Zaina Emad Abu-Khdair
Present appointment: Master Student, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry,
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid- Jordan

zeabukhdair15@med.just.edu.jo
z.emad94@hotmail.com
Amman, Jordan

Mobile : +962799709792
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
+971501944906
 

QUALIFICATION

Sept 2015 Masters of Physiology, Jordan University of Science
and Technology (J.U.S.T), Irbid, Jordan
Expected Graduation: June 2017
GPA: 87.3, Average: Excellent,

Thesis title: "The relationship between serum branched chain amino acids and the
development of diabetic complications in a Jordanian population."

Sept 2011- June 2015 Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy, Jordan University of
Science and Technology (J.U.S.T), Irbid, Jordan
GPA: 92.3%, Average: Distinguished student

Graduation Project: Assigned to lead the research with a group of students on
'Impact of backpacks on gait among Jordanian school children',
using an inertia measurement unit (IMU) for gait analysis.

Sept 2009- June 2011 St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Fujairah, UAE
Edexcel GCSE, 8 O 'Level, 2 A 'level

TRAINING COURSES AND CONTINUOUS EDUCATION

• 12th May 2017 - Neurodynamics workshop, Primephysio UK; Amman, Jordan

• 30th Jan – 2 Feb 2017 - Exhibitor with HUR Finland team for presenting rehabilitation machines at the
  Arab Health 2017 Exhibition: Dubai, U.A.E

• 16th Dec. 2016 - Workshop on Differential diagnosis and treatment strategies for cervical spine
  and shoulder complex, Primephysio UK: Amman, Jordan

• 22nd Sept 2016 - Evidence-Based workshop, Jordan Physical Therapy Society: Amman, Jordan

• 20th May 2016 - Rehabilitation Updates in Parkinson's Disease Course, International Parkinson
  And Movement Disorder Society: Amman, Jordan

• 1st May 2015 - Hikmat Concept for Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation, Jordan University of Science
  and Technology: Irbid, Jordan

• 8th May – 9th May 2015 - Medical Taping Course II, Tape Concept: Amman, Jordan

• 1st May – 2nd May 2015 - Medical Taping Course I, Tape Concept: Amman, Jordan

• 10th May 2015 - Attended the First Scientific Day for Allied Health Professions, Royal Medical
  Services: Amman Jordan

• 31st May 2015 - Attended the First Conference in Jordan Universities in Rehabilitation Sciences,
  University of Jordan: Amman, Jordan

• 19th Sept – 20th Sept 2014 - Brian Mulligan’s Concepts Mobilisations with Movement, NAGS

• Level B: Lumbar and Lower Quadrant, Mulligan Concept: Amman, Jordan

• 17th Sept – 18th Sept 2014 - Brian Mulligan’s Concepts Mobilisations with Movement, NAGS

• Level A: Cervical and Upper Quadrant, Mulligan Concept: Amman, Jordan

• 27th December 2013 - Introduction to Manual Therapy workshop, Jordan Physical Therapy Society:
  Amman, Jordan
   

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Teaching Assistant, Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine at Jordan University of Science and Technology (J.U.S.T), Irbid, Jordan - September 2015 until currently.

• Research Assistant, at Jordan University of Science and Technology (J.U.S.T), Irbid, Jordan (September 2014) - 'Neurodevelopmental outcomes among Jordanian newborns born using invasive delivery methods: An epidemiological Study'
   

INTERNSHIP

• 
  Trained at Jordanian Royal Medical Services, Royal Rehabilitation Center, Physical Therapy Department
  - Orthopedic department
  - Neurology and Spinal cord injury department
  - Prosthetics department

• Trained at Al-Bashir Hospital, Physical Therapy, Pediatrics Department.

• Trained at King Abdullah University Hospital, Physical Therapy Department.

• Trained at Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Physical Therapy Department.

• Trained at Al Gaith Physical Therapy Center, Irbid, Jordan.
   

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

•  Jordanian Physiotherapy License

MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of the Jordan Physical Therapy Society (JPTS): Amman- Jordan

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS): Amman- Jordan
  COMMITTEE

• A member of organizing committee at the Arab Health 2017 Exhibition with the Finland team: 30th January – 2nd February 2017, Dubai – U.A.E

• A member of organizing committee at the First Conference of Jordan Universities in Rehabilitation Sciences: 31st May 2015, Amman – Jordan

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• King Abdullah Fund for Development (KAFD) workshops at J.U.S.T

• INJAZ Project

• Joined a volunteering group in reconstructing a school in Irbid, Jordan.

• Joined a volunteering team for visiting the elderly shelter, Amman, Jordan.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

• Scholarship for Master degree from the Faculty of Medicine – Jordan University of Science and Technology (2015-2017)

• Scholarship during bachelor's degree from Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences- Jordan University of Science and Technology (2011-2015)

• Academic Excellence Award from Jordan University of Science and Technology (J.U.S.T), Department of Rehabilitation Sciences for achieving high grades and ranking the first position among my batch.

• Placed on the Honors list for four consecutive years at J.U.S.T based on the cumulative average.

• Placed on the Honors list for eight consecutive semesters at J.U.S.T based on semester average.

• Outstanding Achievement Medal from Edexcel (2009-2010) for obtaining A and A* in Olevels.

RESEARCH SKILLS

• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)- restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP)

• DNA Extraction

• Gel electrophoresis

• Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

• Gait analysis using the inertia measurement unit (IMU)

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Endnote citation tool

• SPSS software

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Soft Skills:-

• Hardworking, ambitious, self-motivated, Flexible to perform various tasks efficiently.

• Seize every opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in clinical practice

• Research oriented and fast learner

• Energetic team player and optimistic

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal presentational skills

• Sociable and friendly peer
   

Languages:-

• Arabic (native)

• English (near-native)

• French (intermediate level)

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Basketball, Volleyball, Regular exercises and book reading.

REFREES

• Mahmoud A. AlFaqih BDS, PhD
  Assistant Professor
  Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine
  Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
  Email: maalfaqih@just.edu.jo

• Hanan Khalil, PhD
  Assistant Professor
  Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
  Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
  Email: hwkhalil8@just.edu.jo
  
  
  References available upon request