In today's episode, I sit down with Mahmoud, an Egyptian dentist who made a bold move from Japan to the United States to further his career. With 10 months of experience working in the States, Mahmoud shares his journey, from the motivations behind his decision to change countries to the key differences he's observed between life and dentistry in Japan and the US. Tune in for an insightful conversation about adaptability, growth, and navigating the professional world across cultures.

Getting your PhD is only one step in the career ladder you are climbing. Here are some tips that might be of use.

Article Mentioning the Clinical Trial:

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240503/p2a/00m/0sc/012000c

0:00 - 0:43 Intro

0:44 - 1:36 Disclaimer

1:37 - 5:10 The three ways of finding SciComm jobs in Japan

05:11 - 05:50 SciComm jobs Facebook page.

05:51 - 11:04 My job, how it started and SciComm

11:05 - 13:03 Final thoughts

Points discussed in the video

1- Searching for A SciComm job (in Japan)

a. Obstacles.

b. Who are these jobs for.

c. Where to straightforward SciComm jobs

2- How did I get to do science communication as a part of my job.

SciComm Jobs facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/share/wGmcJdijtqW9pQHD/

Hi everyone! It's great to be back. I've missed connecting with you all, and during my break, I've been brainstorming ways to bring you more consistent episodes. I'm excited about some small tweaks that could make a big difference. I truly enjoy our chats, and I hope you enjoy listening just as much. In today's episode, I'll share what's been happening during my time away and the exciting updates you can expect on the podcast. Stay tuned!

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https://www.reddit.com/r/PhD/comments/16s3nwm/i_felt_really_burnt_out_in_lab_today_and_my_pi/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41578-022-00444-x#:~:text=Mental%20health%20issues%20among%20graduate,caused%20by%20their%20studies4.

In today's episode, we talk about hypnosis in dental treatments, a bioactive material for implants, and the story of someone who might have just quit their PhD in their 3rd semester!

Cover Art from:

sketchingscience @ X(Twitter), Instagram, Facebook

Links Below:

https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-specialties/orofacial-pain/alternative-pain-therapies/article/15379569/can-hypnosis-relieve-acute-dental-pain

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300571222002408?via%3Dihub

https://www.dental-tribune.com/news/graphene-coating-that-releases-antibacterial-acid-prevents-formation-of-biofilm-on-dental-implants/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-89452-5

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7966620/

https://www.reddit.com/r/PhD/comments/16ks7fv/decided_to_quit_my_phd/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

- Reddit Post https://www.reddit.com/r/PhD/comments/16502mk/in_the_process_of_recovering_from_my_phd_want_to/

- Comics about PhD life: https://phdcomics.com/comics.php

- Andy Stapleton video. Academia is BROKEN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUGznJYtXbU

- The article discussing mental health among graduate students. https://bhacjournal.org/index.php/BHAC/article/view/9332/7893 -

Articles shared in the episode:

# https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58038752

# https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-artificial-intelligence-dentists-health-care/

# https://fortune.com/well/2023/07/21/best-time-to-brush-your-teeth/

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