Ahamed Idris

Dr. Ahamed Idris is a tenured Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) who has been active in clinical practice of emergency medicine at Parkland Memorial Hospital since 2003. He serves as Director of Emergency Medicine Research in the Division of Emergency Medicine and Chair of IRB 4 at UTSW. His professional affiliations include being a Past National Chair of Basic Life Support for the American Heart Association, a member of the National Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee, and a consultant to the National Institutes of Health Cardiovascular Special Emphasis Panel.

Dr. Idris's research focuses on emergency medicine with particular emphasis on cardiopulmonary resuscitation, cardiac arrest treatment, and emergency cardiovascular care. His work explores optimal chest compression techniques, impedance threshold devices, and the physiological mechanisms underlying successful resuscitation. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between chest compression parameters and survival outcomes, as well as innovative approaches to managing cardiac arrest in both prehospital and hospital settings.

His most recent publications demonstrate consistent research productivity in resuscitation science, with particular focus on chest compression metrics, airway management during cardiac arrest, and the application of impedance threshold devices. These works represent collaborative efforts within the North American Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium and have shaped current emergency medical protocols.

• Bronze Star Medal (US Army)
• American Heart Association National Outstanding Service Award (2003)
• Inducted into NASA Space Technology Hall of Fame (2008)
• Fellow of the American Heart Association
• Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians
• Inaugural Fellow of the American Heart Association's Council on Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care

Dr. Idris serves as Director of the Dallas-Fort Worth Center for Resuscitation Research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, recognized as the most productive organization in the North American Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium. He previously served as Director of the NASA Human Space Flight Rescue Team for the Space Shuttle and continues to consult with NASA. His leadership extends to chairing IRB 4 at UTSW and assisting medical students, fellows, and faculty with research project design and grant proposals. He also serves on the Integrated Research Team Steering Committee for Advanced Capabilities for Combat Medics with the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command.