Dr. Arpan K Shah
Name: Dr. Arpan K Shah
Qualification: MDS (Master of Dental Surgery)
Designation : Reader (Associate professor)
Department : Oral Pathology and Microbiology
Institute Name : Manubhai Patel Dental College, Hospital and Oral Research Institute
College Address : Vishwajyoti ashram, Munjmahuda, Vadodara - 390011, Gujarat
Experience: 9 Years
About Dr. Arpan K Shah
Dr. Arpan Shah, currently working as a Reader in the department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, at Manubhai Patel Dental College, Hospital and Oral Research Institute, Vadodara. As a specialist in the subjects of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, I teach the subjects of Oral and Dental Anatomy and Histology to first year BDS students and Oral Pathology and Microbiology to third year BDS students. I am also a recognized postgraduate guide for the specialty of oral pathology and Microbiology. As an oral pathologist, I am a specialist in detection of Oral cancer and precancer and other disorders of mouth, teeth, jaws and salivary glands. I am very passionate about teaching. I am always approachable for the students. Optimum usage of audio-visual aids, effective practical teaching, interactive discussions, practical demonstrations of laboratory techniques, clinical case discussions and microscopic slide discussions are the methods adopted by me to make the learning experience most interesting for the students. My aim has always been as, “teach with rationale”. I always share my own clinical experiences with students by the means of showing them my laboratory slides, reports, diagnostic work-ups, treatment videos, pre-treatment and post-treatment photographs etc, to make the topic interesting.
I was honoured with the award of “Most Innovative teacher” in 2017 and in 2019, by Manubhai Patel Dental College, Hospital and Oral Research Institute, Vadodara. My methodology of teaching and effective interaction with students helped me to secure these awards. I always try to inspire and encourage students for research work and participation in knowledge update programs. I am actively involved in research and public awareness programs. I have guided many research projects. My students have done presentations in various conferences under my guidance. I have a total of 30 publications to my credit in various national and international journals. I have been a co-author of many publications done by my students. As a specialist in oral cancer detection and prevention I always believe that creating public awareness is my moral responsibility towards the nation and the mankind. I am ever active in conducting public awareness programs regarding “Anti-tobacco awareness”. I always guide and encourage my students to involve in the same. By delivering anti-tobacco talks and conducting screening camps, I have made a small attempt to help the nation and the mankind to curb the menace of tobacco. This gives inspiration to the students to be involved in service to the nation and the society. I am ever available to provide guidance to the students for designing their carrier path. Whether it is a clinical practice, preparation for postgraduate entrance, post graduate curriculum or studying abroad. I am always the first choice of the students for help and guidance. Summing up the all, nine years of my academic carrier has given me all respect, love and admiration from the students which, a teacher expects and deserves. The above-mentioned expertise and achievements make me a suitable candidate for receiving the award for the category of the “Best Teacher of the Year”.