James Kelley, M.D.

Dr. James Kelley is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and a Consultant in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. His expertise centers on medical education with decades of experience in both graduate and medical school education most recently as Co-Clerkship Director of the Emergency Medicine rotation with the Alix School of Medicine's arrival to Mayo Clinic Arizona in 2017. He has a particular interest in medical simulation and ultrasound education.

Dr. Kelley is involved in numerous interdisciplinary clinical and academic groups within Mayo Clinic Arizona to include leadership as current staff President of the Officers and Councilors, a member of the Academy of Academic Excellence, Student Affairs Executive Committee and the Pediatric and Adolescent Subcommittee. Dr. Kelley was recently awarded the "Teacher of the Year" in 2025 by the graduating class of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.