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Nevada’s historic shortage of doctors and other providers.
A new model in medical care is the collaborative approach, a coor-
dinated care model that allows physicians more opportunities to work In recent years, the newly launched UNLV School of Medicine
as a team and to spend more time with patients. Each team member is was awarded $3 million from the United Health Foundation, which
able to discuss the latest advancements in his or her field and receive includes Southwest Medical. The new medical school will help meet
input from other members, thus allowing informed discussions and this shortage considerably in years to come. In the meantime, demands
decisions about individual cases. This collaborative approach is highly on the system continue to grow. Southwest Medical is working with all
beneficial to the patient. the community’s medical schools, including Roseman University and
Touro University, to improve the local health care system for everyone
Southwest Medical is devoted to improving health care by being in- involved.
novative, expanding medical and community programs, recruiting and
retaining top physicians, and supporting local health care initiatives. They also have a program to help nurses, APRNs and PAs (physician
assistants) make the transition from an academic to a medical practice
For example, last year they launched a new medical education environment. This program provides much-needed support for new
department, expanding clinical education partnerships for physicians, graduates in the transitory phase known as an onboarding program.
APRNs (advanced practice registered nurses) and others. Students log
hundreds of hours reviewing case studies, gathering information and As a part of the community for nearly half a century, Southwest
discussing symptoms and concerns, and reviewing the medical charts Medical looks forward to continuing to improve health care in South-
of incoming patients. Part of their learning involves a study of the pa- ern Nevada and to support the medical community, always keeping the
tient’s health history, taking readings and making determinations, and needs of patients first.
then observing the doctors.
SOUTHWEST MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
As medical residents progress in their careers, they tend to stay www.smalv.com
in the area where they complete their residency. Over time, this will
increase access to health care in Nevada, helping address Southern

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