An academic, researcher, and leader in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical care. Contributed as founding member in the development from scratch of two internationally recognized faculties of pharmacy (School of Pharmacy at the University of Auckland, and College of Pharmacy at Qatar University), and developed (and taught) clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice courses and curricula. Has expert knowledge of the requirements for curriculum development and accreditation standards; and worked diligently to link academia with stakeholders to ensure seamless and relevant teaching, training, and application. Inspirational teacher and expert strategist in educational pedagogy. Introduced Pharmaceutical Care in undergraduate courses in two faculties of pharmacies. Developed and coordinated Continuing Professional Development courses and acquired significant expertise in the accreditation processes of CPD programs.

Education

• PhD, Otago University, New Zealand, 2003
• Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education (GradCertClinEd), University of New South Wales, Australia, 2003
• Post Graduate Diploma (with Credit) in Pharmacy, Otago University, New Zealand, 1997
• Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt, 1982

Experience

• Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Ajman University, UAE, Aug 2019-present
• Academic Director (Postgraduate Program); School of Pharmacy; the University of Auckland; New Zealand, Sep 2017-Aug 2019
• Associate Professor and Chair, Continuing Professional Development of Healthcare Providers (CPD-HP), Qatar University, Jun 2013-Jun 2017
• Assistant Professor and Coordinator, Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Qatar, Oct 2009-Jun 2013
• Assistant Professor & Founding Chair of Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
• Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS), The University of Auckland, New Zealand
• Teaching Assistant, School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, New Zealand, Mar 1997-May 2001

Teaching Area

• Pharmacotherapy
• Social and Administrative Pharmacy
• Bioethics
• Pharmaceutical Care

Research

• Burden of Medicines
• Pharmaceutical Care
• Social Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Education
• Pharmacy Practice