Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Las Vegas, NV(Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area Metro)
76
Positions
#201
Specialty Rank
$59,676
PGY1 Salary
23.3%
IMG %
#201
Internal Medicine Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403121497
- NRMP Code:
- 2028140P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 76
- Interviews:
- 296
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 35%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UNLV School of Medicine internal medicine residency program provides training in all settings, serving all needs. Residents rotate at UMC Hospital, Las Vegas--county hospital where they treat a diverse patient population with a wide array of pathologic conditions, the VA Hospital where they care for the nation's veterans and in the community setting. Residents leave the program prepared for any environment whether it be general internal medicine or subspecialty training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,676
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
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:
- 1403121497
- NRMP Code:
- 2028140P0
- Total Positions:
- 76
- Interviews:
- 296
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Aditi Singh
- Email:
- katina.shehie@unlv.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/2/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2028140P0, 2028140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Contact Person:
- Katina Shehie
- Contact Email:
- katina.shehie@unlv.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 27
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:27PGY-2:25PGY-3:24
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 72
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 23.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 45.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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