Ahmad Halimi, PA School Admissions Consultant at Inspira Advantage

Ahmad is a PA and clinical leader specializing in critical care medicine who graduated from Touro University’s PA program. He currently serves as the Chief Physician Assistant of Critical Care Services at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, NY, where he oversees all advanced practice providers within the ICU. He serves on multiple university admissions committees where he evaluates and mentors aspiring PA students, including Touro University as an admissions reviewer and interviewer.

Ahmad’s educational background includes a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) in physician assistant education and hospital administration from A.T. Still University, an MS in physician assistant studies, and a BS in health sciences from Touro College, where he also earned honors for outstanding clinical achievement. He also graduated cum laude with a BS in bioscience from SUNY Farmingdale State College.

In his role as a Chief Physician Assistant, Ahmad provides both clinical expertise and administrative leadership—supervising APP staff, guiding performance improvement initiatives, coordinating recruitment, and representing the department in interdisciplinary and hospital-wide committees. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he continues to practice as a critical care PA, performing complex procedures such as central line placements, emergent intubations, and hemodynamic management for critically ill patients.

Beyond his clinical and administrative duties, Ahmad plays a vital role in education and mentorship. As a PA Student Coordinator at Mount Sinai South Nassau, he develops and manages multidisciplinary clinical rotations across numerous specialties, ensuring a rigorous and well-rounded learning experience for future healthcare professionals. He also serves as an assistant professor and clinical coordinator at Touro College School of Health Sciences, where he teaches physical diagnosis, pathophysiology, and procedural skills while mentoring students in clinical documentation and presentation. His dedication to academic excellence was recognized with the A.T. Still University Doctor of Medical Science Capstone Award of Excellence for his dissertation exploring the effectiveness of distance learning in PA education.

A nationally certified PA with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hospital Medicine (CAQ-HM), Ahmad holds multiple advanced life support certifications and maintains active memberships in both the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA) and the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA). His peers have repeatedly recognized his commitment to patient care and mentorship, including being named Mount Sinai Health System PA Preceptor of the Year and receiving multiple nominations as PA of the Year at his institution.

As a first-generation college graduate, Ahmad embodies the ideals of compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care. His career reflects a deep passion for advancing critical care medicine, developing the next generation of clinicians, and improving systems that promote both patient outcomes and provider excellence.

Drawing on his extensive experience in PA education and hospital administration, he provides individualized guidance to applicants, helping them strengthen their personal statements, interview skills, and overall readiness for the rigor of PA training. Students that Ahmad has worked with have been accepted to top-tier PA programs, such as Touro University, SUNY Downstate, and Hofstra. His mentorship focuses not only on helping candidates become competitive applicants but also on deepening their understanding of the profession’s values, responsibilities, and patient-centered mission.