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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

Ross Philip Berkeley
Program Director

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
0
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
00

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

City & State
Las Vegas, NV
Metropolitan Area
Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
3,104,817

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

Nominal Salary
$59,675
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$68,592
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
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More Information:
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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-1:12
PGY-2:12
PGY-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
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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