Resume السيرة الذاتية
Dr Ebtissam Al-Madi was the Founding Dean of the College of Dentistry in Princess Nourah University (PNU). She co-developed an innovative program for Dental Education in the school, and supervised the development of faculty, clinics, and staff, from 2012-2018. She has also founded the Saudi Dental Education Society, a first in the region to assist in faculty development. She has also served as the Founding Chair of the Internal Review Board (IRB) for Princess Noura University.
Dr Al-Madi has recently been inducted for the coveted Fellowship in the American College of Dentists in 2018. This was in recognition of her leadership accomplishments and servitude for the profession.
Dr Al-Madi has over 35 publications in national and international journals, and several ongoing research projects in endodontics, informatics, and dental education. She has served on the Editorial Board of Saudi Medical Journal and currently reviews for several national and international journals.
Administrative Roles
Founding President- Saudi Dental Education Society July 2016- Present
Establishment of the first Society to address the field of dental education in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. Headed Establishment committee and was elected as the President of the Board of Directors in 2017 for 3 years.
Founding Chair of Institutional Review Board (IRB) Oct 2016-Mar 2019
Princess Noura bint AbdulRahman University
Elected to establish and head ethical committee to review and approve research involving human beings and animals. Registered with and reports to the National Committee on Bioethics (NCBE) in Saudi Arabia.
Vice President for Quality and Development Jun 2017- Sept 2018
Princess Noura bint AbdulRahman University
Development of the strategic plan of the University in alignment with the Vision 2030 of Saudi Arabia. Establishment of KPI for all colleges, departments and Units. Headed the accreditation team responsible for achieving Institutional Accreditation from the National Center for Academic Accreditation (NCAAA).
Founding Dean- College of Dentistry Sept 2012-Jan 2018
Princess Noura bint AbdulRahman University
Establishment of the college of dentistry, Development of the innovative curriculum, Recruitment of all staff and faculty development, Design and installment of 180 dental clinics, Management of the Dental college, representation of the college nationally and internationally. Introduction of Award winning North American Dental Clinic Management system for the first time in Saudi Arabia. Introduction of online examination software in dental school. Self-study in preparation for ISO certification, JSI clinical accreditation, and national and international academic accreditation.
Vice Dean of Preparatory Year- East Campus Nov 2011 to Jan 2013 King Saud University
Management of the Preparatory Year Program of King Saud University with 2200 students and 500 employees in the East Campus.
Establishment of Organizational structure and Quality system
Training and employment of Saudi Staff
Increasing satisfaction levels of students through increasing support services, learning resources and student clubs.
Chairman of Quality Unit- Malaz Campus Jan 2009-Nov 2011
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Follow up of Quality measures in college, Preparation of college for NCAAA and ADEA accreditation, Preparation of college for Accepting students on yearly basis.
Establishment of QMS system in the college (Achievement of NCAAA and ADEA accreditation). Formulation of Strategic plan of college (Award for Best Strategic Plan among college). Establishment of ISO Quality system (Awarded ISO certification)
Assistant Director of Clinics Dec-2004 to Sept2006
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Management of Registration and Booking area, clinical halls and nursing department, stores and sterilization centers.
Improvement of booking system in clinics, development of innovative digital booking system based on student requirement
Certification
Strategic Thinking and Influencing Dec 2017
Delivered by Center for Creative Leadership
Key Performance Indicator Associate (KPI-A) Nov 2017
Awarded by Strategy Management Group & George Washington University
KAUST Saudi Leadership Program Mar 17-22, 2017
Delivered by Haas School of Business, Berkeley UC
National Commission for Assessment & Accreditation (NCAAA) Mar 27-30th 2011
External Reviewer
EFQM Oct 26-28th 2009
Certified European EFQM Assessor
Awarded by the European Foundation for Quality Management-
Institute for Total Quality Management- Zurich
ISO Quality Internal Auditor Jun 2-3rd 2009
Awarded by Quality and Excellence Consultants
Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education
University College London,
Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching
Professional Development Course
Clinical Research Professional Jan 19-30th 2008
7th Annual Clinical Research Professional’s Course
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
Awarded Certificate from The American Academy of Continuing Medical Education
30 CME by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
60 CME by American Academy of Continuing medical Education
Awarded full scholarship for receiving top ranking
Certificate in Health Profession Education Feb 2-4th 2002
GCC Medical Colleges Dean’s committee
Training
Strategic Planning
Institutional KPI Measurement Nov 2017 KPI Associates. National Center for Measurement (ADAA)
Strategic & Operational Indicators Nov 2017
Deanship of Skills (PNU)
Future Trends Apr 2013
Faculty SWOT Analysis Apr 2013
Higher Education
How to develop a comprehensive Evaluation Plan for Learning outcomes Nov 2017
NCAAA- Sharm ElShaikh, Eygpt
Faculty Deans Roles: Reality and Expectations Aug 2013
Deanship of Skills (PNU)
Assessment of Learning Outcomes May 2011
Deanship of Skills (KSU)
Recruiting Faculty for the 21st Centrury Jan 2011
Academic Leadership Center (Ministry of Education)
The Essential Academic Leader Jan 2010
Academic Leadership Center (Ministry of Education)
Creative thinking skills May 2011
Deanship of Skills (KSU)
Research
4th Forum of Local Ethics Committee (IRB) Course (KACST) 2017
Course on Establishing and Managing PNU-IRB (KFMC) 2016
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor Mar 2018- Present
University of Nevada- School of Dentistry
Associate Professor Mar 2011 to Present
King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences
- Seconded to Princess Noura University to establish college of dentistry and serve as Founding Dean and First Female Dean in Saudi Arabia.
- Established of Research group in Innovations in Dental Education
- Supervised more than 25 Research groups (Masters, Internship and undergraduate research)
- Continued contribution in undergraduate, postgraduate and board courses and clinics
Consultant Endodontist Nov 2006- Present
Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
Assistant Professor Oct 2004 to Mar 2011
King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences
- Established first online course in the college (Dental Informatics Online course) and directed the course from 2009- 2015
- Developed existing Undergraduate Clinical Endodontics and directed course from 2006- 2012, continued to contribute in course from 2000- present
- Developed existing Postgraduate Seminar in Endodontics and directed course from 2006-2008
- Contributed in teaching postgraduate clinics from 2006- 2011
- Contributed in teaching final year undergraduate students in Advanced clinical Dentistry from 2000-2011
- Contributed in teaching Introduction to dentistry from 2004- 2008
- Continued in contribution in preclinical endodontics, intern’s supervision, dental assisting program
- Supervised more than 10 Research groups (Internship)- attracted college funding grants for research projects over 150,000 SR (40,000$)
Lecturer Sep 2001-Oct 2004
King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences
- Developed existing Preclinical Endodontics and directed course from 2002- 2004, continued to contribute to course from 2000- present
- Participated in Interns supervision from 2000-2006
- Contributed to first year course Introduction to restorative dentistry from 2000-2002
- Participated in Dental Assisting Diploma Program from 2002-2008
- Sept 2000 -Sept 2001
King Saud University, College of Dentistry Department of Restorative Dental Sciences
Resident Sept 1996- Sept 1997
Dental Department, Armed Forces Hospital
Intern July 1995- July 1996
College of Dentistry (Malaz), King Saud University
Dental Department, Armed Forces Hospital
Student Summer Training Aug,Sept1993,1994 Dental Department, Armed Forces Hospital
Honors and Awards
Award Pioneers in PNU Establishment during the inauguration Sep 2019
of the new PNU Identity
Awarded for establishing the dental college, the dental clinics, the Saudi dental
education society, the PNU IRB, and the Decision Support Unit for PNU
Fellow of the American College of Dentists Oct 2018
Selected for fellowship in the American College of Dentists, in which membership is by invitation only. There are over 7,000 Fellows since the establishment of the college in 1920 – all selected based on their exceptional contributions to organized dentistry, oral health care, dental research, dental education, the profession, and society. Approximately 3.5% of American dentists are Fellows of the American College of Dentists, while considerably less are international.
Distinction in Leadership
Awarded by King Saud University for distinctive leadership for establishing Nov 2016
the first female dental college and serving in a leadership role as a KSU alumni.
Exemplary Student at University level 1995
Selected by a University Committee through evaluation and interview as the model student of graduating class due to excellence in academic achievement, service to fellow students and leadership potential.
Exemplary student at College level 1995
Nominated by College professors as the model student of graduating class due to excellence, patient service and academic achievement.
Exemplary Student at High School Level 1989
Nominated by High school administration as the model student of graduating class due to leadership potential, excellent academic grades and high moral standing.