Dr. Zainab Akbar is an accomplished dental professional with a distinguished academic background and extensive experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery. She graduated with honors from Army Medical College in November 2011, where she ranked as the second-best graduate of her course. Following her graduation, Dr. Akbar completed her house job at the Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry in 2012. She then embarked on her FCPS training in 2013 and successfully obtained her fellowship from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2017.
Dr. Akbar has contributed significantly to the field of dentistry through her teaching and clinical expertise. She served as a Senior Registrar in Oral Medicine at the Foundation University College of Dentistry for an entire academic session. Currently, she holds the position of Assistant Professor at Rehman College of Dentistry (RCD), where she plays a vital role in various capacities. She is involved in teaching third-year students, providing guidance as a research supervisor, and actively participating in the Diagnostics and Oral Medicine Clinic. Additionally, Dr. Akbar lends her expertise to the Implant Clinic, where she assists in providing specialised care.
Driven by a passion for education, Dr. Akbar is concurrently pursuing her Masters in Health Professional Education (MHPE) from Riphah International University. This additional qualification reflects her commitment to staying at the forefront of dental education and enhancing her teaching abilities. Dr. Zainab Akbar's clinical excellence, teaching practice, research expertise, commitment to continuous professional development, and multifaceted skills make her an invaluable asset to Rehman College of Dentistry.
Assistant professor, Oral Medicine
- BDS
- FCPS
- Workshop on Breaking the Bad News at 17th Annual Cancer Conference, Rawalpindi,9th March 2012
- Contemporary Trends in Dental Implants, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Rawalpindi, 15th April 2012,CPSP Islamabad.
- Workshop on Introduction to Computer and Internet ,CPSP Rawalpindi,28 Oct-01 Nov 2013.
- Workshop on Primary Surgical Skills, CPSP Islamabad,20-22 Feb 2014.
- Workshop on Research Methodology ,Biostatistics and Dissertation Writing ,CPSP Islamabad,17-20 March 2014.
- Workshop on Communication Skills, CPSP Islamabad,12-14 January 2015. Workshop on Postpartum Hemorrhage ,CMH Quetta,5 April 2015.
- Hands-on Workshop on Dental Implants, Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry Rawalpindi, February 2017
- Workshop on Distraction Osteogenesis in Maxillofacial Region (AFID)7 th April 2017.
- Workshop on Osteosynthesis in Maxillofacial Fractures(AFID) 6 thSept 2017
- Workshop on Designing Reliable Healthcare that Delivers safe and high quality outcomes at Fazaia Medical College,07 February 2017.
- International conference on medical Education 2019.
- Gold Medal in Pharmacology in 2nd Professional BDS exam
- Gold medal in Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology in 2nd Professional BDS exam
- Silver medal in 2nd Professional exam
- Silver medal in final Professional exam
- Distinction in Biochemistry
- Distinction in Dental Materials
- Distinction in Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology in 2nd Professional BDS exam
- Distinction in Prosthodontics in final Professional exam
- 2nd Position in Dental Materials
- 2nd Position in Pathology
- Overall, Second best graduate of 10 th BDS Course Army Medical College
