Afrah A. Ali, MBBS

I serve as the Associate Dean of Clinical Simulation and an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University. In my current role, I oversee simulation-based medical education across the UME, GME, and interprofessional levels, fostering collaboration and innovation in experiential learning. I earned my medical degree from Gulf Medical University, did an Emergency Medicine residency in Abu Dhabi, and another EM residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. I then pursued a fellowship in Clinical Simulation at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where I served as a core simulation educator and course co-director for multiple undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. I am currently completing my Master’s in Health Professions Education.

My interests include simulation-based medical education, competency-based medical education, and mentoring underrepresented minorities in medicine. I have authored several peer-reviewed publications and presented nationally and internationally on simulation and education. I have received multiple awards for my educational contributions, including the AHA Young Investigator Award.

As a candidate for Secretary of the SAEM Simulation Academy, I am eager to contribute to advancing our collective mission of fostering innovation, collaboration, and scholarship in simulation-based education. If elected, I aim to strengthen communication within the academy and support initiatives that elevate simulation research and faculty development. I am deeply committed to mentoring and empowering simulation educators and learners, cultivating a community that values inclusivity, excellence, and patient-centered care.