Andrew M. Ibrahim

Andrew M. Ibrahim, MD, MSc, is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Surgery at the University of Michigan, holding dual appointments in the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Department of Surgery. He serves as Chief Medical Officer at HOK, a global design firm, and as an editorial board member for the Annals of Surgery and JAMA Network. His work bridges healthcare, policy, and architectural design, focusing on 'Health in All Design' principles applied across aviation, sports, and civic sectors. He completed medical training at Case Western Reserve University with additional policy fellowships at Princeton and Johns Hopkins. His research examines healthcare system impacts, surgical outcomes, and architectural design's clinical effects.

• Education: Case Western Reserve University (MD, Honors), University College London (architecture coursework), University of Michigan (MSc via Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program)
• Policy Training: Crile Fellow (Princeton), Doris Duke Fellow (Johns Hopkins)

Research interests emphasize healthcare policy evaluation, surgical quality improvement, and the interplay between hospital design and clinical outcomes. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles address topics like private equity hospital acquisitions, rural healthcare access, and trauma center utilization. His work has been highlighted in Fast Company and U-M news features.

Notable projects include a >$2 billion academic health center master plan as an HOK Innovation Principal. Advocacy focuses on equitable design principles and reducing geographic barriers to care. Current initiatives explore price transparency in healthcare and the impact of social vulnerability on surgical outcomes.