Borderless Magazine · 2026
Inside Gaza's Hospitals: Chicago Doctor Reflects on His Mission
An in-depth profile of Dr. Ahmad's humanitarian work, his 2024 WHO deployment, and his family's story.
Press & Speaking
For journalists, hosts, and conveners.
A starting point for coverage, interviews, and speaking requests — with verified background, selected press, and the right way to get in touch.
Selected coverage
In the press.
Deadline · 2026
Watch the Trailer for 'American Doctor' (Exclusive)
Coverage of the documentary's trailer release, directed by Poh Si Teng and featuring Dr. Ahmad.
Refugees International · podcast
Forced From Home, Ep. 3: The Assault on Medical Care in Gaza
A long-form conversation with Dr. Ahmad on conditions on the ground and the state of humanitarian care.
United Nations · 2024
Gaza Through a Doctor's Eyes
His testimony before the UN Palestinian Rights Committee, following his 2024 deployment.
[confirm with Dr. Thaer: additional coverage / talks to feature — e.g. Harvard HHI event, Behind the Shield podcast, Rutgers Navesink]
On stage
What he speaks about.
Medicine under siege
What it is like to practice emergency medicine inside a conflict zone — from Gaza to Lebanon.
The duty of witness
Why a physician who has seen what happens to healthcare in war has an obligation to speak.
Global health & capacity-building
Building sustainable medical training and response across the Middle East and beyond.
Medical ethics in extremis
The ethical questions that emerge when the rules of normal practice no longer apply.
Press assets
A headshot, a bio, and the right person to call.
A standard headshot and short bio are available for press and event marketing. [confirm with Dr. Thaer: high-res headshot file + preferred credit line + any usage restrictions.]
For interview requests, screening inquiries, and speaking bookings, use the contact form — messages route directly to Dr. Ahmad's team.
[ confirm with Dr. Thaer ]
High-res press headshot
to be supplied.