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EDWIN AVALLONE, DO, AND RYAN PARTO, MD
Dr. Avallone’s interest in wanting to make a change in Southern
Nevada’s healthcare was another reason for stepping into the
associate residency program director role.
“When you look at the numbers of people graduating residency
programs, a disproportionate number of them stay in the
geographic region in which they trained, which is critical for us
because we are a very medically underserved area,” Dr. Avallone
says. “We are encountering an exponentially growing population
that needs access to outstanding healthcare, and the healthcare
system as we currently know it is abound with so many obstacles
that we have to be the leaders to make the change that needs to
happen at a healthcare policy level to ensure that the goals for the
patients we serve are met – and that all starts with GME.”
PHOTO: JULIAN FOX
With a growing population and a demand for more physicians, it is
no secret that GME programs are vital when it comes to bringing
more physicians to the state. Being able to have residents and
fellows stay in the state after their training is completed is one of
the main goals of the school of medicine. It’s through physicians
like Dr. Avallone – who work to improve the school’s programs
and ensure residents and fellows receive a quality education and
have good experiences – that the school is able to make Nevada
a healthier place.
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