Graduate Diploma in Oral Pathology & Medicine. Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology. University of Maryland, Unites States of America. Aug 2007.

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1 Curriculum Vitae Suhail Hani Al-Amad Date of birth: 14 th Mar 1974 Current address College of Dental Medicine, University of ; P.O. Box UAE; Tel ; Mob ; salamad@sharjah.ac.ae A. Qualifications 1. Academic Qualifications Doctor of Clinical in Oral Medicine. University of Melbourne, Australia. Dec Graduate Diploma in Oral Pathology & Medicine. University of Melbourne, Australia. Dec Graduate Diploma in Odontology. University of Melbourne, Australia. Dec Graduate Certificate in Research Ethics. University of Maryland, Unites States of America. Aug Bachelor of Dental Science. University of Jordan. Jul Professional Qualifications* Australian Board in Oral Medicine The Dental Board of Australia. Jul Fellowship in Oral Medicine (FRACDS-Oral Med) The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons RACDS, Sept Australian Board in General The Dental Board of Australia. Oct Membership of RACDS in Oral Medicine (MRACDS-Oral Med) The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons RACDS, Jul Sept Jordanian Medial Council Certificate in Oral Medicine Jordanian Medical Council, Feb Australian Dental Council Certificate (ADC) Australian Dental Council, Oct * By examinations 3. Languages Arabic (native language). English (fluent), TOEFL score is (247 / 300), Occupational English Test OTC (Pass). French (good) Certificate of the French National Diploma Exam DELF (A1, A2, A3, and A4 levels). 4. Citizenships Jordanian and Australian. 1

2 B. Experiences in Academia 1. Academic positions held; July present; Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences. University of Monash. Australia. Aug present; Assistant Professor at the College of Dental Medicine, University of, UAE. My teaching covers the following topics; o Oral Medicine (Year 4) o Oral Diagnosis (Years 3 and 4) o Odontology, Ethics and Law (Year 1 and 5) o Infection Control in (Years 1 and 3) o In addition to lecturing on Odontology in the course titled Introduction to Sciences, offered by the College of Science, University of. Aug Jul 2008; Honorary visiting lecturer for the Ethics and Law course of the Master s degree in Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan. Aug Jul 2008; Honorary visiting lecturer at the Police Academy, Directorate of Public Security, Jordan. Mar 2002-Nov 2005; Casual tutor on Oral Anatomy, Histology, Oral Pathology and Medicine. Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Australia. 2. External Academic Activities Mar 2014; Presenter at the A Walk Through s Conference for medical students at the Arabian Gulf University. Manama, Bahrain. Mar 2012; Visiting academic to Ajman University of Science and Technology to lecture MSc students on Odontology. Jan 2012; External examiner to Gulf Medical University to examine their students in Oral Diagnosis. 3. Clinical Teaching Aug present; In charge of the Oral Medicine Teaching Clinic for 4 th year students. University Dental Hospital, UAE. This daily specialized clinic is designed to complement students theoretical knowledge in Oral Medicine and Pathology. During this clinic, students examine patients with mucosal lesions, non-odontogenic pains and challenging medical conditions. Students also observe oral biopsies of suspicious and potentially malignant and malignant oral lesions. 2

3 4. Supervision of Student Research Projects 2011 present; supervision of the below listed several students research projects. Date of Award Research Title Award Conference The Frequency of Sharp Tool First First place in the oral presentation 1 December 2011 Injuries among Dentists in the International Dental award category UAE Conference 2 February 2012 Assessment of the Diversity and Individuality of Adult Dentition 3 March 2013 Is the Human Bite Unique? 4 March March Ongoing research project Ongoing research project Dental Professionals Knowledge and Attitudes towards Child Abuse The Hijab and Cross Contamination; A Closer Look at the Neglected Element of the Uniform. Effect of Length of Fingernails on the Leakage Rate of Latex Examination Gloves in Delay in the Diagnosis of Oral Cancer: a Retrospective Study on Newly Diagnosed Oral Cancer Patients from the UAE Full sponsorship by the conference organizers to present the research (Oral Presentation) during the conference Second place in the oral presentation award category The 1 st Saudi Medicine Conference Second International Student Dental Conference Third International Student Dental Conference Third International Student Dental Conference Ongoing research project Ongoing research project C. Clinical Experience as a Specialist in Oral Medicine and as a General Dentist Aug 2008-present; Oral Medicine Specialist at the Centre of Excellence (Private Clinic). University Dental Hospital, UAE. 5 th Aug th Aug 2014; Visiting Oral Medicine Specialist. Oral Medicine Department. The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Australia. Apr 2007 Aug 2008; Oral Medicine specialist. Ministry of Health, Jordan. Nov 2004-Jun 2006; Casual Dentist at Emergency Service of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Australia. Nov 2005-Apr 2006; Part-time Dentist at Special Needs Unit of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, Australia. Feb 2004-Feb 2006; Honorary Clinical Associate at the Royal Melbourne Hospital/Dermatology department, Australia. Dec 1998-Dec 2001; General Dentist at the Ministry of Health, Jordan. D. Experience as a Odontologist Feb 2002 present; Expert witness in several medico-legal cases concerning Odontology. Mar ; Consultant to Abu Dhabi Police (part-time contract) on Odontology. 16 th 28 th Jan 2011; Trainer and co-organizer of the Odontology intensive training course to Abu Dhabi Police Odontology Team, conducted at the Victorian Institute of Medicine, Melbourne. Jun 2009; Consultant to the WHO (temporary basis) on Disaster Victim Identification DVI. Aug 2006-Aug 2008; Odontologist, National Institute of Medicine, Jordan. Feb 2002-Jul 2006; Odontologist, Victorian Institute of Medicine, Australia. Mar 2005 and Aug 2005; Member of the Australian forensic identification team for the victims of the Tsunami disaster. Oct 2002; Member of the Australian forensic identification team for the victims of the Bali disaster. 3

4 E. Experience as a Trainer in Research Ethics I have been a faculty of 6 training workshops on research ethics in Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Morocco between 2010 and Date City/Country Attendees Approximate No. of participants 1 31 st July 2010 Amman, Jordan Research Ethics committee members working in pharmaceutical and drug research companies th -22 nd Mar 2012 Amman, Jordan Academics and researchers from several countries in the Middle East th -7 th Jan 2014 Manama, Bahrain Academics and researchers from Arab Gulf University, as well as from other Gulf states st -3 rd Mar 2014 Abu Dhabi, UAE Research Ethics Committees in Abu Dhabi (HAAD and SEHA) th Feb 2015, UAE Researchers and members of the Research and Ethics Committee of the University of st -3 rd Mar 2015 Marrakesh, Morocco Researchers and members of the Research Ethics Committees from various governmental and academic institutes in Morocco and other north African states 30 F. University Services 1. Manuals and Guidelines for undergraduate and postgraduate students which I wrote between 2009 and 2016 a) Manuals Manual on Infection Control in Dental Clinics of CDM and UDHS o This manual was prepared for dental students, interns and residents to guide them through the correct practices with regards to infection control. Manual on Odontology Operations. o This manual was prepared for the students of the Professional Diploma in Odontology, from Abu Dhabi Police, Ministry of Interior, UAE. Manual on Digital Bite Mark Analysis. o This manual was prepared for the students of the Professional Diploma in Odontology, from Abu Dhabi Police, Ministry of Interior, UAE. An appendix on Odontology in the Manual titled Autopsy, Manual for Pathologists. o This manual was prepared for the Ministry of Justice of the Palestinian National Authority, and sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime UNODC. b) Guidelines and Policies Proposed Clinical Operations (Emergency Versus Primary Care) The UDHS policy regarding treating patients Patients rights and responsibilities List of medications used at UDHS Complaint form for UDHS patients Regulations of infection control in UDHS Violations to infection control in UDHS Policy regarding needle prick injury Policy regarding treating patients with infectious diseases Policy regarding safe disposal of LA needles Policy regarding handling extracted teeth 4

5 Policy regarding clinical photography Policy regarding informed consent Flow-chart for all UDHS patients Medical questionnaire in Arabic Medical questionnaire in English Informed consent for a biopsy in Arabic Informed consent for a biopsy in English In addition to the following annual reports; Annual report of the Oral Medicine Teaching Clinic Annual report of Infection Control Monthly reports on Oral Diagnosis 2. Chairmanship and Membership of University Committees My position Committee s level Committee Years Chairmanship 1 Chair University Research Ethics Committee present 2 Chair College Students Research Ethics Committee present 3 Chair College Students Disciplinary Committees present 4 Chair College Infection Control Subcommittee present 5 Chair College Space Utilization Committee Chair College Clinical Quality Assurance Committee Membership 7 Member College College Council present 8 Member University Health Insurance Committee present 9 Member College Examination Committee present 10 Member University Novel, Online, Blended Learning Exploring present (NOBLE) Committee 11 Member College Faculty Conference Attendance present 12 Member University Faculty Affairs Committee Member University Professional Conduct Committee Member University Advisory Board on the Master s Degree in Sciences program (in collaboration with Dubai Police) 15 Member College IT Committee Coordinating 16 Coordinator College Stream: Dental Health Sciences present 17 Coordinator College / UDHS Clinical Speciality: Medicine & Surgery present 5

6 3. Engagement in Student Non-curricular Activities A. Member of the Scientific Committee for the International Dental Student Conference for the years 2013, 2014, 2015, B. Member of the Judges Committee for oral presentations during the International Dental Student Conference C. Organization of students workshops Year Conference/City Workshop Title Target Group Place Student International Dental Conference University of Clinical Photography Dental Students, UAE Student International Dental Conference University of, UAE A Walk Through s - Arab Gulf University, Bahrain Workshop on Medicine Clinical Training Center, UAE Student International Dental Conference University of, UAE Symposium on Odontology (A Full Conference Session) Methods of Human Identification Disaster Management Injury Analysis Medicine The Dentist s Role in Detecting, Documenting and Reporting Child Abuse Dental Students Medical Students Medical Students Dental Students present College of Dental Medicine Clinical Orientation Day Dental Students University of University of Arab Gulf University, Manama Bahrain University of University of University of 6

7 G. Consultations and Training Services at the INTERNATIONAL Level Year Inviting Organization Country My duties 2006 WHO (Iraq s Office) Iraq (Event took place in Amman) 2007 The Public Security Department in collaboration with UNIFEM Jordan Trainer and Facilitator Trainer on Odontology Aspects of Violence Against Women World Health Organization Jordan Consultant on Disaster Victim Identification Victorian Institute of Trainer During the 2-Week Training Course for Australia Medicine Abu Dhabi Police Dental Officers present Ministry of Martyrs and Missing Persons International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC United National Office on Drug and Crime UNODC Middle East Research Ethics Training Initiative International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC Naif Arab University for Security Sciences Libya (Trainin took please in Amman) Indonesia Palestine (Meetings took please in Amman) USA UAE Kuwait Amman Kingdom of Saudi Arabia H. Consultations and Training Services at the LOCAL Level Trainer on Disaster Victim Identification Trainer on Odontology s Role in Identifying Victims of Disasters Member of the Expert Panel to Write the Autopsy Manual for Palestinian Physicians Served on the Panel of International Scholars Trainer on Odontology s Role in Identifying Victims of Disasters Member of the Steering Committee to Establish the Regional Network of Experts Member of the Steering Committee to Establish the Regional Network of Experts Member of the Odontology Workgroup Year Inviting Organization Country My duties Abu Dhabi Police UAE Establish and train the UAE first Team of Dentists 2 Gulf Medical College UAE External Examiner in Oral Diagnosis Ajman University of Science and Technology UAE Visiting Lecturer in Police UAE Consultancy Services over Medico-Legal Cases Dubai Healthcare City UAE Member of the Research Ethics Review Committee Dubai Healthcare City UAE Member of the Licensing Board for Medical Professional present Dubai Healthcare City UAE Member of Panel of Experts to the Customer Protection Unit Police Academy Visiting Lecturer to Students in the Master in Police UAE Police Sciences Program present Ministry of Health UAE External Examiner for the Specialty in Oral Medicine present Ministry of Interior UAE Trainer at the Crime Scene Training Village in Abu Dhabi and Ajman 7

8 I. Research Activities I. Books, Manuals and Appendices 1. Al-Amad SH. Odontology (Appendix). In: Autopsy. Manual for Pathologists. Editor: Professor Stephen Cordner. Written for the Palestinian Ministry of Justice. Sponsored by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes UNODC. Oct Al-Amad SH. Responsible Conduct of Research in the Middle East (Book Chapter). In: Ethical Issues in Research in the Middle East. Editor: Professor Henry Silverman. Springer Publishers. 3. Al-Amad SH. Infection Control Manual at the Dental Clinics. University Dental Hospital. Written for the dental healthcare providers working at UDHS. 4. Al-Amad SH. Odontology Operations Guidelines. Written for the Abu Dhabi Police Odontology Team. 5. Al-Amad SH. Guidelines on Digital Bite Mark Analysis. Written for the Abu Dhabi Police Odontology Team. II. III. Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals (Full Test) 1. Al-Amad SH, Awad MA, Al-Farsi LH, Elkhaled RH. Reporting child abuse cases by dentists working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Journal of and Legal Medicine 2016; Al-Amad SH. The Evidentiary Value of Bite Mark Analysis in Criminal Cases. Arab Journal of Sciences and Medicine. 2016; 1(3): Al-Amad SH, Cordner S, Haddidi M, Al-Amad H. Autopsy translates in Arabic to al-tashreeh. Could this term influence its acceptability? Journal of and Legal Medicine 2015; 29: Al-Amad SH, Awad M, Nimri O. Oral cancer in young Jordanians: a potential association with the frequency of Narghile smoking. Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology 2014;118(5): Madi HA, Swaid S, Al-Amad SH. The Uniqueness of the Human Dentition. Journal of Odonto-Stomatology 2013; 31:1: Al-Amad SH, Awad M, Silverman H. Attitudes of dental patients towards participation in research. Eastern Mediterranean Journal of Medicine 2014; 20(2): Silverman H, Ahmad B. Ajeilat S. Al-Amad SH, et al. Curriculum guide for research ethics workshops for countries in the Middle East. Developing World Bioethics. 2010; 10(2): Al-Amad SH. Odontology. Smile Dental Journal. 2009; 4(1): Al-Amad SH, Clement JG, McCullough MJ, Morales A, Hill AJ. Evaluation of two dental identification computer systems: DAVID and WinID3. Journal of Odontostomatology. 2007; 25(1): Al-Amad SH, McCullough MJ, Graham JP, Clement JG, Hill AJ. Craniofacial identification by computer-mediated superimposition. Journal of Odontostomatology. 2006; 24(2): Clement JG, Winship V, Ceddia J, Al-Amad S, Morales A, et al. New software for computer assisted dental data matching in disaster victim identification and long-term missing persons investigations: DAVID Web. Science International. 2006; 159S: 24-S Al-Amad SH, Angel CA, O Grady JF, McCullough MJ. Angioleiomyoma on the Hard Palate. Oral Oncology Extra. 2006; 42: Burke, MP, Alamad SH, Opeskin K. Death by Smothering Following Forced Quetiapine Administration in an Infant. American Journal of Medicine & Pathology. 2004; 25(3): Abstracts published in Peer-Reviewed Journals 1. Al-Amad SH, McCullough MJ, Jaloudi M. Oral cancer in the United Arab Emirates. A descriptive analysis. Oral Diseases. 2010; 16: (Abstract). 2. Al-Amad SH, McCullough MJ, Angel CA. Measuring immune-histochemical expression of proteins using virtual microscopy: A novel objective assessment method*. Oral Oncology supp 2009; 3: (Abstract). 8

9 IV. Lectures, Posters and Oral Presentations in International Scientific Conferences (in previous 6 years) 1. Al-Amad SH. Bite Mark Analysis: Junk Science or a Crime Solving Evidence. 2 nd International Conference of the Arab Society of Sciences and Medicine. Riyadh, KSA Al-Amad SH. Role of the Odontologist in Solving Crimes. 5 th International Conference of the Islamic Countries Medicine Organization. Semrang, Indonesia (Guest Speaker) 3. Sulieman A, Fadil A, Al-Matroushi A, Al-Amad SH. Challenges in Practice of Odontology: The United Arab Emirates Experience. 21 st International Symposium on Sciences. Hobert Nimri O, Al-Amad SH, Awad M. Risk Factors of Oral Cancer in Jordan; A Retrospective Study from Jordan Cancer Registry. International Association of Cancer Registries 34 th Annual Meeting. Cork Ireland Al-Amad SH, Awad M, Nimri O. Oral Cancer in Jordan: Descriptive Analysis and Correlations with Common Risk Factors. The American Academy of Oral Medicine 66 th Annual Meeting. Charleston Ghattas N, Abdul Azim T, Hassan R, Al-Amad SH. Epidemiology of Needle-stick injury among Dental Health Workers in the United Arab Emirates. 3 rd Dental College & 16 th Emirates medical Association International Dental Conference Madi H, Swaid S, Al-Amad SH. Assessment of the Diversity and Individuality of Human Dentition. 3 rd Dental College & 16 th Emirates medical Association International Dental Conference Al-Amad SH. Multi-Professional Approach Towards Safer Health Care Practice. 3 rd Multi- Professional Day for Medical Colleges at the University of (Guest Speaker) 9. Al-Amad SH, McCullough MJ, Jaloudi M. Oral cancer in the United Arab Emirates. A descriptive analysis. 10 th Biennial Conference of the European Association of Oral Medicine. London Al-Amad SH, Awad M, Silverman H. Motives and Concerns to Participation in Dental Research. 88 th International Association of Dental Research IADR General Session. Barcelona Al-Amad SH, McCullough MJ, Angel CA. Measuring immune-histochemical expression of proteins using virtual microscopy: A novel objective assessment method*. 2 nd World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology. Toronto Al-Amad SH. serving justice: A spotlight on Odontology. UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition AEEDC. Dubai (Guest Speaker) 13. Al-Amad SH, Silverman H. Attitudes of patients towards dental research participation. The 2 nd Dental College and the 14 th EMA International Dental Conference Al-Amad SH, Haddidi M. Disaster Victim Identification; current challenges and future hopes. The 42 nd Pan Arab Medical Congress. Amman Al-Amad SH, Haddidi M. Identification of mass disaster victims; how nations responded to the 2004 Tsunami disaster. The 1 st Regional Medical Conference on Disaster Management. The Jordanian Royal Medical Services. Amman (Guest Speaker) 16. Al-Amad SH, Computer programs assisting in disaster victim identification. 1 st Arab International Sciences and Medicine Conference. Naif Arab University of Security Science. Riyadh Al-Amad SH. Virtual microscopy as an objective method to assess the expression of tumour 9

10 markers in oral mucosal lesion*. The 5 th International Conference on Medical Science. The National Research Institute. Cairo. Dec (Guest Speaker) 18. Al-Amad SH. Identification of victims with no dental records. Khartoum s First Conference of Medicine. Khartoum. Nov (Guest Speaker) 19. Al-Amad SH, McNaughtan J, Rowler D, Angel CA, McCullough MJ, Reade PC. Comparison by digitization of markers of neoplasia in oral mucosa*. 84 th International Association for Dental Research IADR. Brisbane. July Al-Amad SH, McNaughtan J, Rowler D, Angel CA, McCullough MJ. The expression of PDI (protein disulfide isomerase) in potentially malignant and malignant oral mucosal conditions*. 13 th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine. Brisbane. June Al-Amad SH, McNaughtan J, Rowler D, Angel CA, McCullough MJ. Expression of ADAM-12 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease) in potentially malignant and malignant oral mucosal lesions. 13 th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine. Brisbane. June Al-Amad SH, McNaughtan J, Rowler D, Angel CA, McCullough MJ. Expression of ADAM-12 (a disintegrin and metalloprotease) in Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumour (KCOT). 13 th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine. Brisbane. June Al-Amad SH, Graham JP, McCullough MJ, Clement JG, Hill AJ. Photographic superimposition using Adobe Photoshop : a novel user-friendly method. 18 th International Symposium on the Sciences. Perth. April Hill AJ and Al-Amad SH. Craniofacial injuries. The other role of Odontologists. 18 th International Symposium on the Sciences. Perth. April *Papers extracted from my Doctoral thesis. 10

11 J. Lectures Delivered During Continuous Medical Education (CME) Events Date 1 Nov Feb Mar Oct Oct Apr Oct Jan Jan Apr Oct Dec Apr 2013 Organizer University of - UAE University of Melbourne - Australia AEEDC International Dental Conference Ministry of Health, Al-Baraha Hospital Ibn Sina Hospial AIPCE Ras Al Khaimah College of Dental Science MedScope Ministry of Health Ibn Sina Hospial AKMG - Ajman Victorian Institute of Medicine Ibn Sina Hospial Ibn Sina Hospial Ministry of Health Umm Al Quwain Ibn Sina Hospial Field of the Lecture Oral Medicine Oral Medicine Oral Medicine Title of the Lecture Full-day Training Workshop on Odontology Serving Justice a spotlight on forensic odontology Odontology Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases; Diagnostic Approaches and Treatment Odontology Cross Infection Control in Diagnosing and Treating Common Oral Mucosal Lesions Aspects of 14-day Training Course on Odontology (Program Designed for Abu Dhabi Police Dentists) Location Dubai Dubai Ajman Ras Al Khaimah Ajman Ajman Melbourne - Australia Oral Medicine Burning Mouth Syndrome Ajman Odontology Odontology Oral Cancer Epidemiology: Figures from the World and the UAE Ajman Umm Al Quwain Ajman 14 May 2013 AKMG Oral Medicine Burning Mouth Syndrome Fujairah 15 Jun 2013 Riqqa Health Center Oral Medicine Oral Cancer: Essential Knowledge to Healthcare Providers 16 Nov 2013 Dubai Police Odontology Dubai 17 Jun 2014 Dental Center Oral Medicine Oral Cancer 18 Nov 2014 Riqqa Health Center Medico-Legal Aspects of 19 Mar 2015 Ibn Sina Hospial Oral Medicine 20 May 2015 Al-Dhaid Hospital Oral Medicine 21 May 2015 Primary Health Center 22 Oct Apr 2016 Ministry of Health Al-Baraha Hospital Ibn Sina Hospial Oral Medicine Innovations and Limitations in Early Oral Cancer Innovations and Limitations in Early Oral Cancer Diagnosis Odontology Seminar on Diagnosing and Treating Mucosal Lesions and the Law: How to Avoid Malpractice Claims Ajman Al-Dhaid Dubai Ajman 11

12 K. Membership of Board of Reviewers Journal of and Legal Medicine (No. of reviewed manuscripts: 7) Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (No. of reviewed manuscripts: 1) Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (No. of reviewed manuscripts: 5) Smile Dental Journal (No. of reviewed manuscripts: 2) Jordan Medical Journal (No. of reviewed manuscripts: 1) L. Personal Development Activities Attended 10 th Apr 2014; training workshop on Early Detection of Oral cancer. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Orlando, USA. 29 th May 2013; training workshop on Microsoft applications in teaching. Faculty Development Workshop. Organized by Microsoft and Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education., UAE. 3 rd -4 th Feb 2013; Conference on Disaster Victim Identification in the Middle East and North Africa. A regional meeting jointly organized by the Interpol and the UAE s Ministry of Interior. Abu Dhabi, UAE. 20 th Apr 2012; training workshop on potentially malignant oral mucosal lesions. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Charleston, USA. 16 th Jul 2011; Training workshop on Medical Responsibility and Mal-practice. Jordanian Science Society. Amman, Jordan. 21 st -25 th Mar 2008; Training course on Healthcare Emergency Management and Response Integration. US Department of Homeland Security in collaboration with the Jordanian Royal Medical Services. Amman, Jordan. 22 nd Oct-2 nd Nov 2006; Training course on Meeting Current Demands in Medicine. The International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC. Jordan. Jun 2006; Training course on Maxillofacial Imaging: Techniques and Indications. 13 th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine. Brisbane, Australia. Jun 2006; Training course on Therapeutic Management of Oral Mucosal Diseases. 13 th International Congress on Oral Pathology and Medicine. Brisbane, Australia. 12

13 M. Scientific Awards and Prominent Appreciations Research Awards February 2015: AEEDC Young Research Award. Presented at the AEEDC 2015 Conference for my paper titled Oral cancer in young Jordanians: a potential association with the frequency of Narghile smoking. November 2008: Award for Best Poster Presentation (Second Place). Presented at the Second International Dental Conference for my abstract titled Attitudes of Patients towards Dental Research Participation. Awards for student research projects which I supervised March 2013: Award for Best Oral Presentation (Second Place). Presented at the First International Student Dental Conference for the paper titled Is the Human Bite Unique?. December 2011: Award for Best Oral Presentation (First Place). Presented at the Third International Dental Conference for the paper titled Prevalence of Needle Stick Injuries Among Dentists in the UAE. Police Medal April 2011: Australian Federal Police Operations Medal, in recognition of my contribution to the identification of the tsunami victims in Thailand in Bestowed by the Chief of the Australian Federal Police. Distinguished Appreciations June 2011: Appreciation Certificate. Presented by Brigadier Saif Al-Ameri, Director General of the Internal Security at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ in recognition of my efforts in training and establishing the country s first Odontology team. December 2012: Appreciation Certificate. Presented by Brigadier Saif Al-Ameri, Director General of the Internal Security at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ in recognition of my efforts in training the Disaster Victim Identification DVI Odontology team. May 2013: Appreciation Certificate. Presented by Brigadier Saif Al-Ameri, Director General of the Internal Security at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ in recognition of my efforts in completing the Professional Diploma in Odontology, which was delivered to officers from Abu Dhabi Police following a 3-year program. Mar 2005: Appreciation Plaque. Presented by The Australian Federal Police for my contribution to the identification of the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami in Dec 2002: Appreciation Certificate. Presented by The Chief Justice of Victoria in recognition of my contribution to the identification of the victims of the Bali bombings in

14 Scholarships ; Study Scholarship. By the National Institute of Health (USA), to undertake the Certificate Program on International Research Ethics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, USA ; Fellowship Award. By the World Health Organization, to undertake the Diploma and Doctorate degrees at the University of Melbourne, Australia. In addition to more than 20 appreciation plaques from governmental and nongovernmental institutes for delivering talks and seminars in the fields of Oral Medicine, Odontology, Infection Control and Professional and Research Ethics. N. Practice Licensure United Arab Emirates; Registered Specialist in Oral Medicine and Pathology; Ministry of Health, UAE (Certificate No. R issued in 2009). Australia; Registered Dentist; Dental Board of Australia. (Certificate No issued in 2004). Registered Specialist in Oral Medicine; Dental Board of Australia. (Certificate No. DEN , issued in 2013). Jordan (deferred registration due to my relocation); Registered Specialist in Oral Medicine; Jordan Medical Council. (Certificate No. 85 issued in 2007). Registered Specialist in Odontology; Jordan Dental Association (Certificate No. 509 issued in 2005). Registered Dentist; Jordan Dental Association (Certificate No issued in 1998). Evidences to support all of the above are available upon request. 14