Office for Community Faculty

Big News from UNR Med!

We’re thrilled to relay the launch of the Department of Emergency Medicine in partnership with Western Emergency Physicians and Renown Health!

This new department is a game-changer for medical education, offering:
✅ Unmatched learning opportunities for students and residents
✅ Hands-on training with over 60 board-certified emergency physicians
✅ A strong foundation for groundbreaking research and innovation

Dr. Bret Frey, M.D., serves as the interim chair of the department, with Dr. David Benaron, M.D., as vice chair. Together, they lead this initiative, advancing our vision of A Healthy Nevada and delivering top-quality emergency care to our community.

Learn more about this exciting development:

UNR Med launches Department of Emergency Medicine in partnership with Western Emergency Physicians | University of Nevada, Reno New department will offer unparalleled educational opportunities for students and residents

Cheers to another year, Wolf Pack! Let's make 2025 the best one yet! 🥳🐺🎉

🎄Happy Holidays from the OCF Team!🎄

As we close out another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our Community & Joint Faculty members. Your dedication and contributions continue to inspire and shape the future of healthcare.

May your holiday season be filled with joy, peace, and time well spent with loved ones.

✨ UNR Med Community & Joint Faculty Appreciation Event Recap! ✨

On December 5th, we gathered at the Slieve Brewing Company for our Mix & Mingle Appreciation Event to celebrate our incredible Community and Joint Faculty members.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening so memorable.

🌟 Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Series 🌟

We are excited to invite our Community and Joint Faculty to a special session with Dr. Charlene Green on how to better support first-generation medical education learners.

Topic: Enhancing Holistic Student Support: Strategies for Supporting First-Generation Learners in Medical Education
Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM Pacific Time

CME Credit: Approved for 1.0 ethics or cultural competency CMEs

No RSVP required—join us and explore strategies to enhance inclusivity and success for first-generation students in medical education.

Zoom Link: https://unr.zoom.us/j/81902134358?pwd=a0fba099KFXCJ0Cb8s1QCA2kdcQTjp.1
Meeting ID: 819 0213 4358
Passcode: 888905

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A huge thank you to Paws 4 Love for bringing their amazing therapy dogs to the 745 W. Moana building on November 7th! Our UNR Med learners and staff had an absolutely fur-tastic time meeting these sweet pups. 🐾💕

🌟 Community and Joint Faculty are welcome to join the latest Walk with a Doc! 🌟

Looking for a simple, enjoyable way to boost your health? Join on November 17, 2024, at 8:00 AM for Walk with a Doc at Ballardini Ranch Loop Trails! Walk at your own pace, bring your friends and family, or enjoy some solo time with nature.

👟 No special gear needed—just comfy shoes!

Topic: “What exactly is MS?”
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lee Gerwitz, Neurologist at Renown Medical Center
Lead Physician: Dr. Mitchell Strominger

📍 Location: Ballardini Ranch Loop Trails
📅 Date: November 17, 2024
📏 Time: 8:00 AM
(Dress warm!)

Sign-Up & Waiver: Please sign the waiver before your first walk. Use chapter number 14797 to register.
Click here to register: https://events.aarp.org/event/wwadoctober/summary

AARP Nevada Presents Walk With A Doc; Reno, NV 10/13/2024

🎉 Happy National PA Week! 🎉

October 6-12 is a time to celebrate and recognize the incredible work Physician Assistants do every day to keep us healthy. Thank you to all PAs for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to improving healthcare!

Today is World Mental Health Day! 🧠 Today, and every day, your mental health matters. Counseling Services provides personalized, culturally-responsive mental health services, training, and outreach to the University community. For mental health services available on campus, visit the counseling services website at https://www.unr.edu/counseling

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on Thursday, October 10, 2024, as we mark the 150th anniversary of the University of Nevada, Reno. The festivities kick off at 4 p.m., bringing together students, faculty, alumni, staff, donors, and community members to honor our rich history and bright future. The event is free to attend and open to the community, reserve your spot today at https://bit.ly/3Xmf5OY

🚶‍♂️ Did you know walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity?

Community and Joint faculty members are welcome to join Walk with a Doc, a program for everyone looking to take steps toward a healthier lifestyle. This weekend, Steve Shane, MD, a pediatrician specializing in Obesity Medicine at Renown Health and the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, will lead a discussion on “In Search of a Health Lifestyle” during the walk. 🩺

📍 Walk Location: Ballardini Ranch Loop Trails
8745 – 8799 Lone Tree Ln, Reno, NV 89511
🗓 Upcoming Walk: October 13, 2024
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
👟 Lead Physician: Mitchell Strominger, MD
No special gear, just bring your comfy shoes!

👉 Click https://events.aarp.org/wwadoctober to sign the waiver before your first walk. The chapter number is 14797.

Photo from the 9/15/2024 walk with Lead Physician, Mitchell Strominger, MD