For more than three decades, Dr. Mahomed served as a professor of surgery and faculty member at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was one of the principle members of the team that started the cardiac transplant program and an early pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, arrhythmia surgery and beating heart surgery. He was responsible for training several generations of cardiothoracic surgical residents and mentoring medical students, many of whom are now leaders in their current roles. He also contributed to the cardiac surgical program at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, where he was dedicated to providing veterans the highest quality of cardiac care.

Receiving this award is an incredible honor for me, and it takes on even greater significance because I was nominated by a peer. It is truly very humbling, and I am very grateful. 

Yousuf Mahomed, MD, MBA’15

"I share this award with all those who have been my mentors, my advisors, my colleagues, my students, my patients and my family," said Mahomed.

“His lifelong mission for teaching has directly and indirectly impacted the care that hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers have received,” said David Hormuth, MD, MBA’15, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Hormuth nominated Dr. Mahomed for the award.

“Dr. Mahomed has impacted the career choices of many surgical residents who represent our state in advanced surgical training programs throughout the United States. His charismatic leadership and personal dedication to quality patient care exemplify the meaning of surgical teacher,” added Hormuth.

I believe there is no single person who has had this broad of an impact on the citizens of Indiana in the field of cardiac surgery.

David Hormuth, MD, MBA'15

Mahomed remains actively involved with the Indiana University School of Medicine to this day. He also serves on many boards throughout the community and as a consultant. Mahomed also recently received his MBA through the Kelley Business of Medicine MBA Program: an experience he credits with transforming him both personally and professionally.

“As I look back at my career and continued education thus far, I take particular pride in the fact that I was given an opportunity to attend a top ranked business school that provided a curriculum crafted for physicians. It gave me the opportunity to refocus the direction of my career,” added Mahomed. “It also gave me the opportunity to develop critical, effective leadership skills and business skills to improve patient care while lowering costs, which is extremely helpful in the challenging environment of healthcare.”

“It truly has been a privilege to be a mentor and teacher to so many generations of young Hoosier doctors and medical students, and it also has been a privilege to serve so many patients over my career, both in Indiana and beyond," said Mahomed, reflecting on his career.