Ameed Raoof

Ameed Raoof, MD, Ph.D.

Ameed Raoof, MD, PhD, currently serves as a Faculty of Biomedical Sciences at Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine 
in Pasadena, California, USA. With a diverse educational background, Dr. Raoof obtained his MBChB (MD) and MSc in 
Anatomy from the University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq, before pursuing his PhD in Anatomy from 
the University of Dundee, Scotland, U.K., where he also completed a Diploma in Medical Education. Dr. Raoof's academic 
journey has seen him hold various esteemed academic appointments, including Associate Professor positions at Weill 
Cornell Medical College in Qatar, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Michigan, and Head of 
Department of Anatomy at St. Helen School of Medicine in St. Lucia, West Indies. Prior to his current role, he held several 
directorial positions at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Throughout his career, Dr. Raoof 
has been recognized for his teaching excellence and contributions to medical education, receiving numerous awards and 
accolades. His research interests span a wide range of topics in medical education, with a particular focus on utilizing 
immersive technology and innovative teaching methods to enhance anatomy education. Dr. Raoof has also made significant 
contributions to the field of plastination, including establishing plastination labs and organizing international conferences. 
He has mentored numerous students in medical education research and served in leadership roles in various professional 
organizations. Dr. Raoof has authored several impactful publications, contributing to the advancement of medical 
education and anatomical sciences.