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Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

Pediatrics 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
3203121407
Program director
Fateh Peera
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,056
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
70%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,056 applications and invited about 31.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 70% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
31.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs53%

Demographics

  • Women77%
  • Men23%
  • White17%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Fateh Peera
Program coordinator
Terri Eddy
Coordinator phone
(702) 780-7588
Sponsoring institution
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Department of Pediatrics 1701 W. Charleston Blvd Suite 670 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?

Yes. Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

About 70% of residents at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program offers 10 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 9 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 1,056 applications and interviewed about 31.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program is located at Department of Pediatrics 1701 W. Charleston Blvd Suite 670 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 Fateh Peera. The program coordinator, Terri Eddy, is the usual contact for application questions.

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