Shadow Lane Campus is one of the campuses operated by University of Nevada Las Vegas. Our records show the address as Las Vegas, NV, United States.
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The Shadow Lane Campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a specialized facility dedicated to health sciences education, research, and clinical training, located adjacent to the Las Vegas Medical District. This campus houses the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and other health-related programs, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and community health improvement in Southern Nevada.
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine: MD program with a focus on primary care and underserved populations, integrating basic sciences, clinical rotations, and public health. Curriculum includes foundational courses in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology, followed by clerkships in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, and family medicine. Advanced electives cover neurology, cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine, with emphasis on evidence-based practice and cultural competency.
- School of Nursing: BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs preparing nurses for clinical practice, leadership, and research. Courses encompass pathophysiology, health assessment, community health nursing, and advanced practice nursing in areas like family nurse practitioner and nurse anesthesia. Simulation labs provide hands-on training in patient care scenarios.
- School of Allied Health Sciences: Programs in physical therapy (DPT), occupational therapy (OTD), kinesiology, and nutrition sciences. DPT curriculum includes biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, neurology, and orthopedic interventions, with clinical fieldwork in rehabilitation settings. OTD focuses on occupational therapy theory, assistive technology, and mental health interventions.
- Dental Medicine Programs: Though primarily at other sites, Shadow Lane supports advanced dental education and research in oral health, including courses in periodontology, endodontics, and oral surgery, integrated with medical training for comprehensive patient care.
- Public Health Initiatives: Graduate certificates and courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and environmental health, addressing local issues like diabetes prevalence and infectious disease management in urban populations.
- Interprofessional Education: Core courses promoting teamwork among health professions, including simulations in patient safety, ethics, and chronic disease management, fostering collaborative practice models.
- Research and Clinical Training: Facilities support biomedical research in neuroscience, genomics, and translational medicine, with courses in research methods, grant writing, and clinical trials. Students engage in community-based projects through partnerships with local hospitals like University Medical Center.
Enrolling over 1,000 health sciences students, the Shadow Lane Campus features modern simulation centers, anatomy labs, and research institutes, such as the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine. Programs prioritize training for Nevada's healthcare workforce shortages, with pathways for rural and urban practice. Faculty, including practicing clinicians, mentor students in scholarly activities, ensuring graduates are equipped for residency, licensure, and lifelong learning in evolving healthcare landscapes. Community outreach programs, like free clinics, integrate service learning into the curriculum, enhancing public health outcomes.
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