There is alot of busy work but it's very easy to get an A in this PHAP class. He drops your lowest midterm and doubles the weight from the higher of the two. He gives plenty of extra credit on the 2nd midterm. Dr. Sidani is super cool. Unbelievably friendly. A very chill guy who really cares.

Dr. Sidani is an amazing professor. He is very laid back and approachable. His slides are long but very organized and the material is presented clearly. He genuinely cares about his students and will do everything he can to help you get a good grade and learn the material. There is a lot of material but at no time is it overwhelming or too much.

Dr. Sidani is a great professor & genuinely cares about teaching. Exams can be tough, but manageable with proper studying & attending office hours for clarification. He also provides several easy extra credit opportunities. Overall he is fair, knowledgeable, & I definitely recommend taking his classes for pre-med or bio related topics.

Dr. Sidani is a talented individual who absolutely loves teaching bio. He is one of the better bio professors I've had in the PHAP program so I def recommend taking his classes. He tailors his course work towards the MCAT, which is probably what the above critic was talking about, but I def appreciate it. Just prepare to work.. you know?

Just finished my first year of Post-Bacc and can say that Sidani is one of the best professors in the program. He really invests in the students (and cares about us!!). This class is tough; it requires a lot of time and effort, but you will be rewarded for it with a good grade and prep for the MCAT! He is also hilariously sarcastic :)

The exams were all lecture material. Power points are long but he spells out everything he wants you to know for each exam. He goes fast in class, but he's basically reading off of the slides and paraphrasing. Do all of the extra credit and put effort into the hw's and you'll do fine. Also go to office hours they help a lot. Dr. Sidani is great!

Dr. Sidani takes great care of his students. I took 4 of his courses, and I wish if he would teach more classes.

I loved his BIOl 4505 class. It was an amazing class.

This was a really course; I learned a lot. Dr. Sidani is a very good professor.

This was not your typical easy course, but it is one where you learn a lot from. I really enjoyed learning from Sidani; he was very approachable, and explained the concepts very well.

I have learned a lot of Professor Mazen, he is such an amazing mentor.

I am so glad for taking this course with Professor Mazen, he has a great knowledge that tends to transfer it to every one of his students

One of the best professors, I owe him a lot.

I would definitely love taking other courses with Professor Mazen.

It was an enjoyable and beneficial course because of Professor Mazen

Professor Mazen has a great teaching style and skills that motivated me to work hard to meet his expectations in me.

course has built knowledge and determination in me. Thanks to Professor Mazen and California state university.

Professor Mazen has changed my future look into my major. I loved this course. Everything I've learned will stay with me and be passed out to others.

The knowledge I gained in this class will remain with me for lifetime.

Thankful to Professor Mazen for his efforts in getting us understands all lectures remarkably.

Professor Mazen has changed my thoughts of seeking knowledge rather than just a grade. Thankful to him.

Knowledge is power. I've gained what it takes to be powerful enough at this course.

Professor Sidani is always available outside the class, office hours are very helpful.

That was a fun class. I highly recommends Professor Sidani.

Me. Sidani makes you work for it yet he gets the best out of you. Get ready and take his class.

If time goes back, I'd definitely take this class again with Professor Mazen. Enjoyable classes and gets what you deserve and work for.

Thankful to professor Sidani for pushing me te extra mile and the great support.

Mr. Sidani is one of the best in his major and I recommend his classes.

Thank you California State University for getting your students the best biology professor such as Sidani.

Don't hesitate taking Sidani's courses and make use of office hours, it's very supportive.

Dr. Sidani loves to teach & really cares about his students success inside & out of the classroom. Lectures are REALLY long (100+ slides each) & you definitely work for your A but his enthusiasm for teaching makes the quizzes, class discussions, individual/group presentations & papers worth it. P.s. take him snacks, he doesn't pack lunch.

Make sure to schedule Office Hours with Professor Sidani and show up. They are always helpful!

Amazing instructor with very clear lectures, grading, guidelines. Very inspirational, and tearing outside of class. Accessible and motivating. Best, would definitely take again. Clear lectures make it so that your work is a essentially dependant on how much effort you put in.

For sure the best professor I've ever had in my college career. You definitely have to work for your grade, but Sidani's enthusiasm for the material and care for his students' success really helps push you to bring out the best in you. Ask questions and participate because Sidani recognizes effort and will do his best to help you succeed.

Easily one of the most UNDERRATED professors in PHAP. He takes time to personally assess your performance. He wants you to do well! I was in a slump in PHAP before I met him, and I cannot thank him enough. The load is not heavy. Lectures are filled with high energy, clear explanations, and supplemental material to make you understand the topics.

I've taken many classes with him & other PHAP professors. He's fair & always available for those that need additional clarification/are struggling in the class. Yes, there's many lectures slides, but if you pay attention in class, it shouldn't take you long to go through them. His lectures are interesting and will help you develop analytical skills

Prof is really fair and helpful. This class is not an easy class, but he made it easy with extra office hours to help us out. His teaching is very clear and everything on the lecture slides are good enough for quizzes and tests. He made you really work hard for it. At the end, it's a great class and I'm glad I took that class with him. learnt a lot

This class is mostly about memorization. But prof helps out with different ways to memorize easier. He's always been helpful, listened to students carefully and gave feedback as necessary. He's very organized and prepared before each class and this motivated students a lot. His lectures are very clear and powerpoint are enough for quizzes/tests.

I took genetic analysis 2 over the summer and it was definitely faster pace but extremely do-able. His lectures does consist of a lot of slides however, most of his slides are repeated and he includes multiple pictures of the same concept for student to have a better understanding. Very straight forward and prepares you properly for all exams

Biomedical Parasitology sounds difficult but Dr. Sidani makes it straight forward and fun during his lectures!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Environmental Microbiology seemed boring, But Dr. Sidani made it interesting and manageable with his lectures!!!!!!!!!!!!! His lecture have many slides but he makes sure that students understand what each slide contains and what information is important for test. Recommend him for this course.

Principles of Developmental Genetic Analysis is a tough subject but Dr. Sidani made it clear and manageable!!!!! Would of gotten the A if i studied a bit more. Take him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Molecular Microbiology was the toughest course I have taken in the PHAP program. The material is heavy but Dr. Sidani makes is clear and doable. Fourth class taken that is taught by him. Best instructor in the PHAP Program!!!!!!!!!!!!! You need to take his courses you will not regret it!!!!

Took Endocrinology with Sidani and he is an EXCELLENT teacher. His slides are on the heavier side however, it's because he's filled them with pictures and goes above and beyond to make sure his students understand the lectures. He appeals to all learning types and honestly, is a great asset to PHAP. You can learn a lot and discover your potential.

Dr. Sidani is the best teacher in PHAP. He has super detailed PowerPoint which includes everything you need to know to do well in his class. He provides students with lots of extra credit opportunities. He pushes for everyone to get an A. If you are struggling all you have to do is talk to him and he will help. GREAT GUY! definitely would recommend

This was one of my toughest classes that I have taken with Dr. Sidani, however, I learned so much from this course that helped me on the MCAT. Despite being a difficult course, I was able to achieve the grade that I wanted. He makes you learn. He is detailed with his lectures and explains everything thoroughly. If you struggle, he will help you.

This class was my favorite class with him. He's very good at explaining the complex physiological processes, making the subject fairly easy to understand. He encourages to ask questions and meet him outside of lecture to discuss your performance. He has office hours at the end to help calculate your grade and what you need on his final to get an A

Genetics is my weakest subject,yet I was able to understand the material better than in other classes. He thorough in his lectures&doesn't move on until he gets an okay from you that you understand it. If he sees that you look confused in class, he will interrupt lecture to ask if you're okay or if you're confused about the material. BEST PROFESSOR

Epidemiology is the first class related to public health that i've taken so to say I was confused in the beginning is an understatement. However, his lectures were very helpful and he met with me outside of class multiple times to address any questions I had. Clear on what he wants you to focus on and what to ignore. Guaranteed A if you put in work

One of the best professors in life. PHAP did a wonderful thing hiring such an amazing teacher. CLEAR lectures are esp important for physiology and he makes it so easy and exciting to learn. Genuine teacher who goes above and beyond for his students. He does make you work for your grade but you will learn a lot and that's the most important.

Dr. Sidani is a great professor! You definitely have to work hard for your grade, but it's worth it considering the information will be useful in the future! He is also pretty understanding that he requires a lot of work from his students, so there is usually some kind of bump at the end. Quizzes and assignments are very do-able! Just study!!

I took Genetics II with Sidani and I loved him! He truly cares about his PHAP students and gives a TON of extra credit just to help us out. With that being said, his class is no walk in the park. Tests are tricky, there are weekly quizzes, and 1 presentation. Very easy to get an A if you put in the work and go to office hours!

There is a lot of work for this class, but it was really worth it because he makes sure you understand the concept through repetition and explanations. Assigned homework and discussion questions are straightforward. Quiz and exams are a bit tricky with the wording. You are expected to participate in class. If you put in the effort, you'll get an A.

I took Dr. Sidani's 7 week epidemiology and endocrinology class in Fall 2018. His lectures are interesting and exams are pretty strait forward as long as you understand/memorize his slides. Yes, he gives a lot of work (quizzes, discussions, presentations etc), but it sooo helpful especially if you want to master the material. Easy A, just work hard

Dr. Sidani is a great professor. His classes are straightforward and manageable. He offers tons of extra credit and the averages for the majority of his classes are A's. If you're a slacker don't take his class, but then again this is PHAP so no one should be one. Guaranteed A if you put in effort!

I took endo @ PHAP's 7wk session. It was fast-paced, but Dr. Sidani made the material approachable. His lectures are interesting, he's passionate about the subject, and he cares about his students. If you're worried about the class/workload I recommend to record his lectures and listen to what he emphasizes for exams. He clearly states what to know

Professor Sidani is one of the best teachers in phap! He goes above and beyond for his students. Take his classes. Put in the work and you will get an A.

So Im not sure why Professor Sidani has so many negative reviews because I have taken 3 classes with him since I started PHAP Fall 2018. He makes you work for your grade and 90-100% of the class will get an A. That being said, he has a strong personality you need to get used to. Hell say things (mostly in office hours) just bluntly.

Great lecturer, make sure you pay attention in class as he likes to call on you. Gives plenty of opportunities to get an A in his class as long as you put forth the effort.

1) Ignore the negative reviews, they don't have what it takes. 2) Participate. Be present. Ask questions. You'll learn better that way (there's a participation boost). 3) Lecture is fast-paced and really encourages grasping of concepts and critical thinking on exams. 4) Trust. He'll take care of you in the end if you put in effort and you're nice.

Took many classes with Sidani in PHAP - Molecular Micro and Parasitology last semester, Endocrinology this semester. Sidani is intimidating at first, but you soon realize that his intensity and high expectations are all out of love and dedication to excellence for his students. LOTS OF SLIDES but fun and interesting material! Sidani is a gem.

Dr. Sidani is amazing. His classes require work and really prepare you for grad school. He holds lots of office hours and is ALWAYS willing to talk. He offers lots of extra credit and grades well. Best prep and prof to get ready for healthcare field. Highly recommend. Work hard and you will do well. For students who want to learn, this is the best.

Dr. Sidani is a great professor who will teach you everything you need to do well on the MCAT, DAT, etc. Like any other class, hard work and consistency is required to do well. If you put in the effort there is no reason to get an A in any of his classes. Aside from being a great professor, Dr. Sidani truly cares about his students.

So, I had Sidani as a PHAP student, and I'm assuming most other students in the future will also be PHAP. He expects a lot out of you, but will give you all the tools to succeed. His class is both hard and easy; lots of content in 400 slide ppts, but content relatively easy if u memorize and understand. Strict, but very nice and lots of extra cred

By far the best professor in PHAP. I took him for both Molecular Microbio and Parasitology. He spends the time to help you learn the fundamentals in the beginning of the semester to really help you learn and retain the information. He is a very caring professor who will help you improve as a student. Take his class!

Pros: Enthusiastic, clear expectations , lots of extra credit, great lecturer, great slides, accessible through office hours. Cons: Can be overbearing during lectures and pick on students, has favorites which makes it difficult to connect with him if hes not particularly fond of you. Ultimately the pros outweigh the cons. Worth taking.

Dr. Sidani is great. I took 4 classes with him and will be taking another this upcoming semester. Advanced Molecular and Cell Biology was one of the hardest courses I have ever taken, but if you put the work in you can also get an A. He gives lots of extra credit opportunities and if you work work hard and stay on it you'll be fine.

This course was the first time I took a summer online class so it was initially challenging with the new format. Dr. Sidani is very generous and notes students that are working hard, participating, and showing positive improvement. Office hours is so essential to attend! The cold calling can be a little overbearing but you get used to it.

Dr. Sidani is an amazing professor. His lectures might get dense at times but as long as you put the effort it will be rewarding at the end.

He is a great professor, an amazing lecturer but besides that, Dr. Sidani is a friendly and caring person. He genuinely cares about the fate of each student and tries to make everyone succeed in the class.

The best professor at PHAP. His classes really helped me change my study habits and become an overall better student. I've had the chance to take four classes with him. While I initially had trouble adjusting, Sidani was always approachable for help. He cares for students and is fair. Lectures are dense but if you put in work, you can get As

Dr. Sidani was such a gem. I took him as a PHAP student for genetics and endocrinology. He is very tough but difficulty helps to understand the overall concepts. When classes switched online it was difficult for all of us however he made sure he was here for his students and even created a mental health page for us on FB. 10/10 would take again.

Dr. Sidani is an amazing professor! I took one class with him and haven't stopped since then. He lets you know what is expected from you and gives many extra credit opportunities. He prepares you for graduate school (med, dental, pharm etc) even though the class is tough. Study his slides and you'll be fine for his exams. Definitely recommend!

The negative ratings below are written by post-bacc students that simply don't want to work hard for their grades and were hoping to pad their GPAs with As. That's not going to happen with Dr. Sidani. He will make you work for it. If you're a bad student, that's on you. If you can't handle Dr. Sidani's classes, you won't handle grad school. Period.

The best professor that I have ever had in my academic career. The recent attempts to slander him are unfounded. There are generations of students who credit their success to him. I had bad study habits as a student before his classes. He worked really hard with me. I currently attend and do well at a T5 medical school because of his tough love.

Dr. Sidani cares a great deal about his students and will go above and beyond for them to succeed. If you want an easy ride throughout PHAP, this class, or maybe even the medical field, pick a different career. He prepares you for medical school and shows that you can't just coast through it, like any career, you need to work for it.

Dr. Sidani gives a lot of extra credit throughout the semester. Hes intimidating at first, but hes very caring. He prepares students for medical school and gives good feedback on how you can improve your study habits to do well in his class. It was a lot of work but his class challenges you to reach your potential.

Dr. Sidani is intimidating at first. I'm a very shy student and never like speaking up in class. His class taught me to be confident in class discussions and really pushed me to discover different study habits that I wasn't aware I was capable of doing before PHAP! Tough class but worth it. My toughest class but I got all As in his classes!

he is nice