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Amit A. Shah, M.D.

  1. Geriatrician
  2. Internist
  3. Palliative Care Specialist
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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Palliative care
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Palliative care
  • Medical education
  • Primary care
  1. 2007
    Fellow - Geriatric Medicine - Clinician-Educator TrackJohns Hopkins School of Medicine
  2. 2005
    Internship/Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity of Illinois
  3. 2002
    MDBaylor College of Medicine
  4. 1998
    Certificate - PhilosophyTatvagyan Vidyapeeth
  5. 1997
    BS - Chemical EngineeringWashington University

Certifications

  1. 2010
    Hospice & Palliative MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2007
    Geriatric MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2005
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    National Mentoring Month Certificate of AppreciationAmerican College of Physicians
  2. 2023
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  3. 2022
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  4. 2021
    Exceptional Mentor AwardAmerican Medical Women's Association
  5. 2021
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  6. 2020
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  7. 2019
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  8. 2018
    Outstanding Mid-Career Educator of the Year Award (2018)American Geriatrics Society
  9. 2017
    2017 Graduation Hooding Ceremony Speaker (selected by the graduating class)University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  10. 2017
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  11. 2016
    Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society (AGSF)American Geriatrics Society
  12. 2016
    Gold Humanism Honor Society Guest Lecturer/Visiting FacultyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  13. 2015
    Noon Conference Speaker of the Month AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2015
    Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professorship and Induction Banquet Keynote SpeakerUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  15. 2014
    Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Nominee, Gamma ChapterHonor Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha
  16. 2014
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2014, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  17. 2014
    Second Year Medical School (MS2) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2016, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  18. 2014
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  19. 2014
    Super Doctors Texas "Rising Stars"Texas Monthly Magazine
  20. 2013
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2013, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  21. 2013
    First year medical school (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2016, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  22. 2013
    UT System Innovations in Healthcare Education Award FinalistSystem for Innovations in Healthcare, University of Texas
  23. 2013
    First Year Medical School (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2016, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  24. 2013
    Super Doctors Texas "Rising Stars"Texas Monthly Magazine
  25. 2013
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  26. 2012
    Nominee, Regents Outstanding Teaching AwardUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  27. 2012
    UT Southwestern Academy of TeachersUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  28. 2012
    First year medical school (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2015, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  29. 2012
    Super Doctors Texas "Rising Stars"Texas Monthly Magazine
  30. 2012
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  31. 2011
    First Year Medical School (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2014, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  32. 2011
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2011, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  33. 2011
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  34. 2010
    First Year Medical School (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2013, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  35. 2010
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  36. 2010
    Fellowship (FACP)American College of Physicians
  37. 2009
    Excellence in Education AwardUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  38. 2009
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2009, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  39. 2005
    Resident of the Year (PGY3)Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
  40. 2004
    Resident of the Year (PGY2)Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
  41. 2001
    Student ScholarshipTexas Geriatrics Society
  42. 2000
    Edward Henderson Student of the Year Award (national award)American Geriatric Society
  43. 2000
    Medical Student Geriatric Scholar Program (now MSTAR)American Federation for Aging Research
  44. 1999
    Student Training in Aging ResearchJohn A. Hartford Center of Excellence
  45. 1998
    Full Tuition ScholarshipBaylor College of Medicine
  46. 1998
    Presidential ScholarshipBaylor College of Medicine
  47. 1997
    ValedictorianSchool of Engineering, Washington University
  48. 1997
    Summa Cum LaudeSchool of Engineering, Washington University
  49. 1994
    Langsdorf Fellowship (full tuition + stipend scholarship)Langsdorf Fellowship, Washington University
  50. 1994
    National Science ScholarNational Science Foundation

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - present
    American Geriatrics Society
  2. 2016 - 2019
    Pharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  3. 2015 - 2021
    Admissions Operations Committee, Mayo Medical School
  4. 2015 - 2020
    Clinical Education Committee, Mayo Medical School
  5. 2015 - present
    Senior Sage Longitudinal Curriculum (1st to 4th year of medical school), Mayo Medical School
  6. 2015 - present
    Preclinical Block (Second Year Medical School), Mayo Medical School
  7. 2015 - 2022
    Internal Medicine Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2010 - 2014
    MECC Subcommittee on Educational Objectives of the Medical School, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  9. 2010 - 2012
    SIMPLE Curriculum (Simulated Internal Medicine Patient Learning Experience), Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine
  10. 2010
    USMLE Question Geriatric Content, American Geriatric Society / National Board of Medical Examiners
  11. 2010 - present
    American College of Physicians
  12. 2009 - 2014
    Internal Medicine Match Scramble/SOAP, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  13. 2009 - 2014
    Medical School Students, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  14. 2009 - 2011
    Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  15. 2009 - 2013
    MS1 Curriculum Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  16. 2009 - 2013
    MS2 Curriculum Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  17. 2009 - 2012
    Pain P & T Committee, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  18. 2009 - 2011
    Subinternship Task Force Committee, Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine
  19. 2008 - 2014
    Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  20. 2008 - 2014
    Internal Medicine Residency Application, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  21. 2008 - 2014
    American Academy of Home Care Physicians
  22. 2008
    Medical Education, Society for General Internal Medicine
  23. 2007 - 2014
    MS3/MS4 Curriculum Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  24. 2007 - 2014
    Geriatric Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  25. 2007 - 2009
    Society for General Internal Medicine
  26. 2007 - present
    Teachers Section, American Geriatrics Society
  27. 2002 - present
    American College of Physicians
  28. 1998 - present
    American Geriatrics Society

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