SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program

Surgery 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
4403121378
Program director
Brian Ward
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
619
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.6%
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 Surgery residency program in Las Vegas, Nevada, sponsored by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 619 applications and invited about 13.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
3
Interview rate
13.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White60%
  • Asian40%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Ward
Program coordinator
Susan Thompson
Coordinator phone
(702) 671-2273
Sponsoring institution
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

1701 W. Charleston Blvd Suite 400 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 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 619 applications and interviewed about 13.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 400 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 Brian Ward. The program coordinator, Susan Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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