Dr. Marc J. Kahn

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Dean of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
Expertise: Medicine, Health Education, Hematology, Oncology, Business of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Marc J. Kahn is the dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. He is a prolific researcher in benign hematology, medical education, and healthcare finance. New to Nevada, Dr. Kahn is enthusiastic about developing curricula, clinical programs, and research to elevate healthcare in the region.  

He has served in leadership roles with the Association of American Medical Colleges, American College of Physicians, American Society of Hematology, National Board of Medical Examiners, and the National Residency Matching Program.

Dr. Kahn has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts in addition to 110 book chapters and 5 textbooks. Dr. Kahn also has an MBA and recently published the book, “Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice.”

Prior to joining UNLV in April 2020, Dr. Kahn was a senior associate dean at Tulane University School of Medicine. 
 

Education

  • M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • M.B.A., Tulane University
  • B.A., Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania

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UNLV trained these medical students. Where are they going next?
Las Vegas Review Journal
UNLV medical students learned where they will take the next step in their journey to become doctors. Medical schools across the country, including UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, held their Match Day on Friday for the class of 2024. Medical students learned where they will go for their residency training for the next 3-7 years.
In Nevada’s battle for doctors, med schools seek more residencies
Las Vegas Sun
Dr. Marc Kahn, dean of the UNLV’s Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, has noticed a trend with many of the medical school’s students: They are leaving Nevada for residency programs out of state.
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Nevada Business
The healthcare industry in Nevada has never been more relied on than it has in recent years. However, despite COVID being in the rearview mirror, the industry is still facing giant problems. From battling a significant shortage of medical professionals, rising costs and burnout to the point that practitioners are leaving the field altogether, the industry has challenges it needs to address – and quickly.
Las Vegas mom needing cancer treatment at UCLA highlights lack of health care options in Nevada
K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3
The ongoing cancer battle faced by a Las Vegas mother signals the lengths many patients in Nevada must go to in order to receive the life-saving care they need not offered in Nevada.
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UNLV Health is Academic Health
Healthcare practitioner holding a patient's hands
Business and Community | April 2, 2024

Dedicated to helping underserved communities in Nevada, UNLV Health is leading transformative health care while educating and training Nevada’s future health care practitioners.

UNLV Newsmakers 2023: November
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Campus News | December 4, 2023

A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV’s dedication to community and research.

UNLV Newsmakers 2023: Summer
Graduation surprise
Campus News | August 1, 2023

News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.

UNLV Newsmakers 2022: August
a female student sits in the grass by a tree reading a book
Campus News | September 1, 2022

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

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