Justin Atkins, MPH

Justin Atkins, MPH, is a fourth-year medical student at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and a recipient of the VA Health Professions Scholarship (HPSP). He is dedicated to practicing full-spectrum family medicine, with a focus on serving rural and underserved communities, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. His medical training emphasizes continuity of care, preventive health, and patient-centered approaches, and he has completed rotations in family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, OB/GYN, and pediatrics.

Justin combines his clinical expertise with a strong background in public health and plans to pursue an MBA to further integrate health policy, systems leadership, and physician management into his practice. His areas of interest include rural health equity, LGBTQ+ and HIV-inclusive care, mental health integration in primary care, and veteran-focused medicine. He has also contributed to research and medical education, including publications on cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and the developmental impact of early technology exposure, as well as leading problem-based learning sessions for first-year medical students.

Outside of his academic and clinical work, Justin is deeply committed to advocacy and community engagement. A Marine Corps veteran, he draws on his experiences in service to promote healthcare access, equity, and leadership development. He has been recognized for his journey from military service to medicine and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of physicians while striving to improve health systems and community-based care.

• Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV - Doctor of Medicine - MD, Medicine - May 2026
• Baylor University - Master of Public Health - MPH, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
• University of Missouri-Kansas City - Pre-Medicine/Biology, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelor of Science - BS, Kinesiological Sciences
• American Military University - Associate of Arts - AA, General Studies

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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Presenting as Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in a Chronic Cannabis User: A Case Report
Examining Gender Differences in Empathy Among Medical Students
Burnout and Gender in the Post-Pass/Fail Era
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Case Report of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Related to Cannabis Use
Exploring the Link Between Early Technology Exposure and Developmental Milestones in Childhood
SCREEN TIMED: Tech Exposure & Early Milestones in Child Development
Reshaping Medical Education: A survey of AI-driven change in Medical Education Through Learning Media Transformation
Enhancing Medical Education with ChatGPT: Generating Self-Testing Questions for Medical Students
Enhancing the Reach of Medical Education Resources through Artificial Intelligence Advancements
Unmasking IRIS: A Tragic Case of Disseminated MAC Infection in a Newly Diagnosed AIDS Patient
Enhancing Medical Education with ChatGPT: Generating Self-Testing Questions for Medical Students