Rami Ahmed

Rami Ahmed is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, affiliated with the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He previously served as Simulation Division Chief, Medical Simulation Fellowship Director, and Director of Simulation in the Interprofessional Practice and Education Center. A former US Army Medic and SWAT Team physician for the Akron Police Department, he currently practices at the Roudebush VA Emergency Department. His expertise spans medical simulation, emergency medicine education, and healthcare training.

• Education:
• B.S., John Carroll University
• D.O., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency: Summa Akron City Hospital
• MHPE, University of Illinois at Chicago

Dr. Ahmed pioneered Ohio and Indiana’s first medical simulation fellowships, developed nationally recognized simulation programs, and graduated 20 simulation fellows. His research includes collaboration with NASA and co-development of a transvenous pacemaker simulator, resulting in over 100 peer-reviewed studies.

Awards:

• Donald O’Hara Teaching Award (Harvard Medical School, 2009)
• ACEP National Faculty Teaching Award (2017)
• SAEM Simulation Academy ‘Distinguished Educator’ (2020)
• SAEM 2023 National Simulation Research Award

He has advised numerous simulation fellows and consulted on simulation projects, emphasizing leadership training for emergency medicine residents. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and innovative simulation technology.