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The Academy Podcast Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
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Welcome to The Academy Podcast. Our mission is to improve lives through education, information, and some cool stories. The Academy is a personal and professional development program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV that is open to all learners. We are excited to offer you free content through podcasts and short courses. Our hope is that you will be able to implement this diverse curriculum to improve your everyday life.
The Academy podcast is hosted by Dr. Mark Guadagnoli. Dr. Guadagnoli is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Director of Learning and Performance, and professor of neuroscience and neurobiology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. Dr. Guadagnoli’s areas of expertise include learning and performance optimization, memory and cognition, information processing and attention, communication, and leadership. His expertise in performance optimization has led him to work with athletes of the USA Olympic Elite Track and Field Coaches, PGA, and LPGA. He is also the author of two books Human Learning: Biology, Brain, and Neuroscience and Practice to Learn, Play to Win, along with over 100 articles and abstracts. Dr. Guadagnoli has been a part of the UNLV community since 1991 and has been a visiting professor at UCLA, Rice University, and Harvard University. Please join Dr. Guadagnoli in conversation with a series of guests who share with us their personal stories and insights on topics ranging from jazz, lessons in fishing, the future of mental health, cancer care, and many more.
With gratitude, we look forward to creating a community of learners who are seeking to grow both personally and professionally.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease - The Academy Podcast with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings
In this episode, our host Dr. Mark Guadagnoli and Dr. Jeffrey Cummings discuss the human cost of Alzheimer’s Disease, the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment research, lifestyle advice for Alzheimer’s prevention, and the future of Alzheimer’s care.
Dr. Jeffrey Cummings is a Research Professor at UNLV and Director of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience. -
Memory and Psychology - The Academy Podcast with Dr. Dan Schacter
In this episode of The Academy Podcast, Dr. Mark Guadagnoli sits down with Dr. Daniel Schacter, professor of psychology at Harvard University and author of The Seven Sins of Memory, a 2001 New York Times Notable Book of the Year.
Dr. Schacter shares insights from his research on human memory and discusses the many factors that effect the accuracy our memories. He also shares how we can utilize what we know about memory to set ourselves up for success in both an academic setting and in our every day lives. -
Inside the Mind of a Medical School Dean - The Academy Podcast with Dean Marc Kahn
In this episode of The Academy Podcast, Dr. Mark Guadagnoli sits down with Dean Marc Kahn, dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and vice president for health affairs at UNLV.
The dean shares his insights on the future of medical education, how to address the physician shortage in Nevada, and how Las Vegas can become a hub for sport's medicine in the country. -
Inside the Mind of a Hospital CEO - The Academy Podcast with Mason Van Houweling
In this episode of The Academy Podcast Dr. Mark Guadagnoli sits down with Mason Van Houweling, CEO at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Mason shares his insights on leadership, healthcare in Nevada, and his path to UMC.
The Academy is a podcast and program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. Check out our free short courses on YouTube!
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Wellness in Healthcare with Dr. Irma Corral & Dr. Annie Weisman - The Academy Podcast
This special episode of The Academy Podcast is hosted by our first guest host, Dr. Irma Corral. Dr. Corral is the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. In this episode
In this episode Dr. Corral chats with Dr. Annie Weisman, the Director of Well-Being & Integrative Medicine at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Their conversation touches on innovations at the school of medicine regarding well-being, mind body work, and a nutrition curriculum.
The Academy is a podcast and program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. Check out our free short courses on YouTube!
Enjoy!
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Autism & Health Equity in Nevada with Dr. Mario Gaspar De Alba
In this episode, our conversation is with Dr. Mario Gaspar de Alba, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician specializing in autism spectrum disorder. Our conversation with Mario spans from autism to its surprising ties with DEI to favorite superheroes. You'll also learn more about how Mario's life journey has led him to his medical practice.
The Academy is a podcast and program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. Check out our free short courses on YouTube!
Enjoy!
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