Schaumburg, IL – June 9, 2026 – With our most recent hire, NCOM is thrilled to announce the hiring of Dr. Moradi, MD, MPH, TM, DrPH as Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. An accomplished leader with more than two decades of experience in medical education, student affairs, and institutional leadership, Dr. Moradi will provide strategic leadership for admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, student success initiatives, academic advising, career development, resilience services, financial aid collaboration, professionalism programs, and student support services. He will also oversee the student experience from recruitment and admissions through graduation and residency placement, ensuring that students receive the resources, mentorship, and guidance necessary to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Dr. Moradi brings a unique blend of medical, public health, and global health expertise to academic medicine. He earned his Doctor of Public Health in Global Public Health Practice from the University of South Florida, his Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine training from the renowned Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Spartan Health Sciences University. His educational journey reflects a lifelong commitment to improving health outcomes through physician education, preventive medicine, population health, and service to diverse communities.
Dr. Moradi has held numerous senior leadership positions at medical schools and health sciences institutions including Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Associate Dean of Clinical Simulation and Curriculum Development, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Admissions, Assistant Dean of Clinical Integration, and Director of Primary Care Skills. Nationally, Dr. Moradi has been recognized for his contributions to medical education through leadership roles with the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, for all levels of COMLEX examinations, the Senior Leadership Development, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, and the National Fellow of Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.
“Dr. Moradi is a dedicated advocate for student-centered education,” shared Founding Dean and Chief Academic Officer Dr. K. Scott Whitlow, DO, CS, FAAEM. “He has led initiatives that transformed and enhanced student support systems, strengthened academic advising, improved student retention and progression, and expanded resilience and professional career development programs that will certainly impact and benefit NCOM immensely.”
“With my experience across undergraduate medical education, student affairs, admissions, curriculum development, simulation-based and problem-based education, accreditation compliance, faculty advancement, and regional campus development it immediately felt like I would be a good fit for NCOM,” expressed Dr. Moradi. “I very much look forward to rolling up my sleeves and hitting the ground running with the other extremely talented and passionate professionals being assembled.”