The Academy Podcast

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