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 ��ӽ紫ý and as dean of the university's medical school — developing curricula, clinical programs, and research to elevate healthcare in the region. Prior to joining ��ӽ紫ý 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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