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Please share a personal message, memory, reflection, or words of appreciation for Dr. Jaberi. Messages will be collected and shared with Dr. Jaberi and his family in recognition of the inaugural lectureship established in his name.
Monday, October 12, 2026
4:15 PM Reception | 5 PM Lecture
Where:
University of Maryland Medical Center Auditorium
Shock Trauma Center 1st Floor
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Mahmood Jaberi (1970)
About Dr. Mahmood Jaberi
Mahmood Jaberi, MD, is a distinguished anesthesiologist, critical care physician, educator, and clinician whose career has been defined by excellence in medicine, a passion for teaching, and an unwavering commitment to service.
Born in Shiraz, Iran, Dr. Jaberi graduated at the top of his medical school class at Shiraz University, in Iran, and was selected through a highly competitive program to pursue postgraduate medical training in the United States. He began his surgical internship in Detroit at Detroit Medical Center before ultimately finding his calling in anesthesiology. He transferred to The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, where he completed his anesthesiology residency and subsequently remained at Johns Hopkins as a junior faculty member for several years.
Dr. Jaberi later returned to Iran to fulfill his service obligation and joined Reza Pahlavi Hospital in Tehran, where he quickly established himself as a highly respected physician. Among the experiences he treasured most was providing medical care to underserved communities—a reflection of the compassion and commitment to service that would characterize his career.
Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Jaberi joined the trauma anesthesiology team at the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where he would spend decades caring for some of the region’s most critically injured patients. Board certified in both Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, he developed an extraordinary reputation for his clinical expertise, particularly in the management of difficult airways, and became an influential teacher and mentor to generations of physicians.
Dr. Jaberi’s commitment to medicine also extended beyond the clinical setting. Throughout his career, he was actively involved in professional medical societies and played a significant leadership role in the Baltimore City Medical Society, ultimately serving as its President. His involvement in organized medicine reflected his longstanding commitment to the medical profession, his colleagues, and the broader Baltimore community.
His command of physiology, clinical judgment, and ability to translate complex concepts into memorable lessons made him an exceptional educator. Colleagues, residents, and students came to associate working alongside him not only with clinical excellence, but also with curiosity, camaraderie, and a genuine love of medicine. His impact is perhaps best captured by a sentiment repeatedly shared by those who had the opportunity to work with him:
“A day with Jaberi is always a great day.”
After decades of service at Shock Trauma, Dr. Jaberi concluded his clinical career at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, retiring at the age of 79. His influence continues through the countless anesthesiologists, physicians, students, and colleagues he taught, mentored, and inspired throughout his career.
Honoring a Legacy
The Mahmood Jaberi, MD Annual Lectureship was established through a gift from his daughter, Maryam Jaberi, MD, MPH, to honor her father and create an enduring tribute to his remarkable life, career, and contributions to medicine.
Dr. Maryam Jaberi followed her father into medicine, building her own career as a surgeon with a longstanding focus on the comprehensive care of patients with breast disease. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, she currently practices at the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Breast Center.
The lectureship celebrates the principles that have guided Dr. Mahmood Jaberi throughout his life and career: intellectual curiosity, perseverance, service to others, lifelong learning, and an unwavering belief in the value of hard work and opportunity.
Each year, the lectureship will recognize accomplished individuals whose personal and professional journeys reflect these values and embody Dr. Jaberi’s forward-thinking philosophy and enduring message:
“Work hard so that your dreams come true.”
It is especially fitting that the inaugural lecture will take place on October 12—Dr. Jaberi’s 84th birthday—and at the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, where he spent decades building the clinical and educational legacy this lectureship celebrates.
Inaugural Lecturer: Nizam Missaghi, MD
"When Clinicians Become Patients"
C. David Mintz, MD, PhD, Helrich Matjasko Professor and Chair of the University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, is pleased to welcome Nizam Missaghi, MD, as the inaugural lecturer of the Mahmood Jaberi, MD Annual Lectureship.
As the first invited speaker in this new annual lecture series honoring the distinguished career and enduring legacy of Mahmood Jaberi, MD, Dr. Missaghi will present “When Clinicians Become Patients,” a timely and thought-provoking examination of what happens when those accustomed to providing care find themselves on the other side of the Clinician-patient relationship.
"When Clinicians Become Patients"
Clinicians devote their careers to caring for others—but what happens when they become the patient?
Through real-life experiences and data, Dr. Missaghi will explore how clinicians approach their own healthcare, the unique barriers that can interfere with seeking and receiving appropriate care, and the challenges that may arise when the clinician becomes the patient.
The presentation will offer practical insights, considerations, and cautionary lessons while encouraging clinicians to be as thoughtful, attentive, and proactive about their own health and well-being as they are about the health of their patients.
About Nizam Missaghi, MD
Dr. Missaghi is an anesthesiologist, educator, author, and advocate. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Virginia and earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine before completing his residency training in anesthesiology. He is a founding member of Grand Canyon Anesthesia and serves as a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Midwestern University.
Dr. Missaghi’s story extends well beyond his accomplishments in medicine. Born in the United States and raised in Tehran, Iran, he experienced religious persecution and was denied access to higher education in Iran. His journey back to the United States and the life he subsequently built are chronicled in his memoir, Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph.
Special Book Signing & Meet-and-Greet
Following the lecture and Q&A, attendees will have the opportunity to win a copy of Dr. Missaghi’s memoir, Passport to Freedom: From Tehran to Triumph, participate in a meet-and-greet with Dr. Missaghi and have their book personally signed.
Join us for the inaugural lecture in a new annual tradition celebrating the legacy of Mahmood Jaberi, MD, and the values of intellectual curiosity, lifelong learning, service, and excellence in medicine.