Internal Medicine Residency Program
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLVKirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is an ACGME-accredited university-based Internal Medicine residency program in Las Vegas, NV. It has 27 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 76 residents in training. It reports 23.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $59,676. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1989 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2013
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Kirk Kerkorian SOM at UNLV-NV”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada is dedicated to providing the highest level of health care possible by maintaining its ongoing commitment to personal, individualized care for each patient. Through the latest treatment techniques, comfortable surroundings and a dedicated staff, that commitment is expressed every day, in every area of the hospital. Top-of-the-Line Technology University Medical Center is the state-designated Level I Trauma Center for Southern Nevada, as well as the only advanced facility to offer a specialized team of medical professionals prepared to respond to the needs of the severely injured 24 hours a day. UMC also houses the state's only burn care facility -- the Lions Burn Care Center and operates a comprehensive free-standing unit devoted solely to physical medicine and rehabilitation. UMC has been voted the Best Hospital in Las Vegas 2024 by the Las Vegas Review Journal! The Editorial Staff recognized UMC for our Trauma and Burn Centers, as well as the Pediatric Trauma Center and our exclusive cardiology awards! It's the entire UMC family, from every corner of this campus and every satellite location, who put their heart and soul into delivering exceptional care that makes UMC the Best Hospital in Las Vegas. Beyond the life-saving care, it's UMC's willingness and mission to treat everyone who needs us with the kind of care we would want for our own family member.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 8 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($121K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: University Medical Center of Southern Nevada · Las Vegas, NV
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
PrimarySunrise Hospital and Medical Center
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
UNLV Medicine
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Southern Nevada Health District
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $59,676 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,651/mo · 60 days on market2.74% rental listings MoM
Specials
Specials
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Clark County, Nevada (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV located?
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is located in Las Vegas, NV.
- What type of program is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV?
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is a university-based residency program.
- Is Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV?
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has approximately 76 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV?
- Median rent near Las Vegas, NV is ~$2,006/month for a 1BR and ~$1,414/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 23.3% of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV require?
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV?
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV reports a PGY-1 salary of $59,676. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Internal Medicine residency program positions as they appear.