Dr. Marc J. Kahn

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Chief of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine

Expertise: Medicine, Hematology, Oncology, Health education, Business of medicine

Biography

Dr. Marc J. Kahn is chief of hematology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine. He is a prolific researcher in benign hematology, medical education, and healthcare finance.

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 five textbooks. In 2020, his most recent textbook, “Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice,” was published by Springer Nature.

He formerly served as vice president for health affairs at UNLV and as dean of the university's medical school — developing curricula, clinical programs, and research to elevate healthcare in the region. 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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Two guests who stayed at Wynn Las Vegas contracted Legionnaires’ disease, a severe type of pneumonia, in separate instances.

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An eye mask, earplugs, and a same-day workout can all increase your odds.

UNLV doctor deciphers why publication of Covid-19 vaccine study was nixed

A study examining whether the Covid-19 vaccine was keeping adults from becoming sick enough to have to go to the hospital is no more.

Dr. Marc Kahn discusses heart disease disparities affecting African Americans

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but its impact isn’t equal across communities. African Americans are significantly more likely to die from heart disease—even though many have similar or lower cholesterol levels. So, what’s driving this gap, and what can be done to close it?