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Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Residency Program

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Las Vegas, NV
Continued AccreditationACGME #1433114002UniversityJ1J-1

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is an ACGME-accredited university-based Endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism residency program in Las Vegas, NV. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 4 residents in training. It reports 75% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $66,314. 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

Positions / year
2
4 residents · 4 approved
PGY-1 salary
$66.3k
IMG percentage
75%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2020 · 2 years · Last ACGME review 2022

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
75%
x
US MD
25%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
75%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

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

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

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.

Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
508
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 7 same · 0 worse
Readmission0 better · 7 same · 1 worse

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.

Leapfrog Safety GradeC
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$201K
Research
$0
Payments
74

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($121K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
16,221
ED visits
32,721
Inpatient surgeries
4,985
Outpatient surgeries
9,450
Births
1,032
Daily census
291
Full-time staff
3,405

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

Primary
Las Vegas, NV508 beds

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System

Las Vegas, NV90 beds

UNLV Medicine

Las Vegas, NV

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,520/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~36.3% of pay
Take-home$3,520/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,006/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $66,314 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Clark County, Nevada (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$73,845
−$5k vs US median
Avg Commute
25 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

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

Kenneth E Izuora, MD, MBA

PD, Professor

Program Director

Jocelynn Melendez

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Cynthia Rodriguez, C-TAGME, MA

Residency/Fellowship Program Operations Coordinator

Coordinator

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 4 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 — 75% 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 $66,314. 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 Endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism residency program positions as they appear.