Jonathan Mokhtar

A highly motivated MBBS student at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences with a robust background in clinical and research settings. Demonstrated expertise in plastic surgery, dermatology, and healthcare consulting, with hands-on experience from prestigious institutions such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Harvard Medical School at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Labs, Ernst and Young Consulting Firm, and IOB France. Proven ability in conducting research, evidenced by contributions to case reports, cohort studies, and clinical trials. Adept at leading and mentoring teams, exemplified by coaching a university basketball team and founding a plastic surgery and dermatology club. Committed to advancing medical knowledge and patient care through innovative research and clinical excellence.

• Basic Life Support by American Heart Association, Dubai, UAE, 10/2023 - Present
• CITI Research Certificates, 07/2023 - Present
• Medical Student Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 10/2023 - Present
• Institute of Healthcare Improvement, 02/2024 - Present

• European Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Congress, Milan, Italy, 06/2024, RoboticScope (Robotic Microscope) Assisted Primary Cleft Palate Surgery, A Pilot Retrospective Cohort Study
• Plastic Surgery the Meeting – American Society of Plastic Surgeons, San Diego, United States, 09/2024, RoboticScope (Robotic Microscope) Assisted Primary Cleft Palate Surgery, A Pilot Retrospective Cohort Study

United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) STEP 1

Score: Pass

Dubai, UAE, 05/2024

• Cross-Sectional Study – Prevalence of HbS trait among Blood donors in the UAE, Co-Investigator, Dubai, UAE, 10/2021 - 11/2022, Collected and analyzed data using the SPSS software., Visited the blood donation center at Latifa Hospital Dubai, interacting with blood donors and analyzing laboratory findings., Presented these findings at the university research conference, demonstrating strong research methodology skills and effective collaboration.
• Case Report – Rare Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in a 20-year-old Female Patient, Primary Author, Dubai, UAE, 11/2023 - Present, Assisted in the thorough examination and assessment of the patient., Actively contributing to the diagnostic process by collecting detailed medical history and participating in clinical evaluations., Ensuring the case report is informative and accessible to a wider audience.
• Retrospective Cohort Study on the Prevalence and Characteristics of Melanoma in the Private Health Sector of the United Arab Emirates: A 10-Year Review, Primary Author, Dubai, UAE, 01/2024 - Present, Gathered patient data related to Melanoma and employed SPSS for data processing., Integrated this data into the research paper and composed a comprehensive abstract.
• RoboticScope (Robotic Microscope) Assisted Primary Cleft Palate Surgery, A Pilot Retrospective Cohort Study, Primary Author, Dubai, UAE, 02/2024 - Present, Conducted several meetings with the pharmaceutical company in charge of this technology with the team of researchers for this study., Sought out to different conferences for poster presentation and had our abstract accepted to the European Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Congress, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• Synchronous Unilateral Breast Cancer in a Young Female; A diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge: Case Report and Literature Review, Primary Author, Dubai, UAE, 02/2024 - Present, Conducted an in-depth analysis and literature review, identifying diagnostic complexities and proposing effective therapeutic strategies., This research has been instrumental in highlighting critical considerations for early diagnosis and planning for breast cancer in young patients – justifying its submission to JNCNN journal for publication.

• Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Club, MBRU, Dubai, Founder and President, 08/2023 - Present, Established a dynamic platform fostering collaborative exploration of plastic surgery and dermatology among fellow students, creating a supportive community for collective growth., Initiated invitations to esteemed consultant plastic surgeons as guest speakers, providing enriching tutorials and insights to the student body., Organized field trips offering students the unique opportunity to shadow professionals in clinical settings.
• MBRU Basketball Team, MBRU, Dubai, Basketball Coach, 08/2022 - Present, Actively involved in organizing and conducting weekly training sessions for dedicated athletes., Participated in tournaments against medical universities, contributing to the team’s success and instilled a sense of sportsmanship and teamwork within the university community.

Conferences

• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, UAE, 09/09/2023 - 09/10/2023, Neurosciences Update Series 2023: Headache and Facial Pain Conference.
• World Trade Center, Dubai, 09/22/2023 - 09/24/2023, 8th Middle East International Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Conference and Exhibition 2023.
• Conrad Hotel Dubai, UAE, 01/19/2024 - 01/21/2024, International American Aesthetic Meeting 2024.