Biography
Dr. Jacob Imber received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2004 from the University of Kansas. From 2004-2007, Dr. Imber was a US Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa working on School and Community Development. Upon returning to the US, Dr. Imber earned his Medical Degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center, graduating in 2011. After graduation from medical school, Dr. Imber completed a 3 year residency in Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Imber was hired as faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Imber specializes in simulation education, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and medical assessment delivery. He is the former director of IM residency simulation education and the current executive director of the Office of Assessment & Learning for UNM SOM undergraduate medical education.
Personal Statement
Over my career, I have focused on delivering high quality care to my patients, increasing my skill set with point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and advancing simulation in medical education. I am actively working to increase POCUS use within the division of hospital medicine and in resident training. I am passionate about simulation and effective communication and have been honored to lead the standardized patient program for our undergraduate medical education since 2020.