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Amit A. Shah, M.D.

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

Specialty Groups

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. 2021
    Top Provider Recognition Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
  7. 2020
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  8. 2020
    Top Provider Recognition Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
  9. 2019
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  10. 2019
    Top Provider Recognition Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
  11. 2018
    Outstanding Mid-Career Educator of the Year Award (2018)American Geriatrics Society
  12. 2017
    2017 Graduation Hooding Ceremony Speaker (selected by the graduating class)University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  13. 2017
    Top DocsPhoenix Magazine
  14. 2016
    Fellow of the American Geriatrics Society (AGSF)American Geriatrics Society
  15. 2016
    Gold Humanism Honor Society Guest Lecturer/Visiting FacultyUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  16. 2015
    Noon Conference Speaker of the Month AwardInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  17. 2015
    Alpha Omega Alpha Visiting Professorship and Induction Banquet Keynote SpeakerUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  18. 2014
    Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Nominee, Gamma ChapterHonor Medical Society, Alpha Omega Alpha
  19. 2014
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2014, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  20. 2014
    Second Year Medical School (MS2) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2016, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  21. 2014
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  22. 2014
    Super Doctors Texas "Rising Stars"Texas Monthly Magazine
  23. 2013
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2013, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  24. 2013
    First year medical school (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2016, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  25. 2013
    UT System Innovations in Healthcare Education Award FinalistSystem for Innovations in Healthcare, University of Texas
  26. 2013
    First Year Medical School (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2016, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  27. 2013
    Super Doctors Texas "Rising Stars"Texas Monthly Magazine
  28. 2013
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  29. 2012
    Nominee, Regents Outstanding Teaching AwardUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  30. 2012
    UT Southwestern Academy of TeachersUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  31. 2012
    First year medical school (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2015, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  32. 2012
    Super Doctors Texas "Rising Stars"Texas Monthly Magazine
  33. 2012
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  34. 2011
    First Year Medical School (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2014, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  35. 2011
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2011, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  36. 2011
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  37. 2010
    First Year Medical School (MS1) Outstanding Teacher AwardClass of 2013, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  38. 2010
    Best Doctors in DallasD Magazine
  39. 2010
    Fellowship (FACP)American College of Physicians
  40. 2009
    Excellence in Education AwardUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  41. 2009
    Graduation Faculty MarshalClass of 2009, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
  42. 2005
    Resident of the Year (PGY3)Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
  43. 2004
    Resident of the Year (PGY2)Department of Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
  44. 2001
    Student ScholarshipTexas Geriatrics Society
  45. 2000
    Edward Henderson Student of the Year Award (national award)American Geriatric Society
  46. 2000
    Medical Student Geriatric Scholar Program (now MSTAR)American Federation for Aging Research
  47. 1999
    Student Training in Aging ResearchJohn A. Hartford Center of Excellence
  48. 1998
    Full Tuition ScholarshipBaylor College of Medicine
  49. 1998
    Presidential ScholarshipBaylor College of Medicine
  50. 1997
    ValedictorianSchool of Engineering, Washington University
  51. 1997
    Summa Cum LaudeSchool of Engineering, Washington University
  52. 1994
    Langsdorf Fellowship (full tuition + stipend scholarship)Langsdorf Fellowship, Washington University
  53. 1994
    National Science ScholarNational Science Foundation

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberAcademic Advancement and Academy of Educational Excellence Task Force and Workgroup, Education Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  2. 2021 - present
    Senior DirectorAquifer Geriatrics/AGS National Curriculum, Aquifer Consortium
  3. 2020 - present
    Co-ChairStudent Affairs Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberStudent Life and Wellness Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. 2020 - present
    Editor-in-ChiefAquifer Geriatrics/AGS National Curriculum, Aquifer Consortium
  6. 2020 - present
    ReviewerTideswell/American Geriatrics Society Emerging Leaders in Aging Program, American Geriatrics Society
  7. 2020 - present
    Selection Committee MemberTideswell/American Geriatrics Society Emerging Leaders in Aging Program, American Geriatrics Society
  8. 2017 - 2019
    ChairLCME Accreditation Faculty Affairs Subcommittee, LCME Accreditation Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
  9. 2017 - 2020
    Associate EditorAquifer Geriatrics/AGS National Curriculum, Aquifer Consortium
  10. 2017 - present
    MemberAquifer Consortium
  11. 2016 - 2021
    MemberFaculty Development Steering Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2016 - present
    MemberEducation Committee (MSEC), Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2016 - 2021
    Co-ChairFaculty Affairs Executive Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2016 - present
    FellowAmerican Geriatrics Society
  15. 2016 - 2019
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  16. 2016 - 2017
    ParticipantTideswell/American Geriatrics Society Emerging Leaders in Aging Program, American Geriatrics Society
  17. 2015 - 2021
    Committee MemberAdmissions Operations Committee, Mayo Medical School
  18. 2015 - 2020
    Committee MemberClinical Education Committee, Mayo Medical School
  19. 2015 - present
    Course Director/Core FacultySenior Sage Longitudinal Curriculum (1st to 4th year of medical school), Mayo Medical School
  20. 2015 - 2022
    Committee MemberInternal Medicine Residency Clinical Competency Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2010 - 2016
    Editor-in-Chief of National CurriculumPortal of Online Geriatrics Education, Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
  22. 2010 - 2014
    MemberMECC Subcommittee on Educational Objectives of the Medical School, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  23. 2010 - 2012
    Case EditorSIMPLE Curriculum (Simulated Internal Medicine Patient Learning Experience), Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine
  24. 2010
    ReviewerUSMLE Question Geriatric Content, American Geriatric Society / National Board of Medical Examiners
  25. 2010 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  26. 2009 - 2014
    AdvisorInternal Medicine Match Scramble/SOAP, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  27. 2009 - 2014
    InterviewerMedical School Students, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  28. 2009 - 2011
    Resident AdvisorInternal Medicine Residency Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  29. 2009 - 2013
    MemberMS1 Curriculum Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  30. 2009 - 2013
    MemberMS2 Curriculum Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  31. 2009 - 2012
    MemberPain P & T Committee, Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
  32. 2009 - 2011
    MemberSubinternship Task Force Committee, Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine
  33. 2008 - 2014
    InterviewerInternal Medicine Residency Program, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  34. 2008 - 2014
    AdvisorInternal Medicine Residency Application, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  35. 2008 - 2014
    MemberAmerican Academy of Home Care Physicians
  36. 2008
    Abstract ReviewerMedical Education, Society for General Internal Medicine
  37. 2007 - 2014
    MemberMS3/MS4 Curriculum Committee, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  38. 2007 - 2014
    InterviewerGeriatric Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals
  39. 2007 - 2009
    MemberSociety for General Internal Medicine
  40. 2007 - present
    MemberTeachers Section, American Geriatrics Society
  41. 2002 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  42. 1998 - present
    MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society

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