Maternal–Fetal Medicine at the UNLV School of Medicine Develop a Legacy, Transform Healthcare, and Transform Your Future with an industry leading 19.25% Matching Retirement

The Department of Gynecologic Surgery & Obstetrics at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is recruiting visionary Maternal–Fetal Medicine (MFM) physicians to join a rapidly expanding program serving one of the most clinically dynamic regions in the country.

Whether you are established or a new MFM, we have the perfect place for your clinical and academic efforts.

With significant community need, strong institutional support, and a rapidly growing patient population, Las Vegas offers an exceptional opportunity for MFM physicians to shape the future of perinatal care. Whether you are a young family or empty nesters, you will join a collegial team of 3 MFMs. Practice opportunities allow you to focus on what gives you joy, whether it is inpatient, outpatient, teaching, research, or all the above.

The Las Vegas valley remains underserved in MFM, creating a rare environment where incoming faculty can design the career they trained for — with meaningful impact, program-building potential, and the ability to define the next era of maternal health in Nevada.

UNLV boasts one of the country’s newest fully accredited medical schools, which is set to double in size. This is a pivotal moment to join a department where your passion, skill, leadership, and expertise will be rewarded and appreciated. 

Las Vegas is a fantastic location to live and raise a family. If you want to hear our commitment to joining a friendly, professional, collegial team that values wellness, work-life balance, and quality care, please call our recruiter division or our MFM-Chair (Dr. David Jackson) directly at 702 265-6148.

Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with productivity incentives aligned with AAMC benchmarks and academic rank
• 48 days of PTO/Sick plus 12 paid holidays
• 19.25% employer retirement match — among the strongest in the nation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition assistance for dependents
• Student loan forgiveness and visa sponsorship eligible
• No State Income Tax and No Social Security Tax
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and team culture
• Opportunities for clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• UNLV is a Carnegie R1 Research University, supporting academic advancement and scholarly activity
• Awarded the 2026 Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award by the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Why Las Vegas

A world-class destination city with unmatched lifestyle advantages:

• Renowned entertainment, dining, sports, and recreation
• Home to NHL, NFL, and soon MLB, plus Division I college athletics
• Highly rated family-friendly neighborhoods in Summerlin and Henderson
• Harry Reid International Airport ranked among the Top 3 North American Airports (J.D. Power)
• UNLV ranked #1 in Campus Ethnic Diversity (U.S. News & World Report)

Join Us

If you are inspired by the opportunity to build programs, train future physicians, and elevate maternal health in a rapidly growing academic environment — while enjoying true work-life balance and a collaborative, supportive department — we invite you to explore this role.

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Educating and training our future doctors...Providing research-driven, compassionate, routine, and specialty care…The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been Transforming Healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017.

Mission
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV will serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. This is accomplished by delivering evidence-based, innovative centers of excellence in medical education and research, coupled with cost-effective, high-quality care that improves the health of our community members throughout their lifespan, becoming an integral contributor to an Academic Health Center, and creating a culture of collaboration through inclusion and excellence.

Values
Strive for Excellence
Drive Innovation
Serve with Compassion and Humility
Demonstrate Inclusion
Act with Integrity