Dean
Dr. Marc J. Kahn, MD, MBA, is the Dean of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. 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. A hematologist and medical oncologist by training, Dr. Kahn was a senior associate dean at Tulane University School of Medicine before assuming his new position at UNLV in April 2020.
Accreditation Status
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV is accredited by the:
Location
The Kirk Kerkorian Medical Education Building (MEB) is the school of medicine's first permanent building. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District, the 135,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility was designed to provide our medical students with access to cutting-edge technology that supports a world-class education.
Mission
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV will serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. This is accomplished by delivering evidence-based, innovative centers of excellence in and , coupled with cost-effective, that improves the health of our throughout their lifespan, becoming an integral contributor to an Academic Health Center, and creating a culture of collaboration through inclusion and excellence.
Values
- Strive for Excellence
- Drive Innovation
- Serve with Compassion and Humility
- Demonstrate Inclusion
- Act with Integrity