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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health SciencesÌýLeadership Roles

Elham Emami wearing a black blazer and black shirt

Elham EmamiÌý
Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences

In her role as Dean, Dr. EmamiÌýstrives to provideÌývisionary leadership, promoteÌýtheÌýhighestÌýquality,Ìýstatus and student-centerednessÌýof undergraduate and graduate programs,ÌýsupportÌýpatient-centered care and community servicesÌýwhileÌýfosteringÌýexcellence in FacultyÌýresearchÌýactivities via a healthy and satisfactory working environmentÌýinÌýaccordance with the policies and procedures of ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University.Ìý

Dr.ÌýEmami’sÌýdoor is open and she is available to discussÌýthe Faculty including theÌýfollowing:ÌýManagement, Strategic planning, budgetingÌýandÌýFaculty development,ÌýUndergraduate and postgraduate education, programs and research, Community services,ÌýExternal and Public relations,ÌýContinuing education and learning opportunities,ÌýFundraising and alumni relations,ÌýFaculty work environment.Ìý


Associate Deans

Samer Abi Nader wearing a black sweater and glasses

Dr. Samer Abi Nader
Undergraduate Dental EducationÌý

In his role of Associate Dean of Undergraduate Dental EducationÌý(UGDE), Dr. Abi NaderÌýisÌýresponsible for ensuringÌýthat the Faculty is providing the best possible education forÌýourÌýstudentsÌýthrough a continuous assessment, evaluation and modernisation of our Dental Curriculum to offer academic content that remains current and competitive.ÌýDr. Abi Nader also works closelyÌýwith the Assistant DeanÌýUGDEÌýto make sure that our academic programÌýmeets all accreditation standards and requirements as well as properly prepare the students for licensure examination.ÌýDr. Sam takes a leading role in academic policy, curriculum development (particularly restorative andÌýimplantology) and evaluations.Ìý

You can contact Dr. Abi NaderÌýif you have any questions regarding any of the above responsibilities.ÌýÌý
samer.abinader [at] mcgill.ca
514-398-7203 ext:00072Ìý

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Dr. Nathalie Morin
Undergraduate Dental Education, Clinical Affairs

In her role as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Dental Education, Clinical Affairs, Dr. Morin is working towards creating a strategic plan to implement new approaches to optimize patient-centred care and clinical education, as well as improving the cost-effectiveness of clinical activities across the Faculty. Dr. Nathalie Morin completed her DMD in 1990 and her Master’s Degree in Dental Public Health from the NIDCR in 2004. Throughout her career, she has continued practising general dentistry, and plays an active role in provincial and national dental organizations

You can contact Dr. Morin if you have any questions regarding any of the above responsibilities.
nathalie.morin [at] mcgill.ca
514-398-7203 ext: 00084

Dr. Bettina Willie
Research and Graduate Dental Education (RGDE)

In her role as Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies (RGDE), Dr. Willie will support the Faculty’s research mission by invigorating and maintaining the Faculty’s excellence in research and graduate training. Dr. Willie earned a doctoral degree in Bioengineering from the University of Utah and underwent postdoctoral training at the Institute for Trauma Surgery and Biomechanics, University of Ulm in Ulm, Germany and then at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC, USA. She became an Associate Professor in 2015 and a Full Professor in 2022 in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. In mid-2022, she joined the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences as a Tenured Full Professor. Since 2015, she has been an investigator at Shriners Hospitals for Children®-Canada and an Associate Member in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Surgery, and Pediatric Surgery at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University.

You can contact Dr. Willie if you have any questions regarding any of the above responsibilities.
bettina.willie [at] mcgill.ca

Nicolas Makhoul wearing a black blazer and pale pink shirt

Dr. Nicholas Maroun Makhoul
Postgraduate Dental Education (PGDE)

In his role as Associate Dean, Dr. Makhoul is responsible for overseeing all academic post-graduate dental programs (i.e. dental residency programs). He helps coordinate programs between different residency sites and disciplines. He is also available to work with residency program directors to ensure that residents are receiving a high quality education in an environment conducive to learning.

You can contact Dr. Makhoul if you have any questions regarding any of the above responsibilities.
Nicholas.makhoul [at] mcgill.ca
514-934-1934 ext 42492

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Assistant Deans

Dr. Julia Cohen-Levy
Undergraduate Dental Education

In her role as Assistant Dean, Dr. Cohen-Levy assistsÌýin matters related to the undergraduate dental curriculum and evaluation,Ìýthe administration of academic policy and curriculumÌýdevelopment for the undergraduate dental programs (DENT-P, DMD). She works toÌýensure that courses are complete, current, and meet all accreditation standards and that all Faculty and University regulationsÌýareÌýfollowed. She is alsoÌýthe co-chair of Admissions andÌýresponsible for ensuringÌýthat the undergraduate program preparesÌýstudents to becomeÌýcompetent dentistsÌýwho areÌýqualified to take examinations for licensure.Ìý

You can contact Dr. Julia Cohen-Levy if you have any questions regarding any of the above responsibilities.Ìý
julia.cohen-levy [at] mcgill.ca
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Firoozeh Samim wearing a beige turtleneck sweater

Firoozeh Samim
Student Affairs and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

As Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and as chair of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences'ÌýEDI Committee, Dr. Samim will support the Faculty's goal to implement actionable goals and concrete plans towards building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences.

You can contact Dr. Samim if you have any questions regarding any of the above responsibilities.
firoozeh.samim [at] mcgill.ca
514-398-7203 ext. 09007

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