Dr. Amitai Ziv

Dr. Amitai Ziv – Leading Medical Educator & Specialist at Sheba Medical Center

Dr. Amitai Ziv is a distinguished physician, educator, and administrator at Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest and most advanced hospital. With a multifaceted career spanning clinical practice, medical education, and healthcare leadership, Dr. Ziv is renowned for his expertise in risk management, medical simulation, and rehabilitation medicine. As the Deputy Director of Sheba Medical Center and Director of the Israel Center for Medical Simulation (MSR), he pioneers innovative training programs that enhance patient safety and healthcare quality worldwide.

Dr. Ziv holds key leadership roles, including Director of Sheba’s Rehabilitation Hospital and Chairman of Medical Education at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. His academic contributions extend globally as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic (Medical Education) and Case Western Reserve University (Pediatrics). Board-certified in Israel and the U.S., he holds licenses from the Israeli Health Administration, ECFMG, and the Pennsylvania State Medical Board.

Combining clinical excellence with a passion for education, Dr. Ziv is a sought-after speaker and researcher in patient safety, simulation-based training, and healthcare system improvement. Patients and peers alike value his commitment to advancing medical care through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.