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Kathryn Houk

Undergraduate Medical Education Librarian

  • Unit: School of Medicine Library
  • Phone: 702-545-2079
  • Email: kathryn.houk@unlv.edu
  • Building Location: MEB 304H
  • Mail Stop: 7201
  • Name Pronunciation: https://www.name-coach.com/kathryn-houk
  • Pronouns: she/her/hers

Roles and responsibilities

I am a tenured associate professor responsible for partnering in the education and lifelong learning of students in the Doctor of Medicine program, and the faculty and staff of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. I provide instruction through in-class teaching, paracurricular workshops, and one-on-one or small group consultations. I also create programming for the School of Medicine Library independently and in partnership with other departments; and manage collections that support the education, creativity and well-being of our users.

Ask me about…

  • Research process, presentation and publication preparation for Doctor of Medicine program students, staff, and faculty
  • Instructional resources for undergraduate medical curriculum
  • Programming or partnering in health literacy, health communication, medical humanities, disability studies, or medical education research

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