The Academy Podcast

Podcast de 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. Check out our other platforms: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@academy.unlvmed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academy.unlvmed/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-academy-unlv-med/about/ Transistor FM: https://academypodcast.transistor.fm/

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24 episodios

Founding a Medical School - The Academy Podcast with Dr. Barbara Atkinson

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Barbara Atkinson, founding Dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, about her career and the development of the medical school. Dr. Atkinson discusses what she is most proud of, including building a medical school focused on community, diversity, and service, and educating students who want to make a difference. She talks about her early interest in science, her experience as a woman in academic medicine, and the process of starting a medical school from the ground up. The conversation also covers public health, bioethics, changes in medical education, and how new technologies like AI may affect the future of medicine.

29 de ene de 2026 - 1 h 26 min

Finding Your Values and Building Culture - The Academy Podcast with Tristan Walker

In this episode we chat with Entrepreneur and visionary Tristan Walker. He is the founder of Walker & Company and one of TIME’s 100 Next Leaders. Dr. Mark Guadagnoli and Tristan have a fantastic conversation about values, legacy, and stability. Tristan opens up about his remarkable journey from growing up in Queens to Wall Street, Stanford, and Silicon Valley. He shares lessons he’s learned about faith, resilience, and creating freedom in a world that often delays it. Together, they explore how personal values can shape a business, a community, and a life of purpose.

23 de oct de 2025 - 1 h 12 min

Public Relations in Medicine - The Academy Podcast with Amy Weiss

In this episode Dr. Mark Guadagnoli connects with Amy Weiss, Founder/CEO, Weiss Public Affairs. Amy shares stories from her time steps away from the Oval Office, advising high-profile cultural icons, and elevating safety in professional sports. We explore how she’s stayed grounded through it all, the importance of authenticity in leadership, and the thread of purpose that drives her.

30 de jul de 2025 - 1 h 23 min

Medicine, Finance, and Leadership - The Academy Podcast with Joann Strobbe

In this episode Dr. Mark Guadagnoli chats with Joann Strobbe, Executive Associate Dean for Administration at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. They discuss physician finances, the impact of AI on healthcare, and efforts to improve the quality of care in Southern Nevada. Gain valuable insights into the future of healthcare and how innovation is shaping the region.

19 de nov de 2024 - 1 h 20 min

Pioneering Healthcare in Nevada: Dr. Joe Thornton's Inspiring Journey

This week, Dr. Mark Guadagnoli sits down with the trailblazing Dr. Joe Thornton, an associate professor at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV and the first full-time colon and rectal surgeon in Nevada. 🏥✨ Discover Dr. Thornton’s inspiring journey to becoming a pioneering physician, the hurdles he faced along the way, and his invaluable advice for aspiring surgeons. Plus, dive into a conversation about the crucial roles of mentorship and leadership in the medical field. 🔔 Don’t miss out! Subscribe to The Academy Podcast for more insightful episodes, and let us know your thoughts by dropping a comment or leaving a review. Your feedback fuels our passion to bring you more amazing content! 🤝 CONNECT WITH US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academy.unlvmed/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-academy-unlv-med/about/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6M83OHVIq7ud0mZDpKe9gc?si=5a4abb176c894a06 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-academy-podcast/id1658856867 Website - https://www.unlv.edu/medicine/faculty-affairs/the-academy

10 de sep de 2024 - 1 h 2 min

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