Dr. James G. Lenhart was named special assistant for the University of Nevada Health Sciences System (UNHSS) by the chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education in March. In this capacity, Dr. Lenhart provides a medical perspective in the development of the programs and initiatives of the UNHSS.

Dr. Lenhart is also the vice dean for the University of Nevada School of Medicine since 2004. Prior to this, he served as chair for the Department of Family Medicine for two years. Dr. Lenhart joined the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 1991 after practicing medicine on Vashon Island in Washington for more than ten years. Prior to this, he completed a residency in Family Medicine at Brown University.

A native of Helena, Montana, Dr. Lenhart studied medicine at the University of New Mexico and graduated in 1976. His professional interests include health and wellness, population medicine and medical information management.

Dr. Lenhart enjoys spending time with his wife Nancy, traveling, photography, creative writing and most recently, the terroir of French wine.