Roseman University welcomes inaugural medical school class with white coat ceremony
Historic milestone marks Las Vegas’ third allopathic medical school
Las Vegas celebrated a significant milestone in medical education Friday as Roseman University College of Medicine welcomed its pioneering class of 64 future physicians during a historic White Coat Ceremony at Emerald at Queensridge.
The Class of 2029 represents a diverse cohort, with students ranging from 21 to 33 years old and hailing from 14 different states. The largest groups come from California and Nevada, with 15 Nevada residents making up nearly a quarter of the inaugural class—a testament to the school’s commitment to addressing the state’s physician shortage.
“Today represents more than just the beginning of our students’ medical journey—it’s the foundation of our commitment to training the next generation of physicians who will serve Nevada and beyond,” said Dr. Pedro “Joe” Greer, Jr., founding dean of Roseman University College of Medicine.
Addressing Nevada’s healthcare crisis
The new medical school comes at a critical time for Nevada, which currently ranks 48th nationally in physician-to-patient ratio and faces a shortage of 2,500 physicians. Roseman becomes the third allopathic medical school in the state, joining UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
The university received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) in February 2025, marking the culmination of a decade-long effort to establish the program. This makes Roseman the 156th medical school in the United States.
Innovative curriculum and approach
What sets Roseman’s program apart is its innovative GENESIS curriculum—a household-centered care delivery system where students work alongside faculty physicians and interprofessional teams from day one. The program emphasizes hands-on patient care, integrating diagnostic and therapeutic skills with foundational sciences in an active learning environment.
Located at Roseman’s modern Summerlin campus off the 215 Beltway at Town Center Drive, the College of Medicine shares facilities with the university’s Bioscience Collaborative research center, College of Dental Medicine clinic, and the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.
Economic and community impact
According to a 2023 economic impact study by Tripp Umbach, the medical school is projected to generate approximately $500 million in economic impact by 2040 through medical education, research, and clinical enterprise. The program is expected to support about 3,400 jobs in the region and generate $27.4 million in state and local government revenue.
Each graduating physician who practices in underserved areas could generate $3.4 million in community cost savings through early intervention and continuity care, with population health programs potentially creating $68 million in annual savings.
The White Coat Ceremony tradition symbolizes students’ formal entry into the medical profession, with each student receiving both a white coat and stethoscope—tools that will accompany them throughout their four-year journey to becoming physicians.
As these 64 pioneering students begin their medical education, they represent not just the future of Roseman University, but a crucial step toward solving Nevada’s healthcare challenges and improving access to quality medical care across the Silver State.
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Category: Education
Subcategory: Medical Training
Date: 07/28/2025
