Sara Al Dahir, BSc, PharmD, BCPS AQ-ID PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, Louisiana Clinical Associate Professor Faculty Preceptor International Exchange, College of Pharmacy Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
2009-present
2012-present
Project and Grant Reviewer May 2011-present Qatar National Research Fund and Supreme Education Council: Secondary School Research Experience Program (SSREP) in Doha, Qatar Peer Reviewer May 2012-present American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, Journal of Healthcare for Poor and Underserved LSU Interim – University Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana Clinical Pharmacist Medical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit and Nutrition Support October 2009 – present Appointment via Xavier University of Louisiana, Daily rounding including hyperalimentation orders, infectious disease consults, medication reviews, 20 MICU, 21 TICU beds East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana Clinical Pharmacist Antibiotics, Intensive Care Unit, Oncology and Nutrition Support 450 bed private hospital with duties focusing on: ASP Mgmt, Anticoagulation, PK Dosing, Renal and hepatic Dosing, IV to PO, Interdisciplinary Team Rounding, and Staff/physician education Slidell Memorial Hospital, Metairie, Louisiana Clinical Pharmacist, Nutrition Support Pharmacist 180 bed Community Hospital with duties focusing on: Antibiotic Management among Critically Ill, Nutrition Support, Anticoagulation, Renal and hepatic Dosing, IV to PO, Interdisciplinary Team Rounding, and Staff education EDUCATION Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA Doctor of Pharmacy, GPA 4.0 Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Bachelors of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology, History, Minor in Mathematics Completed qualifications for Secondary Education Science Instruction GPA 3.8 CERTIFICATION BCPS Added Qualifications Infectious Disease (ID)
April 2008 – October 2009
June 2006 – April 2010
2006
1996
2015-2022
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist American Pharmacist Association
2009-2023
Patient Simulation Training and Certificate
2013
Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association
2009
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation American Heart Association
2009
Nutrition Support University of Minnesota
2007
LICENSURE Louisiana Board of Pharmacy License Number: 17977
2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, Louisiana Clinical Assistant Professor
2009-present
Faculty Preceptor International Exchange, College of Pharmacy Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
2012-present
Qatar University College of Pharmacy, Doha, Qatar Assistant Professor, Fulbright Lecturer
2010-2011
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, Louisiana Preceptor
2007-2009
Nunez Community College, Chalmette, Louisiana Guest Lecturer Anatomy and Physiology: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
2008
Delta Community College, Slidell, Louisiana Guest Lecturer Anatomy and Physiology: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
2008
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Clinical Assistant Professor 2009-present Coordinator: Basic and Clinical Nutrition Lecturer: GI System, Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition and Hepatic Disease, Nutrition Support and Nutrition in Terminal Illness Coordinator: Pharmacy Skills Lab II Lecturer: Patient Counseling and Patients’ with Disabilities Coordinator and Course Originator: Advanced Topics in Critical Care Pharmacy Lecturer: Trauma, Nutrition Support, Vasopressors, Sedation, Delirium, Ethics, Journal Club Lecturer: Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacy Practice Lab: TPN Compounding Lecturer: Pharmacokinetics: Aminoglycosides and Vancomycin Lecturer: Global Health: Nutrition Transition and Health Crisis Lecturer and Reviewer: APPE: Pharmacokinetics, Problem Based Learning, Virtual Patient Simulation: VPSim and How to Critically Evaluate Medical Literature Resident Preceptor APPE: Trauma and Nutrition Support, LSUHSC University Hospital APPE: Academic Leadership and Global Health, Doha, Qatar (International Rotation) – 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
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Total Students Involved in International Exchange: 5 Qatari PharmD and 5 Xavier PharmD IPPE3: Trauma and Nutrition Support, LSUHSC University Hospital Pharmacy PGY-1 Residents: Trauma and Nutrition Support, LSUHSC University Hospital Qatar University College of Pharmacy Fulbright Lecturer Course Coordinator: Pediatrics and Geriatrics Lecturer across the curriculum in Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Skills Lab, Pharmacy Communication, and Pathophysiology Research Mentor for P4 students
2010-2011
PUBLICATIONS (PEER REVIEWED) Alsharif N, Dakkuri A, Abrons J, Williams D, Zheng H, Ombengi D, AlDahir S, Tofade T, Gim S, O’Connell MB, Ratka A and Dornblaser E. White Paper on Current Practices in Global/International Advanced Pharmacy Practice: Experiences (Part 1): Home/host Country or Site and Institution Considerations. Am J Pharm Educ. (Accepted for Publication April 2015) Al-Dahir S, Gillard C, Brakta F and Figueroa J. Variations in Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns Among Respiratory Isolates: A Comparison of TICU and Institutional Antibiograms. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2015 Feb;16(1):62-7. doi: 10.1089/sur.2013.171. Al-Dahir S, Bryant K, Kennedy K and Robinson D. Evaluating the Use of On-Line Virtual Patients versus Traditional Problem-Based Learning in Advanced Professional Experience Rotations. Am J Pharm Educ. 2014 May 15;78(4):76. doi: 10.5688/ajpe78476. Schroll R, Duchesne J, Al-Dahir S, Hunt J, Greiffenstein P, Stuke L, Marr A, Mooney J. Minimal leak test versus manometry for endotracheal cuff pressure monitoring. Society of Critical Care Medicine. Critical Care Medicine. 41(12):A92. December 2013. (Abstract) Al-Dahir S, Brakta F, Khalil A, Benrahla M. The impact of acculturation on diabetes risk among Arab Americans in Southeastern Louisiana. J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2013 Feb;24(1 Suppl):47-63. Gillard, C, Al-Dahir, S, and Brakta F. Observations of Resistance through Minimum Inhibitory Concentration Trends for Respiratory Specimens of Commonly Isolated Organisms. Journal of Health-System Pharmacy Residents. 2012 Dec 12;1(3):1-8. Madkour A, Brakta F, Al-Dahir S, and Johnson C. Gender Differences in Physical Activity in Adolescence and Early Adulthood: The Experience of Egyptian Youth. Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine. J Adolesc Health. 2012 Jul;50(2 Suppl): S36. (Abstract) Al-Dahir S. From the Bayou to the Sand Dune: One Faculty Member’s Year Abroad as a Fulbright Scholar. Am J Pharm Educ. 2012 Feb 10;76(1):17. Cosenza L., Al-Dahir S, and Nielsen N. A Potentially Fatal Case of Mistaken Identity: Metformin vs OxycodoneAcetaminophen. J Investig Med. 59(2):372-544, February 2011. (Abstract) PUBLICATIONS (NON-PEER REVIEWED) Kaissi R and Al-Dahir S. Reflections of a Qatari International Exchange Student. Pharmacy Times, Interim LSU Hospital July 2012. Horace S, Batiste G and Al-Dahir S. Causes and Consequences Prescription Drug Shortages. Pharmacy Times, Interim LSU Hospital January 2012.
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Al-Dahir, S. Andrews, R. and Ritter, J. International Pharmacy Exchange Programs for Pharmacy: Qatar. Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists Publication July 2011. Al-Dahir S. Incorporating Cultural Competence When Dealing with the Terminally Ill Patient. Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists Publication July 2010. POSTERS AND INVITED PRESENTATIONS Al-Dahir S and Onor I. The Impact of Multimodal Reinforcement Activities on Exam Performance. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Washington DC. July 2015. (Poster) Al-Dahir S and Williams L. Mastering Patient Assessment Techniques via a Hybrid Approach to a Skills Lab: Video Patient Simulation. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Washington DC. July 2015. (Poster) Al-Dahir S, Katz M and AlSharief N. Creating Successful Environments to Host International Pharmacy Students: Challenges and Opportunities. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Gaylord, TX July 27, 2014. (Speaker) Al-Dahir S and Gillard C. Patient Assessment Lab as a Hybrid Format? The Case for Virtual Patients. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Gaylord, TX July 26, 2014. (Poster) Al-Dahir S and Heyer K. The Use of Virtual Patients as a Platform for a Hybrid Patient Assessment Lab. 12th International Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. January 2014. (Poster) Al-Dahir S. Nutrition Transition and Obesity Among Immigrant populations. TM 3rd World Diabetes and Obesity Conference. On-line. September 20, 2013. Awwad H, Al-Dahir S, Wood C and Empey P. The Role of Pharmacists in Neurotrauma Research. Neurotrauma Conference 2013. Nashville, Tennessee August 5, 2013. Al-Dahir S, Brakta F and Khalil A. Gender and Diabetes Risk Among First Generation Immigrants in Louisiana. 6th Health Disparities Conference. New Orleans, LA. March 2013. (Poster) Al-Dahir S and Heyer K. Addressing Nutrition Transition via Interprofessional Education. 6th Health Disparities Conference. New Orleans, LA. March 2013. (Poster) Al-Dahir S and Williams L. The Use of Disability Simulation to Enhance Empathy Among Pharmacy Students in Counseling Patients with Disabilities. 13th RCMI Conference for Health Disparities. San Juan, Puerto. December 2012. And American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Chicago, Illinois. July 2013. (Poster) Al-Dahir, S, K Bryant, K Kennedy and D Robinson. The Use of Virtual Patients (vpSim) versus Traditional Problem Based Learning in Advanced Professional Experience Rotation. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. Kissimee, FL July 15 ,2012. (Poster) Al-Dahir S. Keys to a Successful Fulbright Application. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Kissimmee, Florida. July 15, 2012. Al-Dahir S. The Use of Parenteral and Enteral Therapy in the Critically Ill Adult. Louisiana Pharmacists Association. Lafayette, Louisiana. July 13, 2012. Al-Dahir S, F Brakta, J Johnson, K Bryant and K Cardwell. Pharmacists Reporting of Antimicrobial Interventions Post Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Virtual Poster Session May 24, 2012. (Poster) C Johnson, A Madkour, S Al-Dahir, F Brakta. “Nutrition Behaviors of Egyptian Youth by Gender and Wealth Status.”
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Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA April 11, 2012. (Poster) Madkour A, C Johnson, F Brakta and S Al-Dahir. “Gender Differences in Physical Activity Among Egyptian Youth. American Academy of Health behavior. “ American Academy of Health Behaviors, Austin, TX, March 21, 2012. (Poster) Brakta F, A Vernado, K Cardwell and S Al-Dahir. “Does Race Matter? Time to Vancomycin Therapeutic Concentrations and Nephrotoxic Incidence.” Fifth Health Disparities Conference, New Orleans, LA March 7, 2012. (Poster) also presented at MAD ID, Orlando, FL, May 12, 2012. (Poster) C Johnson, A Madkour, S Al-Dahir, F Brakta. “Wealth and Gender Differences in Adolescent Obesity Behaviors in Egypt.” 1st International Conference on Nutrition and Growth, Paris, France March 1, 2012. (Poster) Al-Dahir S. Assessing Attitudes Toward Disabled Patients in Qatar. Xavier University of Louisiana Spring Faculty Colloquium. March 2012. Figueroa, J., F. Brakta, K. Cardwell, J. Johnson. K. Bryant and S. Al Dahir. ILH Antimicrobial LSU HCSD 15th Annual Forum on Health Care Effectiveness. Baton Rouge, LA January 24, 2012. Figueroa, J., F. Brakta, K. Cardwell, J. Johnson. K. Bryant and S. Al-Dahir. Improvement Project: ILH Antimicrobial. LSU HCSD 15th Annual Forum on Health Care Effectiveness. Baton Rouge, LA January 24, 2012. (Poster) Bryant, K and S. Al-Dahir. Integrating Pharmacy Students in Patient Medication Safety Among Boarded Patients in the Emergency Department . American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-year Meeting. December 7, 2011. (Poster) Al-Dahir, S, B, Hong, A Gulied and R Kaissi. "Pharmacists and pharmacy students knowledge and attitudes regarding patients with disabilities in Qatar" American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacist Mid-year Meeting. December 6, 2011. (Poster) Al-Dahir S. The Qatar Exchange Experience. International Education Week. Xavier University of Louisiana. November 2011. Al-Dahir S. Nutrition Support and the Critically Ill Patient. Southeastern Chapter Louisiana Society of Health-Systems’ Pharmacists. New Orleans, LA. October 2011. Al Dahir S. and S. Amering. Qatar University’s Pharmacy Students Knowledge and Interest in an International Professional Experience Rotations. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. October 18, 2011. (Poster) Al Dahir S. The Fulbright Program: An international faculty exchange opportunity for clinical faculty. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas. July 9, 2011. Al Dahir S. Pharmacokinetics in pediatric patients. Rumeillah General Hospital. Doha, Qatar. June 12, 2011. Al Dahir S. Pain Management in Pediatric Patients. American Hamad General Hospital. Doha, Qatar. June 6, 2011. Al Dahir S. Pain management and culturally competent palliative care. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development Al Amal Cancer Hospital, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. May 23, 2011. Al Dahir S. Incorporating spirituality into health advocacy: a case for breast cancer awareness. Faculty Research Seminar Series, College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. May 16, 2011.
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Al-Dahir, S. and Brakta, F. Health Care Disparities and the Degree of Acculturation in the Arab-American and Arab Immigrant Community in Southern Louisiana. Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition. March 24, 2011. (Poster) Al-Dahir, S. and Brakta, F. Health Care Disparities and the Degree of Acculturation in the Arab-American and Arab Immigrant Community in Southern Louisiana. Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy’s Fourth Health Disparities Conference. March 2011. (Poster) Al Dahir S. Pharmacists as team members in collaborative practice. Continuing Professional Pharmacy Development (NAPRA Competency #2). College of Pharmacy, Qatar University. Doha, Qatar. March 15, 2011. Al-Dahirs, S. Spirituality and Breast Cancer Awareness: An Argument for Self-Screening. Think Pink Campaign. Qatar Pharmacy Undergraduate Society Doha, Qatar. October 2010 Al Dahir S. Pharmacokinetics. LSU Surgery Department. Department of Surgery, LSU Medical School, New Orleans, LA. May 15, 2010. Al-Dahir, S. Abraham’s Day – An Interfaith Medically Based Community Outreach Event. East Jefferson Parish Interfaith Council, Metairie, LA November 2009 Al-Dahir, S. Cross Cultural Communication: Focus on Middle Eastern and Asian Cultures. Pharmacy Communications, Xavier University of Louisiana, Invited by Dr. Patricia Lieveld, March 2005 STUDENT MENTORED RESEARCH AND POSTERS Zaini, S and Al-Dahir S. Evaluating the Impact of the Relationship Between Fluid Resuscitation and Vancomycin Troughs in Trauma Patients. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. Anaheim, CA. December 2014 (Poster) Dollison T, Knight K, Al-Dahir S and Johnson J. A Retrospective Analysis of Concomittant Sedative Use and Dexmedtomidine in Trauma ICU Setting. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. Anaheim, CA. December 2014 (Poster) Knight K, Dollison T, Johnson J and Al-Dahir S. Patient Characteristics Predicting High Dose and Long Duration Dexmedetomidine use in a Mixed ICU Population. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. Anaheim, CA. December 2014 (Poster) Riley D, Bryant K and Al-Dahir S. Pain management prescribing by race/ethnicity in a level 1 Trauma Emergency Department. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual meeting. Austin, TX. October 2014 (Poster) AbdelAziz Y, Khashan M and Al-Dahir S. Attitudes of Recent Middle Eastern Immigrants in Southeastern Louisiana toward Pharmacists as a Resource for Healthcare Information and Screening. 7th Annual Health Disparity Conference. New Orleans, LA. March 2014. (Poster) Johnson J and Al-Dahir S. Geographic Variance in Pharmacy Graduation Rates Based Upon Race. 12th International Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. January 2014 (Poster) Preyan, L and Al-Dahir S. Scopolamine for Refractory Bradycardia in Neurogenic Shock. American Society of HealthSystems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. Orlando, Fl. December 2013 (Poster)
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Khashan M, AbdelAziz Y and Al-Dahir S. Medication and Healthcare Utilization Patterns Among Arab Immigrants in Southeastern Louisiana. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. Orlando, Fl. December 2013 (Poster) Elrachidi S, Pratt J, Arije O and Al-Dahir S. Exploring Gender, Race and Age as Determinants of Psychosis Among Trauma Patients. 6th Health Care Disparities Conference. March 2013. (Poster) Bloomer C and Al-Dahir S. Vancomycin Dosing in Trauma Intensive Care Unit Patients with Altered Pharmacokinetics. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. December 7, 2012. (Poster) Ibekweh Q and Al-Dahir S. Concomitant Use of Propofol and Phenytoin in a Closed Head Injury Patient: A Recipe for Rhabdomyolysis? American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. December 6 2012. (Poster) Johnson, J. and Al-Dahir S. Evaluating the Inclusion Cultural Competence in the Mission Statements and Admission Criteria for Pharmacy Schools. Center of Excellence Funding, Xavier University of Louisiana. 2011-2015. Presented at 13th RCMI Conference for Health Disparities. San Juan, Puerto Rico. December 2012. (Poster) Ritter, J., Andrews Rand Al-Dahir S. The Provision of Pharmaceutical Care in Qatar: Perception versus Practice. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. New Orleans, LA. December 2011. (Poster) Gillam, D and Al-Dahir S. Drug Induced Hyperbilirubinemia after a Short-Course of Intravenous Phenytoin in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. New Orleans, LA. December 2011. (Poster) Han, V. and Al-Dahir S. To Coumadin or Not to Coumadin in a Patient with Retroperitoneal Hematoma. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. New Orleans, LA. December 2011. (Poster) Cosenza, L., Al-Dahir, S. and Nielsen, N. A Potentially Fatal Case of Mistaken Identity: Metformin vs OxycodoneAcetaminophen. American Federation for Medical Research Southern Regional Meeting . New Orleans, LA. February 2011. (Poster) Cosenza, L., Al-Dahir, S. and Nielsen, N. A Potentially Fatal Case of Mistaken Identity: Metformin vs OxycodoneAcetaminophen. LSU Research Day. New Orleans, LA. January 2011. (Poster) RESIDENT MENTORED RESEARCH AND POSTERS Obih C, Al-Dahir S, and Gillard C. Retrospective Analysis of Dexmedetominidine Withdrawal in Trauma ICU patients. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. December 2013. (Poster) Arije O, Okogbaa J, and Al-Dahir S. Retrospective analysis of effects of serum albumin on vancomycin trough levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. December 2012. (Poster) Guzman V, Okogbaa J, Al-Dahir S, Johnson J and Rapp K. Multiple parity and incidence of anemia in women: pharmacy implications. American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting. December 2012. (Poster) Gillard, C., S. Al-Dahir, J. Okogbaa, F. Brakta and D. Broussard. Retrospective Analysis of Antimicrobial Susceptibilities in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit Compared to the Hospital Wide Antibiogram for Respiratory Isolates. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting . December 2011. (Poster) Cosenza, L, S. Finley, K. Rapp, S. Al-Dahir, L. Jack and M. Echeverri. Impact of a Pharmacist Led Diabetes Education Intervention Targeting Type 2 Diabetic Hispanic/Latino Patients in Southeastern Louisiana. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting . December 2011. (Poster) Ward, J., K. Bryant and Al-Dahir S. Evaluating the Efficacy of an adverse Drug Reaction Intervention Program. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting . December 2011. (Poster)
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Lievers, M., Al-Dahir, S. and Johnson, J. Antimicrobial Use for Hospital Acquired Pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit: A Case for Anti-Microbial Stewardship. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting . December 2010. (Poster) GRANTS RECEIVED AND ONGOING RESEARCH “The Drive for Universal Health Coverage: Ensuring Greater Access to High Value Care.” December 2013. Salzburg Global Seminar. Salzburg, Austria. The Mellon Foundation. Travel Grant “Nutrition Transition Among Arab Immigrants in Southeastern Louisiana.” Center for Undergraduate Research. Xavier University of Louisiana. Andrew Mellon Foundation: Grant Number 234227. Role: PI
Jan 2013-Sept 2013. $5,600.
“Incorporating Simulation into Patient Assessment Lab: A Hybrid Lab Approach.” FaCTS Mellon Foundation Fellow. Xavier University of Louisiana. Andrew Mellon Foundation. Role: PI
May 2013-May 2014. $8,650.
Incorporating Cultural Competence in Pharmacy Education. Center of Excellence. Xavier University of Louisiana. Role: PI
Jan 2012-May 2015. $2,500/year.
“Evaluating Vancomycin Pharmacokinetics in Trauma Patients Post Mass Resuscitation.” Xavier University of Louisiana and ILH Hospital.
Sept 2012 – May 2014. unfunded
“Developing an Advanced Critical Care Pharmacy Elective.” FaCTS Course Portfolio Group. Xavier University of Louisiana.
Jan 2012-May 2012 $800.
“Evaluating the Use of Antipsychotic in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients.” Xavier University of Louisiana and ILH Hospital.
Jan 2013-May 2014. Unfunded
American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
September 2011-2012
GRANTS RECEIVED AND COMPLETED RESEARCH Fulbright Lecturer Grant CIES Grant Number: 10-18357, Teaching Grant
2010 - 2011 $64,000
Global Health/Academic Leadership Internal Grant Xavier University Center for International and Intercultural Studies: Educational Grant. Role: Faculty Lead and Originator
May – June 2011 $6,800
Pharmacy Services and Patients with Disabilities Qatar University College of Pharmacy Internal Grant: PI
February-June 2011 $2,500
ASHP Advantage - ASP Mentorship Initiative F. Brakta, J. Figueroa, S. Al-Dahir, K. Bryant and J. Johnson
2011-2012
UNFUNDED GRANT APPLICATIONS Health Care Disparities and Assimilation Among Arab Immigrants American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Role: Co-PI
September 2010 $10,00
Impact of Globalization on Nutrition Choices in Qatar: Impact on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. Role: PI Qatar National Research Fund
December 2010 $72,000
The Impact of Pharmacist Led Diabetes Self Management Program on Arab Patients American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Role: Co-PI
September 2011 $9,950
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AWARDS AND HONORS Norman C. Frances Award for Excellence in Teaching (University) Faculty Preceptor of the Year (Internal Medicine) XUCOP TRRAQSSS (State Wide Hospital Improvement System) Award for ASP Initiative ASHP ASP Mentor Initiative Fulbright Lecturer Award to Qatar University College of Pharmacy Valedictorian, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Xavier University College of Pharmacy Facts and Comparisons Award for Excellence in Pharmacy Communication Highest Scholastic Standing in Pharmacy Practice and Ethics, Xavier University Lily Achievement Award Merck and Company Award Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society Dean’s List, Xavier University of Louisiana Cum Laude Graduate, Tulane University Chi Omega Award for Excellence in History, Tulane University Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Dean’s Honor Scholar, Tulane University Dean’s List, Tulane University
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INSERVICES “Healthcare Disparities and the Affect of Acculturation Among the Arab-Americans and the Arab- Immigrant Community in Southern Louisiana” Xavier University College of Pharmacy Faculty August 2010 Qatar University College of Pharmacy Faculty October 2010 “Pharmacokinetics” Louisiana State University Interim Hospital, Surgical fellows and residents
2010-2012
“The Pharmacoeconomic Impact of a Multidisciplinary Nutrition Support Team on Patient Care in a Mid-level Community Hospital” Slidell Memorial Hospital, Presented to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals, Chosen as a representation of best practices April 2010 “H1N1 and Implications for Healthcare Workers” East Jefferson General Hospital Clinical Pharmacy Group
March 2009
“Pain Management and Equianalgesic Dosing” East Jefferson General Hospital, Pharmacy In-Service
May 2009
“Urinary Tract Infections” East Jefferson General Hospital, Clinical Pharmacy Group
May 2009
“Nutrition Support and the Oncology Patient” East Jefferson General Hospital Oncology group
April 2009
“The Provision of Longitudinal Care Provided by Out-patient Oncology Services” Slidell Memorial Hospital, Presented to the American College of Surgeons, Oncology Services Accreditation Committee
April 2007
“Nutrition Support: Total Parenteral Nutrition” Slidell Memorial Hospital, Pharmacist and Dietician Training
April 2007 – April 2008
“Pharmacy Based Renally Dosed Medication”
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Slidell Memorial Hospital, Pharmacy In-service
January 2007
“Anticoagulation” Slidell Memorial Hospital, Pharmacy In-service
November 2006
STUDENT UNIVERSITY SERVICES Pharmacy Class 2015 Faculty Advisor Operation 2015 Coordinator
2011-2015 2012
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (ORGANIZATION, ACADEMIC AND HOSPITAL) National American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy SIG: Global Health Education 2011-2012 Co-Chair: Countries Subcommittee State Louisiana Society Health-System Pharmacist Peer Review Committee for CE Presentations
2011-2012
University Committees: University Academic Council Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
2011-2013
Global Awareness Committee Xavier University of Louisiana
2011-2013
Curricular Review Committee Xavier University of Louisiana
2011-2013
Research Committee, University Xavier University of Louisiana
2012 - 2014
Research Committee, College of Pharmacy Xavier University of Louisiana
2011-2013
Resident Research Committee Xavier University of Louisiana
2011-2013
Course Portfolio Development Group Xavier University of Louisiana
2011-2012
Clinical Pharmacy Practice Group, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar Focusing on collaborative teaching and research efforts among clinical pharmacists
2010-2011
PharmD Planning Committee, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar Designing admission requirements and degree progression for 2011 PharmD program
2010-2011
Professionalism Committee, Xavier University, New Orleans, LA Incorporating professional mentoring and progression in the pharmacy curriculum
2009-2010
Hospital Committees: Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee LSUHSC New Orleans, LA
2011-present
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Antibiotic Subcommittee LSUHSC New Orleans, LA
2011-present
Nutrition Committee LSUHSC New Orleans, LA
2011-present
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, LSU Interim Hospital – University Hospital Drug monographs, Pharmacokinetics policy, Nutrition Support policy, Opiate use policy
2009-present
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA Drug monographs, Pharmacokinetics policy, Nutrition Support policy, Opiate use policy
2008-2009
Palliative Care, East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA Physician led palliative care patient rounding weekly, with consultation and followup throughout the week
2008-2009
Oncology Committee, East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA Physician led review and standardization of Oncology order sets.
2008-2009
Nutrition Support, East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA Revision of Nutrition Support order forms, monitored and managed hyperalimentation orders
2008-2009
Root Cause Analysis and Adverse Drug Events, East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA Adverse Drug Event Reporting and Sentinel events reporting 2008-2009 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Slidell, LA Drug monographs, Pharmacokinetics policy, Nutrition Support policy, Anticoagulation Policy, Renal dosing policy
2006-2008
Nutrition Support, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Slidell, LA Initiated and monitored all hyperalimentation orders as per prescriptive authority arrangement with consulting physicians
2008-2009
Tumor Board, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Slidell, LA Oncology patient case presentations
2006-2008
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Louisiana Pharmacists Association American College of Clinical Pharmacy Board of Pharmacy Specialties American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Southeast Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists Rho Chi Honor Society Xavier University of Louisiana (President 2004-2005) CONFERENCES ATTENDED Syrian Refugee Crisis, IFDS, CIES, Jordan and Turkey
June 2015
Hawaii International Conference on Education , Honolulu, HI
January 2014
Salzburg Seminar, Salzburg, Austria
December 2013
Neurotrauma Conference, Nashville, Tennessee
August 2013
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Health Disparities Conference (CMHDRE) New Orleans, LA
February 2012, 2013, 2014
13th RCMI International Symposium on Health Disparities San Juan, Puerto Rico
December 2012
Louisiana Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, New Orleans, LA
May 2009, 2010, 2012
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting San Antonio, TX
July 2011, 2012, 2014
American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Meeting New Orleans, LA
December 2011
American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting 2011 Pittsburgh, PA
October 2011
Dubai International Pharmacy Expo (DuPHAT) Dubaie, UAE
March 2011
Student National Pharmacist Association New Orleans, LA
May 2010
Addressing End of Life Issues from the Perspective of the Abrahamic Faiths Jefferson Interfaith Council, Gates of Prayer synagogue, Metairie, LA
November 2009
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Chicago, Illinois
February 2008
American Pharmacists Association San Francisco, CA
March 2006
COMMUNUITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES College of Pharmacy Class of 2015 Faculty Advisor
2011 - present
Gulf Medical Relief Fund Inc, Metairie, LA Treasurer, Member of the Board of Directors, IRS #72-1197274
2004 - present
Cubmaster, Cub Scout Pack 786, Kenner, Louisiana
2012-present
MHAC Free Clinic, Kenner, LA Board Member and Outreach Coordinator
2012-present
National Assoc of Free and Charitable Clinics, Morial Convention, New Orleans, LA
July 3, 2013
Health Fair, Day of Peace MLK Day New Orleans, LA
January 2012, 2013
Health Fair – Outreach for the Hispanic Community, Union Market Kenner, LA
January 2012
ASHP Student Poster Mentor, Mid-Year Conference
December 2011
Isaiah Institute Health Fair, New Orleans, Louisiana
August 2010
Delta Sigma Theta Fair, Xavier University of Louisiana
July 2010
Health Screening for the Homeless and Economically Disadvantaged Quarterly healthcare screenings conducted throughout New Orleans in conjunction with the Islamic Circle of North America and Masjid ur-Raheem
2008 – present
Parent-Teacher Organization Officer, ISGNO Kenner, LA
2004 - 2011
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Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Flu Vaccine Administration New Orleans, LA
November 2009
Hostess for the New Orleans Citizens’ Diplomacy Council International Female Physicians from Southeast Asia Gris Gris Lab, New Orleans, LA
October 2009
Archery Instructor, Islamic School of Greater New Orleans Kenner, LA
2008-2009
Pharmacy Mobile Clinic Staffing for the Displaced Population of New Orleans Audubon Zoo event sponsored by the department of Health and Hospitals, New Orleans, LA
November 2005
Operation Diabetes at Lakeside Mall, New Orleans, LA
Nov 2004, March 2005
RESIDENTS PRECEPTED Kearston Barnes, PharmD
October 2014
Modupe Alabi, PharmD
April 2014
Chiomah Obih, PharmD Research Mentor
October 2013
Lonzie Beamon, PharmD
March 2013
Oluwatoyin Arije, PharmD
October 2012
Joshua Ward, PharmD
January 2012
Chris Gillard, PharmD Research Mentor
2011-2012
Heather Olivier, PharmD
January 2010
Michael Lievers, PharmD Research Mentor
July 2010
Nakia Beard, PharmD
August 2010
Revised: July 2015
