Medicine Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103131189
- NRMP Code:
- 2028110C0DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 56
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.8
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 35
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 21.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Rotations in EMS & ultrasound are integrated within the curriculum. Our program provides the academic & operational training necessary to flourish in the complex environment of today's EDs, combined with a stimulating hands-on clinical experience in a high-acuity county facility that serves as a community safety-net. We encourage and respond to resident feedback, take the time for self-reflection, and strive to continually evolve. Our residents and faculty have a strong sense of mutual support.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,675
PGY-1
$61,707
PGY-2
$63,644
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $319K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,104,817
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
257 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1103131189
- NRMP Code:
- 2028110C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ross Philip Berkeley
- Email:
- ross.berkeley@unlv.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2028110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Contact Person:
- Lynn Heather
- Contact Email:
- lynn.heather@unlv.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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