The Academy Podcast

Presenting The Academy podcast, a program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. 

It is our pleasure to share with you the third and final episode of our Women in Leadership roundtable series moderated by Kristin Steffen-Zonsius, former Senior Director of Faculty Affairs at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. The idea for this series was born from the desire to continue to expand upon the conversation that started at the school of medicine’s Women in Medicine (WIM) Female Leadership panel. Together, the round table guests offer richness and diversity in experience and perspectives. Tune in as they discuss their personal journeys, moments of grit and resilience, and what it means to be a leader in their personal lives and professional careers. 

In this episode of the Women in Leadership series, our guests are Dr. Deborah Kuhls, professor of surgery and Assistant Dean of Research, and Dr. Elissa Palmer, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Dr. Kuhls and Dr. Palmer not only discuss gender bias and the importance of women supporting women, but also share with us their personal stories and their “aha” moments in making life decisions. Tune in to get to know these two dynamic physicians on a deeper level. 

Presenting The Academy podcast, a program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. 

It is our pleasure to share with you the second episode of our Women in Leadership roundtable series moderated by Kristin Steffen-Zonsius, former Senior Director of Faculty Affairs at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. The idea for this series was born from the desire to continue to expand upon the conversation that started at the school of medicine’s Women in Medicine (WIM) Female Leadership panel. Together, the round table guests offer richness and diversity in experience and perspectives. Tune in as they discuss their personal journeys, moments of grit and resilience, and what it means to be a leader in their personal lives and professional careers. 

In this episode of the Women in Leadership series, our guests are Dr. Carmen Flores, assistant professor of surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and member of the trauma team at UMC Trauma Center, and Dr. Nadia Gomez, associate professor and interim chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. Dr. Flores and Dr. Gomez take us through their paths to medical school, the triumphs and difficulties in balancing personal responsibilities and a career, and the importance of giving and receiving mentorship.

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Presenting The Academy podcast, a program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. 

It is our pleasure to share with you the first episode of our Women in Leadership roundtable series moderated by Kristin Steffen-Zonsius, former Senior Director of Faculty Affairs at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. The idea for this series was born from the desire to continue to expand upon the conversation that started at the school of medicine’s Women in Medicine (WIM) Female Leadership panel. Together, the round table guests offer richness and diversity in experience and perspectives. Tune in as they discuss their personal journeys, moments of grit and resilience, and what it means to be a leader in their personal lives and professional careers. 

In this episode of the Women in Leadership series, our guests are Joann Strobbe, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Associate Dean for finance and administration for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, and Shirley Denson-Robinson, Administrative Assistant at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Our guests discuss the impact of the medical school for the Las Vegas community, life pivots they have had to navigate, taking risks, and soaring in the face of challenges.  

Presenting The Academy podcast, a program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education, information, and some cool stories. 

In this episode, our conversation is with Dr. Irma Corral, Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and Jay Guilford, Founder and Managing Partner of Coworks Leadership Strategies. Our guests discuss their DEI philosophies, the role of assumed benevolence and impact of biases in the medical field, and why organizations should care about DEI both as a strategy and as an aspiration. 

Presenting The Academy podcast, a program within the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV with a mission to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education and information.

In this episode we have Dr. Charles St. Hill, surgical oncologist and chair of the department of surgery. Dr. St. Hill discusses the certainty of a cancer surgeon, the uncertainty of medical students in the operating room, and the robotic future of cancer surgery.

⏲ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:51 Guest intro
1:31 Dr. St. Hill's specialty (tiger country) - why the pancreas
6:29 Dr. Hill's background (bio)
9:27 Berkeley (a place to grow)
11:12 journey to medical school 
15:10 Future of cancer medicine (getting the little things right) 
16:30 Cancer care in Las Vegas 
21:37 Doctor patient relationships (asking questions)
27:00 Feedback
28:00 Clinical empathy 
38:57 Learning from different generations (Generational differences as assets)
43:40 Role of medical students in the operation room 
49:25 Importance of teaching institutions 
51:40 The role of robots and AI in surgical oncology 
1:00:00 Moments of Joy 

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In this episode, we have Dr. Alison Netski, department chair of psychiatry and behavioral health and interim vice dean for clinical affairs. Dr. Netski discusses her family’s deep Nevadan roots, the experiences that drew her to the field of psychiatry, and women in leadership roles.

00:00 Intro

01:00 Background on Dr. Netski

05:20 The Path to Psychiatry

13:00 The Future of Mental Health

19:30 The Importance of Empathy as a Med Student

23:48 Apps in Mental Health

29:30 Psychedelics and Mental Health

32:05 Leadership in Medicine

40:00 Women in Leadership Roles

44:17 Communicating with Your Team

48:30 Last Thoughts

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The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV presents The Academy Podcast. The Academy is a personal and professional development program that aims to improve the lives of all those associated with the school through education and information.

In this episode, we have Dr. Marc J. Kahn, dean of the medical school and vice president for health affairs at UNLV, as our guest. He discusses how human connection can impact the future of medical education, the importance of viewing life through a “serendipity lens,” and how he went from managing a restaurant in his teens to now leading a medical school.

Enjoy!

⏲ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

02:00 Background on Dean Kahn

04:30 The Elephant Story

10:00 The Future of Medical Education

27:50 Finding the Right Fit

34:30 Getting an MBA as a Physician

36:30 The Katrina Response

44:30 Advice for Students

50:05 What’s Next for the School of Medicine

52:15 Last Piece of Advice

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Dr. Fildes has practiced in Nevada since 1996. He was the inaugural chair of surgery and former associate dean for external affairs for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. He also served as interim dean during an important transition period for the school.

As medical director of University Medical Center's Trauma Center, he was front and center during the response to the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas that killed 60 people and wounded more than 400 others. The coordinated medical response to the shooting became a model for mass casualty incidents. Hospital groups nationwide have called upon Dr. Fildes to share his expertise and talk about lessons learned. The Mayor of Las Vegas declared May 12th: Dr. John Fildes Day in the city of Las Vegas.

Dr. Fildes currently serves as emeritus professor of surgery for the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. In this episode, he shares his life lessons...from the operating room, to the fishing boat.

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