The Anatomy of Health Innovation: Lessons From a Pioneering Surgeon | Dr Shafi Ahmed
In this Expert Insight, Dr Shafi Ahmed shares his journey from pioneering surgeon to medical futurist at the forefront of integrating AI, virtual reality, and the metaverse into clinical practices. He shares his vision for the future of medicine and how technology can revolutionize healthcare.
From streaming a live operation using the Google Glass in 2014 to creating immersive learning experiences for medical students, Dr. Ahmed’s work is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare.
In this conversation, we explore the challenges and opportunities that come with integrating technology into clinical practices and delve into the exciting developments happening at the intersection of AI, virtual reality, and healthcare.
Dr. Ahmed shares his insights on how these innovations are improving patient outcomes and transforming the way we approach healthspan. We also discuss the importance of making medical education more inclusive and accessible through virtual reality and explore the potential of the metaverse in revolutionizing healthcare delivery.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional or simply interested in the future of medicine, this episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of AI, VR, and healthcare with Dr. Shafi Ahmed.
Expert Profile:
Dr. Shafi Ahmed is a world renowned, multi award winning surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator and entrepreneur. He is a 3x TEDx and international keynote speaker, has delivered over 300 keynotes in 40 countries. With teaching roles at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Imperial College London, and Singularity University, his areas of expertise include medicine, digital health, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Ahmed has served as Vodafone’s Connected Health Ambassador and advised organizations like Merck, PwC, FDA, and Google, as well as the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Health. He holds visiting professorships at several universities, including Bradford and Amsterdam, and has received honorary doctorates from various institutions.
As co-founder of the GIANT health summit in London and chair of the Webit Health summit in Bulgaria, Dr. Ahmed has built a network of over 200,000 digital health innovators. He was named a HIMSS Future50 clinical leader in 2020 and has received accolades such as the Future NHS Award and British Bangladeshi of the Year 2017.
Currently, he serves as CEO and co-founder of Medical Realities, a pioneering XR education company, and serves as the world’s first chief medical metaverse officer at AIMEDIS. Dr. Ahmed’s humanitarian work in global surgical education earned him a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2020.