Clinical and Academic Leadership
Clinical and Academic Leadership
Held senior academic leadership roles across departmental and program levels
Expanded orthodontic education and clinical operations
Mentored junior faculty in curriculum design, instructional methods, and educational research
Coordinated orthodontic training for pediatric residents with a 100% board pass rate
Led student-focused initiatives, including advising, remediation programs, and career placement support
Contributed to successful dental school accreditation efforts
Served on multiple institutional committees spanning curriculum, clinical affairs, research, admissions, and strategic planning
Led initiatives to improve professionalism, reduce grievances, and enhance patient satisfaction
Coordinated community service programs delivering uncompensated care and expanding local clinic services
Supported interprofessional education and public health curriculum development
Led high-performing teams across multiple departments, improving efficiency, cost control, and clinical operations
Reduced costs by 20% and increased revenue by 80% over three years, with sustained annual growth
Reduced vendor footprint by 30%, strengthening partnerships and lowering operational costs
Oversaw 200% growth in orthodontic patient volume over four years
Reduced patient no-show rates by 20% and improved scheduling and registration workflows
Launched new clinical services, including faculty orthodontic practice and cone-beam CT imaging
Served as Epic Systems Super User, supporting design, implementation, and training of the Wisdom module
Member of the national Orthodontics Brain Trust
"Should write a book on how to manage people."
"Very thoughtful, makes good decisions. Professional bearing."
"He runs the orthodontic clinic efficiently and effectively… makes it a pleasure to work there."
"Outstanding faculty and administrator… continues to exceed expectations."
"Always helpful, fair, and respectful to students."
"Easygoing, professional, and a strong team player."
"A pleasure to work with and learn from. An ideal role model."
"The best boss ever!"
"Studio was fantastic under your lead! You made it fun and meaningful."
"Exceptionally productive compared to others."