Dr. Mark Guadagnoli

PhD

Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

UNLV School of Medicine

Dr. Mark Guadagnoli has worked in industry and academia for over three decades. He has taught/lectured at several universities including Harvard University, MIT, UCLA, and UNLV. Media appearances include New York Times, Time Magazine, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, the London Times, the History Channel, and CBS Sports. Dr. Guadagnoli is one of the founding faculty members at UNLV where he developed and runs the Academy, a pivotal professional development initiative within the School.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cognitive Science
  • Organizational Optimization
  • Learning and Performance

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
    Texas A&M University

  • Master of Science (M.S.)
    Texas A&M University

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Performance/Cognitive Psychology
    Auburn University

Certifications

  • Coach Certification Courses
    Stanford University School of Medicine

  • Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Program
    Harvard University School of Medicine

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