Dr. Salim R. Rezaie, MD, FACEP

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Salim R. Rezaie, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.

A highly regarded emergency physician, Dr. Rezaie has made significant contributions to the fields of emergency medicine and internal medicine. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Education at Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians (GSEP), and as the Medical Director of IA MED.

As for his academic appointments, he is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine.

After completing his medical school training at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dr. Rezaie went on to pursue a combined residency in emergency medicine/internal medicine at East Carolina University.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM certifies emergency physicians who meet its educational, professional, and examination standards.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

With several areas of focus in his practice, including medical education, social media as a tool for education (FOAMed), Dr. Rezaie builds bridges between internal medicine, critical care, and emergency medicine. He is the Founder and Creator of REBEL EM and REBEL Cast, which are free, critical appraisal blog and podcast resources that aim to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.

Alongside his work with REBEL EM and REBEL Cast, he is a Co-Creator and Co-Founder of The Teaching Institute, which aims to provide high-quality medical education resources to healthcare professionals. Through his work with The Teaching Institute, he has helped to advance the field of emergency medicine by providing valuable educational resources to medical professionals worldwide.

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