Nevada has more than 70 hospitals from which doctors can choose.
Healthcare professionals include nurses, doctors, dentists and medical assistants. Nevada medical schools train students to meet the healthcare needs of the community. Medical schools in Nevada encourage students to begin working in a clinical setting in their first year of medical training. Students work with those who are in dire need of medical attention, thus honing their patient-doctor interpersonal communication skills. Upon graduation, students have more than 70 Nevada hospitals from which to choose.
University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno consists of 16 clinical departments, including internal medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, speech pathology, surgery and Ob/Gyn. The School of Medicine accepts a limited number of applicants, only 62 students a year. The program consists of two years on the Reno campus and two years of clinical training at hospitals or other medical facilities. In their first year, students work with physicians two afternoons a week.
To apply to this medical school, applicants must submit MCAT scores, healthcare experience, personal statements and letters of recommendation. Undergraduates need to have at least 90 semester hours before applying to medical school. Although students in any major can apply, the university encourages potential students with broad education backgrounds that include English, chemistry, biology and psychology.
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Manville Medical Building
Reno, NV 89557
775-784-4068
medicine.nevada.edu
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The University of Nevada School of Dental Medicine in Las Vegas offers dental programs in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Prerequisite courses needed before applying to dental school include general biology with lab, general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab, general physics with lab, biochemistry and English.
Applicants must submit 2-inch-by-2-inch color photographs, dental admissions test scores, at least two letters of evaluations from science professors and transcripts. Dental programs consist of classwork and clinical rotations. Students can participate in research programs at the university or apply for internships. Interns serve southern Nevada's low-income populations and residents on Medicaid; students gain work experience and learn the importance of building strong doctor-patient relationships.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Dental Medicine
1001 Shadow Ln.
MS 7410
Las Vegas, NV 89106
702-774-2521
dentalschool.unlv.edu
Apollo College, Las Vegas
Apollo College, Las Vegas offers healthcare programs in nursing and respiratory care. An Associate in Nursing prepares students for entry-level nursing positions. Upon graduation, students qualify for Nevada's state licensing examination to work as registered nurses. The respiratory care program prepares students who want to work as respiratory therapists in geriatric care, emergency care or cardiopulmonary conditions. All programs consist of classroom lectures, laboratory work and clinical training.
Students with associate degrees or certified as respiratory therapists can earn Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degrees at Apollo. Applicants need high school diplomas or GEDs. These programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
Apollo College, Las Vegas
5740 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 140
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702-688-4300
apollocollege.com/campus-locations/las-vegas-nevada.php
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