Kathie Velez, 27, of Las Vegas, is seen at the UNLV School of Medicine on Monday, July 9. Velez is a member of the second class of students for UNLV’s medical school. She begins her studies on Mon …

Kathie Velez, 27, of Las Vegas, is seen at the UNLV School of Medicine on Monday, July 9. Velez is a member of the second class of students for UNLV’s medical school. She begins her studies on Monday, July 16. (Natalie Bruzda/Las Vegas Review-Journal)