About
The mission of The Academy is to improve lives through education, information, and cool stories. The Academy is the personal and professional development program of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Our team is committed to delivering content that improves lives and inspires individuals to be happier, healthier, and more successful. We aspire to reach a comprehensive audience that includes medical professionals, career-driven individuals, and all people who are interested in self-improvement. We provide resources for all learners (AL) through our podcast and short courses; and specific resources for medical professionals through our continuing medical education (CME) program.
Our Values
Give it away
We are committed to give away all the good we can. We give away praise, support to others, and, in the spirit of public education, we give you as much free, high-quality information as we can.
Be grateful
We are grateful for the opportunity to positively impact lives. We are grateful for the time you spend with us.
Communicate mindfully
We believe mindful communication is a cornerstone of creating a safe space where creativity can thrive and growth can occur.
Create excellence
We believe strongly that we have a responsibility to create excellence in all we do. This is our way of honoring our commitments and our contributions.
Leave it better than you found it
Simply put, look for opportunities to leave every experience and interaction better than it was before we got there.
Who Do We Serve?
All Learners
We are excited to offer free content for all learners through podcasts and short courses. Our hope is that you will be able to leverage this diverse curriculum to improve your everyday life. With gratitude, we are looking forward to creating a community of learners who are seeking to grow both personally and professionally.
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Medical Professionals/CME
The mission of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is to advance the work of medical professionals. We are passionate about providing high-quality professional development opportunities that are relevant to clinical practice, and individual and team strategies, skills, performance, and coordination. We will support the delivery of excellent evidence-based care to patients while improving our community and health systems.
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