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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

Family Medicine residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

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About Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

ACGME code
1203121481
Program director
Johnson Ukken
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
288
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 288 applications and invited about 26.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
26.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White20%
  • Asian53%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Johnson Ukken
Program coordinator
Jason Hughes
Coordinator phone
(702) 992-6875
Sponsoring institution
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

1701 W Charleston Blvd Suite 590 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Open in Google Maps

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program sponsor visas?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program IMG-friendly?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program offer?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program received 288 applications and interviewed about 26.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program located?

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program is located at 1701 W Charleston Blvd Suite 590 Las Vegas, NV 89102. Its sponsoring institution is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

Who is the program director of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program?

The program director is Johnson Ukken. The program coordinator, Jason Hughes, is the usual contact for application questions.