Prior to his current position, he was an Associate Professor at A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO. He also served as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University in Egypt, where he received his degrees and post-MD training. He has over 23 years of experience in higher education teaching neuroanatomy, embryology and gross anatomy in cadaver-based dissection labs. He also holds expertise in designing, teaching, and developing Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience curricula for medical schools and is a certified item writer by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.