Amjad Al Mulla
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
University Experience & Extracurricular Activities
Founder & Lead Organiser | Plaque Pacers Dentistry Run Club
- Independently lead and coordinate a weekly run club for the University of Manchester Dentistry cohort, alongside fellow students and members from other year groups.
- Organise weekly routes, communicate plans and encourage participation across the dental school, creating an inclusive and motivating environment for students of all running abilities.
- Coordinate post-run socials and activities, strengthening relationships and community across different dentistry year groups.
- Originally co-founded and organised the club with a fellow student before taking sole responsibility for its continued organisation and development.
Anatomy Volunteer & Peer Tutor
- Supported second-year dental students with anatomy teaching and revision, providing accessible peer-to-peer guidance and academic support.
Social Representative | Manchester Dental Society
- Supported the organisation of student events and activities while facilitating communication between students, faculty and external organisations.
Community Dental Health Volunteer
- Worked alongside a health worker visiting mothers from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, providing practical guidance on infant oral health, toothbrushing, dental attendance and prevention.
COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteer | Manchester
- Supported community vaccination services following the COVID-19 lockdown period, assisting patients attending health centres for vaccination and helping services run smoothly.
Manchester Festival of Nature Volunteer | Heaton Park
- Worked with children, adults and school groups during a full-day community event, leading walks, facilitating activities and engaging visitors with the natural environment.
Homelessness Charity Volunteer & Arabic Interpreter
- Volunteered within homelessness services, using Arabic language skills to facilitate communication between service users and staff and support access to appropriate assistance.
Community Gardening Volunteer
- Participated in community gardening projects, contributing to practical maintenance including planting, raking, trimming and general garden upkeep.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Dentistry Year Representative
University of Manchester
Manchester
2024.09 - Current
- Represented the views and concerns of fellow dental students, acting as a communication link between students and faculty.
- Raised cohort feedback and supported improvements to the student learning experience.
- Organized events amongst students and faculty to bridge gaps and build increased rapport amongst the dental school as a whole.
Dentistry in Primary Schools Volunteer
University of Manchester
2025.05 - 2026.09
- Delivered interactive oral-health education sessions to primary-school children, introducing the importance of toothbrushing, healthy diets, regular dental attendance and prevention.
- Adapted communication and educational activities to different ages and levels of understanding, making dental health engaging and accessible for young children.
- Helped promote positive attitudes towards dental visits and oral hygiene from an early age, encouraging children to take ownership of their oral health.
- Worked collaboratively with other student volunteers to plan and deliver engaging activities within a school environment.
Student-Led OSCE Communication Workshops
University of Manchester
Manchester
2025.09 - 2026.03
- Proposed and organized drama-based workshops focused on realistic dental OSCE communication scenarios.
- Worked closely with faculty to coordinate student participation and develop challenging patient interactions, strengthening students’ confidence and communication skills.
- Engaged with students and faculty to collect feedback in order to repeat and improve these sessions in order to incorporate them in the future.
Education
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Manchester
Manchester 2022.09 - 2027.06
Skills
- Public speaking & Relations
- Communication skills
- Resourcefulness
- Calm under pressure
- Multilingual
- Organized and Target Achieving
Affiliations
- Playing the piano, Travelling, Running, Swimming, Cycling, Hiking, Cooking, Baking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving,
Accomplishments
- Anatomy Dissection Competition winner; Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Manchester
Languages
English, Arabic
Fluent
French
Advanced
Timeline
Student-Led OSCE Communication Workshops
University of Manchester
2025.09 - 2026.03
Dentistry in Primary Schools Volunteer
University of Manchester
2025.05 - 2026.09
Dentistry Year Representative
University of Manchester
2024.09 - Current
Bachelor of Dental Surgery - Dentistry
University of Manchester
2022.09 - 2027.06