Alaa Aldalati, MD

With a strong foundation in simulation-based education and a deep commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within medical training, I have dedicated my career to fostering inclusive and innovative learning environments. After completing my residency at the Mayo Clinic, where I served as chief resident, I pursued a Simulation Fellowship at Brown University. Currently, I am an assistant professor at Kansas University and play a key role in launching a new Emergency Medicine residency program at KU-Wesley Medical Center. My involvement with SAEM’s Simulation Academy has been an incredible journey, during which I’ve had the honor of receiving awards like the Trainee of the Year and the ARMED Scholarship, underscoring my dedication to educational excellence and simulation innovation.

For the past two years, I’ve led the Early Career Subcommittee, mentoring numerous residents, fellows, and medical students. Supporting early-career physicians is a true passion of mine, and I am dedicated to expanding outreach initiatives and building strong mentorship pathways that contribute to their professional growth. I am fully committed to supporting the Simulation Academy’s current projects and facilitating broader engagement with early-career physicians, empowering them with the skills and resources they need to succeed in simulation-based education and DEI.

As I run for the role of secretary within the SAEM Simulation Academy, I am motivated to strengthen our Academy’s organizational effectiveness and communication. I am eager to bring my experience, mentorship background, and commitment to a more inclusive and empathetic Emergency Medicine community to the role, contributing meaningfully to the Academy’s mission and growth.