Mahmoud Bakr

Mahmoud Bakr

CAREER STATEMENT:

As a professional, experienced dentist and academic lecturer. I honour the opportunity to consciously contribute to the needs of universities and students in Australia today. It is therefore my pleasure to provide you with a summary of my relevant skills and abilities within the teaching field, which include ,but are not limited to, the following, for your consideration.

PROFESSIONAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

As an Academic teaching staff member my duties have included:

• helping my students understand and learn various academic subjects. I had to be patient and understanding, as well as be able to Assist, Evaluate, Motivate, Develop and Integrate students in learning.

ASSIST:

My main job responsibility was to assist students academically in whichever subject(s) the students are seeking improvement. Not everyone learns the same way, so before I could assist, I had know the students a little.

     EVALUATE:

After tutoring for a while, I had to go back and evaluate students' progress in order to see where improvements can be made. I had to evaluate my teaching skills to make sure my students are receiving enough attention and assistance.

MOTIVATE:

I always tried to motivate my students and provide them with confidence. Students need to have positive attitudes to feel successful and get work done.

     DEVELOP:

I helped students develop study skills specifically tailored to their needs for when there was not someone around to help them out.

     INTEGRATE:

My job was not only teaching students what to learn, but also teaching them how to learn. I provided my students with study skills and good study habits, as well as breaking complex issues down so as not to be overwhelmed.

 In addition to the above, I had to maintain and manage any inappropriate behaviour of students within a teaching environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Posses a sharp, keen and enquiring mind, I am flexible and adaptable to new situations
• Maintain physical fitness and good health standards to suit the position requirements
• Honest, loyal ,punctual, dedicated and Passionate about dentistry
• An excellent team player who actually ‘pulls their weight’ and believes in the TEAM philosophy – Together Everyone Achieves More
• Trustworthy to work autonomously and unsupervised
• Operate from the CAR philosophy – Circumstances, Action, Result
• Travelled and worked overseas, have ‘hands on’ understanding of a variety of cultures and working conditions, adapt to changes quickly
• Communicate effectively, Both in verbal and written form, with the life skills to communicate with people from diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds, at all levels
• Take responsibility for my own actions, understand and respect the ‘chain of command’

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED:

1        Currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (to graduate semester 1 – 2014), also submitted an application to start my PhD in semester 2 – 2014.

2        ADC certificate after passing The Australian Dental Council (ADC) Examination for overseas qualified dentists.       (Nov 2011)

3        POST GRADUATE DEGREE: Masters Degree of Science (M.D.S.) in Oral Biology 3 –year- program including an extensive study of Oral Pathology, Oral Histology, Oral Physiology, Human Dentition, Comparative Dental Anatomy, Embryology, General Anatomy, General 

Histology, Genetics and Electron Microscopy. My Thesis was titled “Histological and immunohistochemical study of apoptotic changes in pulp and periodontal ligaments of normal and diabetic adult albino rats”   (AUG 2010)

3        Occupational English Test Certificate (OET)  (OCT 2009) with the following grades:

Reading                    A

Listening                  B

Speaking                  A

Writing                     B

4        SCIENTIFIC DEGREE

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WORK/PRACTICE HISTORY:

1        Lecturer in General Dental Practice - School of Dentistry and Oral Health – Griffith University

Apr 2012 - Current

2        Casual Clinical Supervisor – School of Dentistry and Oral Health – Griffith University                      

Jan 2012 – Apr 2012

2 Casual (Guest) Lecturer in Operative Dentistry (2013-2018DOH) and Prosthodontics (3026DOH) – School of Dentistry and Oral Health – Griffith University.

Feb 2012 – Apr 2012

3 Casual Lecturer in Oral Biology and Head and Neck Anatomy (2021MSC/7021MSC) – School of Medical Science – Griffith University.

Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

4   Casual Prosector (Head and Neck) – School of Anatomy – Griffith University. 

Nov 2011 – Apr 2012

5   Research Assistant in the School of Dentistry and Oral Health –    Griffith University.

Apr 2011 – Oct 2011

6   Lecturer in Oral Biology and head and neck Anatomy in Griffith University               2020DOH/7002DOH (School of Dentistry and Oral Health).

Jan 2011 – Aug 2011

7   Casual Demonstrator (Tutor) of Physiology in University of Queensland         (School of Biomedical Sciences).               

Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

8   Demonstrator (Teaching assistant) within different clinical and academic departments of The Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine – Cairo University

Jul 2006 – May 2010

My job duties included:

• Teaching and demonstrating Oral Biology, Human Dentition and Tooth Morphology.
• Teaching and demonstrating Head and Neck Anatomy.
• Teaching and demonstrating Oral Pathology
• Teaching and demonstrating Oral Embryology
• Supervision of the theoretical and practical examinations held within The Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine – Cairo University
• Assisting in the organization of Medical and Dental conferences held by Cairo University
• Preparation of seminars under the supervision of The Oral Biology Department – Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine – Cairo University

9           Member of the Oral Histopathology Unit (Cairo University)

                                                Jul 2006 - May 2010

10      Independent Dental Practice in my own clinic in Cairo (Afternoons and nights).

                                                Jan 2006 – May 2010

INTERNSHIP AND OBSERVERSHIP:

Intern Dentist in Cairo University Hospitals and Ministry of Health Hospitals.

El-Kasr El-Einiy Hospitals (Cairo University - Egypt).

                                                     Nov 2004 – Oct 2005

REGISTRATION HISTORY:

Currently registered with AHPRA as a General Dental Practitioner (Dentist).

Registration number: DEN0001669514

Registered with the Egyptian Dental Union as a General Dental     Practitioner (Dentist) Registration number: 22886       Nov 2005 – Current

Registered with the Egyptian Dental Union as a Specialist in Oral Pathology

Registration number: 4381        Dec 2011 – Current

PUBLICATIONS:

Bakr, M.; El-Asaly, M.; Abdelrahman, A.; Zolhemma, G.: Histological and immunohistochemical study of apoptotic changes in pulp and periodontal ligaments of normal and diabetic adult albino rats. Cai. Dent. J. 2010; 26(2):487-492.

Khan, U.; Hashimi, S.; Bakr, M.; Forwood, M.; Morrison, N.: Foreign body giant cells and Osteoclasts are TRAP positive, have podosome-belts and both require OC-STAMP for cell fusion. J Cell Bio. 2013; 118(8): 1772-78. 

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcb.24518/abstract

Bakr, M.; Massey, W.; Alexander, H.: Evaluation of Simodont® haptic 3D virtual reality dental training simulator. Int. J. Dent. Clinc. 2013; 5(4): 1-6.

Khan, U.; Hashimi, S.; Khan, S.; Quan, J.; Bakr, M.; Forwood, M.; Morrison, N.: Differential expression of chemokines, chemokine receptors and proteinases by Foreign Body Giant Cells (FBGCs) and Osteoclasts. J Cell Bio. 2013. Available online

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jcb.24781/abstract

Bakr, M.; Massey, W.; Alexander, H.: Does early exposure to haptic feedback during preclinical dental education enhance the development of psychomotor skills in Restorative Dentistry?  Int. J. Dent. Clinc (Under review).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

Khan, U.; Hashimi, S.; Bakr, M.; Morrison, N.: Foreign Body Giant Cells (FBGC) overexpress OC-STAMP and its inhibition impedes cell fusion. Poster for the Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference 1^st and 2^nd of December 2011.

Bakr, M.; Massey, W.; Alexander, H.: Academic evaluation of Simodont® haptic virtual reality dental training simulator. Poster for the Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference 29^th and 30^th of November 2012.

Bakr, M.; Massey, W.; Alexander, H.: Does early exposure to haptic feedback during preclinical dental education enhance the development of psychomotor skills in Restorative Dentistry? Poster for the Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference 28^th and 29^th of November 2013.

Khan, U.; Hashimi, S.; Bakr, M.; Elshiyab, S.; Forwood, M.; Morrison, N.: CCL2 and CCR2 are essential for the formation of Osteoclasts and Foreign Body Giant Cells. Poster for the Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference 28^th and 29^th of November 2013.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

* Member of the Dental Caries Research Group “Environments For Healthy Living – EFHL Study” – (Griffith Cohort Study).  

* Use of Virtual Dental Simulators in Preclinical education of Restorative Dentistry.

* Oral Tumors and Malignant Melanomas.

* Apoptotic cell changes within Oral tissues in Diabetes and Periodontal diseases.

* Effect and mechanism of Osteoradionecrosis of jaws induced by Bisphospahnate drugs.

* Building a tooth-like model using Stem cells.

TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS:

- Completed one year of training in tertiary education, clinical evaluation and assessment, psychology, course and curriculum designing (Learning objectives and outcomes).       

(Cairo University – 2006)

- "Sessional Staff Workshop"   

                      (Griffith University – 23^rd of Feb 2011)

- "Digital Media Productions and Film Editing – A Hands on Workshop"

(Griffith Film School – 10^th of June 2011)

- "From Teaching to Learning – A Workshop on Academic Assessment"

(Griffith University – 21^st of June 2011)

- "Foundations of University Teaching" 

(Griffith University – 14^th & 15^th of July 2011)

- "Clinical Tutors Training Workshop"  

(School of Dentistry and Oral Health – 23^rd of July 2011)

- "Clinical Tutors Training Workshop"

(School of Dentistry and Oral Health – 4th of Feb 2012)

- "Clinical Tutors Training Workshop"

(School of Dentistry and Oral Health – 6th of Jul 2012)

- Participated in "GO HEALTH GO GRIFFITH EXPERIENCE”.

2011, 2012 and 2013

- "Clinical Tutors Training Workshop"

(School of Dentistry and Oral Health – 28th of Jan 2014)

 - Research Integrity:  Your responsibilities as a HDR supervisor.

(Griffith University – 20^th of Feb 2014)

- Peer Assisted Course Enhancement Scheme (PACES) Workshop.

(Griffith University – 25^th of Feb 2014)