The Academy Podcast : Recent Episodes
Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
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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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!
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In this episode, our conversation is with Branden Collinsworth, Nike Global coach and founder of Warrior Retreats. Our podcast with Branden spans from Las Vegas, to Peru, to journeying inward and reaching your greatest potential.
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 and learn with us here on YouTube!
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In this episode, our conversation is with Cam MacDougall, trauma-release breathwork specialist and founder and CEO of Inbodied Elite Coaching. Our conversation with Cam spans from the science and art of breathwork to trauma release to what it takes to transform and grow. You'll also learn more about how Cam's life journey has been one of profound transformation.
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.
Enjoy!
🤝 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
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV presents The Academy Podcast. The Academy is a personal and professional development program that aims to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education and information.
In this episode, we have Dr. Marc J. Kahn, dean of the medical school and vice president for health affairs at UNLV, as our guest. He discusses how human connection can impact the future of medical education, the importance of viewing life through a “serendipity lens,” and how he went from managing a restaurant in his teens to now leading a medical school.
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⏲ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
02:00 Background on Dean Kahn
04:30 The Elephant Story
10:00 The Future of Medical Education
27:50 Finding the Right Fit
34:30 Getting an MBA as a Physician
36:30 The Katrina Response
44:30 Advice for Students
50:05 What’s Next for the School of Medicine
52:15 Last Piece of Advice
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Dr. Fildes has practiced in Nevada since 1996. He was the inaugural chair of surgery and former associate dean for external affairs for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. He also served as interim dean during an important transition period for the school.
As medical director of University Medical Center's Trauma Center, he was front and center during the response to the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed 60 people and wounded more than 400 others. The coordinated medical response to the shooting became a model for mass casualty incidents. Hospital groups nationwide have called upon Dr. Fildes to share his expertise and talk about lessons learned. The Mayor of Las Vegas declared May 12th: Dr. John Fildes Day in the city of Las Vegas.
Dr. Fildes currently serves as emeritus professor of surgery for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. In this episode, he shares his life lessons...from the operating room, to the fishing boat.
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00:00 Intro
01:00 Background on Dr. Netski
05:20 The Path to Psychiatry
13:00 The Future of Mental Health
19:30 The Importance of Empathy as a Med Student
23:48 Apps in Mental Health
29:30 Psychedelics and Mental Health
32:05 Leadership in Medicine
40:00 Women in Leadership Roles
44:17 Communicating with Your Team
48:30 Last Thoughts
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