Professor Monsour has gained high acclaim within his Surgical discipline both nationally and internationally having led the Specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery through Principal Medical Specialty recognition within Australia and New Zealand for many years.
He was responsible for developing the Queensland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program and Hospital Units into internationally recognised training facilities.
Additionally, he held appointments as Visiting Professor Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Nebraska during the 1970's for a period of three years. He is currently recognised as ‘Clinical Professor’, Department of Surgery (University of Queensland). Professor Monsour has been bestowed recognition and honors during his career. For his University and wider community work and Cancer research he was awarded the Honorary title of Admiral of The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska by the Governor in 1976.
For his leadership in Public Health in Queensland and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, his name and achievements were selected for inclusion in the buried Time Capsule at the new Royal Brisbane/Women’s Hospital site in Brisbane.
Professor Monsour is registered as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (AHPRA) and was awarded Honorary Life Membership – Australian & New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS).
Professor Monsour had an extended Military career that culminated in extended service as a senior "Colonel Consultant" within the Office of the Surgeon General, Australian Defence Force, and being awarded the Reserve Force Decoration (RFD).
Professor Monsour is highly recognised for his services to the wider Australian community, and has been bestowed recognition and honors during his career, including being awarded the high honor of an Order of Australia (AM) for his services to the wider Australian community.
Professor Monsour has gained high acclaim within his surgical discipline both nationally and internationally having led the Specialty of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery through Principal Medical Specialty recognition within Australia and New Zealand for many years. He was responsible for developing the Queensland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program and Hospital Units into internationally recognized training facilities. Additionally, he held appointments as Visiting Professor Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Nebraska during the 1970’s for a period of three years.
