CHRISTOPHER M. AHMAD
MEDICAL STUDENT · PATIENT CARE · RESEARCH & WRITING
About
I am a medical student with interdisciplinary training in medicine, public health, business, and biomedical science. My work centers on patient care, complex clinical problems, and understanding the patient as a whole.My Arab-American heritage and faith have shaped my commitment to service, human dignity, and caring for others across cultural and religious boundaries. My name, Christopher M. Ahmad, was given to reflect the intersection of different faith traditions, reminding me that while our faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds may differ, our shared humanity transcends these differences and unites us.My clinical scholarship focuses on complex and case-based medicine, particularly challenging diagnoses and management decisions. I also pursue research in medical education and emerging technology, including virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and point-of-care ultrasound.Beyond medicine, I enjoy cooking and hosting themed dinners, architecture, writing, travel to historic and ancient cities, event design, and video games.
EDUCATIONKansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Candidate, May 2027
2023–2027DePaul University
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), 2023
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), 2023
2020–2023Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.M.S.), 2020
2019–2020University of Illinois Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences, 2016
2012–2016
HONORS & AWARDSGold Humanism Honor Society
MemberBeacon Award
Kansas City University · 2026Excellence in Public Health Award
U.S. Public Health Service · 2026Global Scholar of the Year
Kansas City University · 2025Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Award
University of Illinois Chicago · 2015Student Community Excellence Award
Cebrin Goodman Foundation · 2012
RESEARCH & SCHOLARLY EXPERIENCEMedical Education & Immersive Technology Research Program
Project Lead · Kansas City University · 2024–PresentResearch evaluating virtual reality, augmented reality, POCUS, AI-assisted learning, and emerging technologies across medical education and clinical training.Project TACTUS: OSTEOSENSE
Research Project Lead · Kansas City University · 2026–PresentDeveloping wearable technology for objective assessment of musculoskeletal procedural performance, with plans to expand its use in student assessment and research.Clinical Outcomes Research
Project Lead · Mercy & Freeman Health System · 2025–2026Retrospective research examining cardiovascular, electrolyte, and inpatient outcomes across a large Midwestern health system.University of Chicago
Graduate Researcher · 2021–2023Conducted healthcare quality improvement research, systems analysis, and patient-safety initiatives through collaboration with DePaul University.Medical Technology Research & Development
Student Summer Intern · Johnson & Johnson · 2021Contributed to research and development initiatives spanning surgical and vision-care technologies.SELECTED SCHOLARSHIPImmersive Technology & Medical Education
8 manuscripts · 2 published · 6 submittedClinical Case Scholarship
12 published, peer-reviewed articlesLiterature Reviews
2 published, peer-reviewed articlesAnatomical & Cadaveric Research
1 manuscript · acceptedResearch Presentations
4 distinct research projects · 3 presented · 1 forthcomingVIEW COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIPResearchGate · Google Scholar
LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEZaytun Health Collective
Founder & Executive Director · 2024–Present
Lead multidisciplinary programs in preventive care, harm reduction, community outreach, mentorship, medical education innovation, and community-engaged research across the Midwest.MedAspire Network
Co-Founder & Chief Network Officer · 2024–Present
Lead a national mentorship and research network connecting students with physicians, researchers, and academic mentors.Refugee and Immigrant Services
Youth Mentor & Cultural Liaison · 2024–2026
Provide longitudinal mentorship, educational support, and community engagement for refugee and immigrant youth.Chicago Department of Public Health & American Public Health Association
Graduate Assistant & Public Health Policy/Government Relations Intern · 2024
Contributed to community health, health equity, public health policy, advocacy, and government relations initiatives.United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Human Rights Intern · 2022
Contributed to refugee protection, humanitarian policy, and international human rights initiatives.American Red Cross
Graduate Student Intern · 2020–2022
Supported humanitarian, community health, and public health initiatives.Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical Assistant & Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician · 2019-2020
Provided hands-on patient care in the emergency department, including patient intake, phlebotomy, injections, patient education, and ambulance-based care as needed.
Omni Health P.C.
Clinic Coordinator & Medical Assistant · 2018–2019, 2020–2021
Coordinated two outpatient clinics, provided direct patient care, and mentored medical students during clinical rotations.Swedish Covenant Hospital
Emergency Department Volunteer · 2011–2016
Volunteered throughout high school and college, gaining sustained early exposure to medicine, patient care, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
WRITING & MEDICAL HUMANITIESAlongside my clinical and scholarly work, I write nonfiction, fiction, poetry, narrative medicine, and magazine features exploring medicine, culture, community, technology, place, and the human experience of care.Medical Writing
Chicago Medicine · Forthcoming · Late 2026Nonfiction & Essays
Infocalypse
Other selected work forthcoming · Late 2026Fiction
Selected work forthcoming · Late 2026Poetry
Selected work forthcoming · Late 2026
FEATURES & MEDIASelected institutional and media features highlighting my work in medicine, research, public health, service, and community engagement.Kansas City University
Kansas City University Medical Student Earns National Public Health Award and Top University Honors
READ FEATURE →DePaul University
Graduate Alumni Feature: Research, Clinical Medicine & Public Health
VIEW FEATURE →Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Helix Magazine — Spring 2027 (forthcoming)
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL PROFILEProfessional Memberships
American College of Physicians (ACP) · American Medical Student Association (AMSA) · American Osteopathic Association (AOA)Certifications & Clinical Training
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) · Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) · Basic Life Support (BLS) · NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) · Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Performance & Interpretation Training · CITI Program Human Subjects Research · OHRP Human Research Protection TrainingLanguages
English · Arabic · SpanishInterests
International cooking & themed dinner hosting · Architecture · Writing · Travel & exploring ancient cities · Event planning & design · Building research & creative projects · Community & international advocacy · Branding & design · Video games
CONTACTFor professional, academic, research, and writing inquiries, I welcome the opportunity to connect.Email
[email protected]Professional Profiles
LinkedIn
ResearchGate
Google ScholarProjects & Initiatives
Zaytun Health Collective
MedAspire Network
OWEN AI Learning Platform
I welcome opportunities to connect regarding clinical medicine, research, academic collaboration, writing, and community health initiatives.
Chicago, IL