DR. Alismail graduated with his bachelor of science degree in Respiratory Care from Loma Linda University, California, United States of America. He worked as a Respiratory Therapist at Loma Linda University Medical Center and completed his residency program there. He became fascinated with clinical research and started to volunteer as a research assistant with several investigators at the main medical center. His passion for research and education led him to complete his graduate degree in Health Professions Education from Loma Linda University. He also earned his Doctorate (Ph.D.) from Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Alismail taught for the Cardiopulmonary Sciences Department while he was in graduate school as a Clinical Instructor for the Respiratory Care program. His role was primarily educating respiratory therapy students at the bedside in various clinical settings.
Awards
Dr. Alismail earned various awards in recognition of his contribution to the field of Respiratory Care and Chest Medicine.
- Was able to Lead the Respiratory Care Program at Loma Linda University to receive the APEX award for 5 consecutive years [ 2021-2026].
- American Association of Respiratory Care [AARC].
- 2024 Distinguished Chest Educator Award
- American College for Chest Physicians (CHEST).
- 1st Non- Physician recipient of the award.
- 2024 Early Career Clinician Educator Award. American College for Chest Physicians (CHEST).
- ATS Scholar Reviewer of the Year Award, 2023
- American Thoracic Society, ATS Journal. Award year, 2023.
- February 16, 2023
- ATS Critical Care Assembly Early Career of the Year Highlight
- Fellow of American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARC)
- Awarded, November 2022
- Respiratory Care Practitioner of the year for Committing Excellence- California Society in Respiratory Care, Inland Empire Region. 2020
- Fellow of American College in Chest Physician (FCCP), 2019
- Clinical Research Award, 2014
- Rising Star Award, 2013
- Clinical Research Award, 2013
- 1st Place National Champion in Respiratory Care, 2011 Sputum Bowl Academic Competition, California Practitioners Team.
Research
With his passion for research, he published over 20 manuscripts in various scholarly journals in respiratory care, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and medical education. To review Professor Alismail’s research and scholarly work please visit the Scholarly Work section.
Appointments
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2025- Present Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Cardiopulmonary Science, College of Health Sciences, Rush University, Chicago, IL
2021- 2025 Associate Professor
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University
2021- 2025 Associate Professor
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, School of Allied Health
Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
2019- 2021 Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University
2017- 2025 Chairman
Lambda Beta National Respiratory Care Honor Society, LLU Chapter
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
- Associate Editor: BMC Medical Education Journal
- Associate Professor
- 2021- Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences
- 2021- Department of Medicine
- Associate Editor: BMC Pulmonary Medicine Journal
- Assistant Professor
- 2014-Present: Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, LLUH
- 2019-Present: Department of Medicine, LLUH
- Faculty of Graduate Studies
- LLUH
- Board Member
- 2021-2024: Graduate Council for Baccalaureate and Graduate Respiratory Therapy Education (CoBGRTE)
- Associate Instructor
- 2014-Present: Society of Critical Care Medicine
Education
As an educator, Professor Alismail is passionate in promoting the field of Respiratory Care nationally and internationally. He teaches for the Respiratory Care Program at LLU as well as other organizations such as the Society of Critical Care Medicine in both FCCS and PFCCS courses. He serves in various national committees that promote the field of medical education, respiratory care, and Chest Medicine.
Innovation
The use of technology in promoting better learning and healthcare is one of Dr. Alismail’s passion. He developed and designed a simplified feedback system to track students progress in the clinical settings (i.e. clinical competencies). His clinical education tracking system was rated by several referees in his field as one of the best and simplified clinical education tracking system. He published several studies on the use of Augmented Reality Glasses in various clinical procedures as well.