Associate Professor & Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service, Clinical Pharmacy
Nizwa, OM.
About
Highly accomplished Associate Professor and Assistant Dean with over two decades of experience in clinical pharmacy, academic leadership, and community service. Spearheads curriculum development, mentors future pharmacists, and drives impactful research, consistently recognized for contributions to pharmacy education and patient safety. Committed to advancing pharmaceutical knowledge and practice through rigorous academic standards and strategic community engagement.
Work
University of Nizwa (UoN)
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Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy & Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service
Nizwa, Al Dakhiliyah, Oman
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Summary
As Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Assistant Dean, Dr. Abusham leads academic programs, mentors students, and drives community service initiatives to advance pharmaceutical sciences and patient care.
Highlights
Led strategic initiatives as Assistant Dean for Training and Community Service, enhancing clinical pharmacy training and expanding community outreach programs.
Fostered institutional collaborations, including a memorandum agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison (May 2010), to provide practical experiences for pharmacy students.
Designed and delivered advanced courses in Pharmacotherapy III (3CH), Advanced Pharmacy Practice (2CH), and Advanced Clinical Chemistry/Diagnostics (2CH) to diverse student cohorts.
Supervised 5-7 graduation project students annually, guiding them through comprehensive research design, methodology, and data analysis to successful project completion.
Provided academic guidance to over 20 advisees each semester, significantly improving academic progression and supporting students on probation to achieve a cGPA >2.
Secured approval for a TRC-funded research project on "Detection and estimation of antibiotics in local and imported broilers and layers chickens by LC-MS-Q-TOF," demonstrating expertise in advanced analytical techniques (Jan 2022).
Actively contributed to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (ACCP) as a member since August 2021, participating in workshops on experiential educational best practices (March 2018).
Sultan Qaboos University
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Instructor, Clinical Pharmacy
Muscat, Muscat, Oman
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Summary
As an Instructor in Clinical Pharmacy, Dr. Abusham developed and delivered comprehensive courses for MSc students, medical students, and healthcare professionals, fostering expertise in therapeutics and chemotherapy administration.
Highlights
Developed and delivered a comprehensive 120-credit, 2-year MSc. in Biomedical Sciences program with a major in Clinical Pharmacy, integrating experiential learning through clinical area visits and ward rounds.
Taught advanced Therapeutics courses to 6th-year medical students, enhancing their prescribing skills and systematic understanding of applied therapeutics and decision-making.
Designed and conducted practical Chemotherapy administration courses for junior doctors and nurses (2005-2010), covering agent administration and safe handling of cytotoxic spillage and excreta.
Education
Omdurman University
Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan
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PhDClinical Pharmacy
University of Derby
Derby, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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MScClinical Pharmacy
Queens University
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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PGDipClinical Pharmacy
University of Cairo
Giza, Giza, Egypt
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B.Sc.Pharmacy & Pharm. Chem.
Awards
Clinical Mentor of the Year
Forttuna Global Awards
Received the prestigious Clinical Mentor of the Year award, recognizing outstanding contributions to mentorship in clinical pharmacy.
Outstanding Leadership Award
Education 2.0 Conference
Honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Education 2.0 Conference for significant leadership in academic and community initiatives.
3rd Prize for Oral Competition
First International Conference on Pharmacy Education, University of Nizwa
Awarded 3rd prize for oral competition on "Prevalence and Predictors of Sub-Optimal Serum Gentamicin Levels in Sickle Cell Disease Patients utilizing Hartford Protocol" at the First International Conference on Pharmacy Education.
Certificate of Appreciation
SQU, College of Medicine & Health Sciences
Received a Certificate of Appreciation for profoundly facilitating the development of pharmacy services in the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
Award Certificate for Outstanding Poster Presentation
Sultan Qaboos University Research Day
Recognized with an award certificate for an outstanding poster presentation at the Sultan Qaboos University Research Day.
Publications
Quantification of Antibiotic Residues in Local and Imported Broiler Chicken Meat in Al-Batina Governorate using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.
Journal of Chemical Health Risks, JCHR
Hiba Hamood Saif AL Kiyumi, Lama Ali Salim AL Manai¹, Ahmed Abusham, Salem Said Jaroof Al-Touby, Waleed Khalid Hilal Al Rajhi, Yahya Bin Abdullah Alrashdi, Mohammad Amzad Hossain. Quantification of Antibiotic Residues in Local and Imported Broiler Chicken Meat in Al-Batina Governorate using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, JCHR (2024) 14(0).
Quantification of antibiotics in imported and local broiler chickens using MS/Q-TOF: a study from Muscat Governorate.
Accreditation and Quality Assurance
Sara Ali Al Fazari · Ahmed Abusham · Salem Said Jaroof Al-Touby · Waleed Khalid Hilal Al Rajhi Yahya Bin Abdullah Alrashdi · Mohammad Amzad Hossain. Quantification of antibiotics in imported and local broiler chickens using MS/Q-TOF: a study from Muscat Governorate. Accreditation and Quality Assurance, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00769-023-01560-z 19 December 2023.
Review on antibiotics residues and their extraction and detection methods in highly consumed food stuffs
International Journal of Secondary Metabolite
Mohammad Amzad Hossain, Ahmed A. Abusham,. Salem Said Jaroof Al-Touby, Waleed Khalid Hilal Al Rajhi, Ali Attia Abedlnaeem Attia Salem1. Review on antibiotics residues and their extraction and detection methods in highly consumed food stuffs https://doi.org/10.21448/ijsm.1247832. Published at https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/ijsm, August 2023, International Journal of Secondary Metabolite.
Pharmacy education in the Sultanate of Oman: Challenges and opportunities.
Pharmacy Education
Ahmed A. Abusham, Muna A. Aljuma, Leena A. Ali, Qasim A. Al Riyami. Pharmacy education in the Sultanate of Oman: Challenges and opportunities. Pharmacy Education (2022) 22(1) 155-164 https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.221.155164.
Management of hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients with type-2 diabetes using insulin therapy.
Eur J Clin Pharm
Ali L, Salim Al-Maqbali J, Abusham A. A. Abdelrahman A, Al Suleimani Y. Management of hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients with type-2 diabetes using insulin therapy. Eur J Clin Pharm 2022; 24.
The "Never" List: Promoting Patient Safety by Preventing Medication Error
Int J Pharm
Abusham A. A. The "Never" List: Promoting Patient Safety by Preventing Medication Error Int J Pharm 2018; 8(2): 34-37.
Analysis of Computer-Generated Drug Label Errors in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
J Pharm Pract Community Med.
Abusham A.A. AlRawahi HR. Analysis of Computer-Generated Drug Label Errors in a Tertiary Care Hospital. J Pharm Pract Community Med. 2018;4(3):150-4.
Omani Students Involvement in Evaluating Their Pharmacy Program.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Pharmacother.
Abusham AA. Al-Harthy NA Omani Students Involvement in Evaluating Their Pharmacy Program. Int J Clin Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2018, 3: 136. doi: https://doi.org/10. 15344/2456-3501/2018/136
Antimicrobial and cytotoxic comparative study of different extracts of Omani and Sudanese Gum acacia.
Beni-Suef Univ. J. Basic Appl. Sci.
Alawi, S.M.A., Amzad M, Abusham A. A. Antimicrobial and cytotoxic comparative study of different extracts of Omani and Sudanese Gum acacia. Beni-Suef Univ. J. Basic Appl. Sci. 2017, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjbas.2017.10.007
Evaluation of Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy in Dyspeptic Patients in a Teaching Hospital.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Pharmacother.
Abusham A. A., Mohammed AH. Evaluation of Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy in Dyspeptic Patients in a Teaching Hospital. Int J Clin Pharmacol Pharmacother. 2016; 1: 104. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2016/ijccp/104
Sub-optimal serum gentamicin concentrations in sickle cell disease patients utilizing the Hartford protocol.
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Abusham, A. A., Mohammed, A. H., Alkindi, S. S., Hassan, M. M. and Al-Zakwani, I. S., Sub-optimal serum gentamicin concentrations in sickle cell disease patients utilizing the Hartford protocol. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. 2012; 37: 212–216. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.2011.01261.
Impact of type of thrombolytic agent on in-hospital outcomes in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients in the Middle East.
J. of Thrombosis.
Al-Zakwani I, Ali A, Zubaid M, Panduranga P, Sulaiman K, Abusham A, Almahmeed M, Al-Motarreb A, Al Suwaidi J, Amin H. Impact of type of thrombolytic agent on in-hospital outcomes in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients in the Middle East. J. of Thrombosis. 2012; 33 (3); 280-286.
The development of a clinical pharmacy intervention form. A pilot study.
Pharm World Sci
Amna Al-Hashar, Intisar Al-Busaidi, Aqeela Taqi, Ahmed Abusham, Elizabeth Worthing, Bruno Louis, Margaret Kyegombe, Kassim Al-Riyami, Yolande Hanssens. The development of a clinical pharmacy intervention form. A pilot study. Pharm World Sci (2005); 27: A 1–102.
Clinical Accuracy Checking Exercises: development of a versatile tool for teaching and assessing clinical practice.
Monash Pharmacy Practice Symposium
Worthing E, Al-Riyamy K, Tagi A, Abusham A, Al-Hashar A. Clinical Accuracy Checking Exercises: development of a versatile tool for teaching and assessing clinical practice. Monash Pharmacy Practice Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, April 2004
New facts about Helicobacter pylori bacterium and its adverse effects in the stomach and duodenum.
Al-Watan Newspaper
Abusham A. A. New facts about Helicobacter pylori bacterium and its adverse effects in the stomach and duodenum. Al-Watan Newspaper. January 9, 203. (Arabic version).
How can reporting adverse drug reactions be improved?
Pharmacy World & Science;
Hanssens Y., Abusham A., Al-Zadjali B., Al-Ghadhib M., Al Ajmi S., Al Kindy M., Arellano D., Al-Riyamy K. How can reporting adverse drug reactions be improved? Pharmacy World & Science; (2000); 22, A 7-12.
Advertising the activities of a university hospital pharmacy to the public; is it necessary?
Australian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)
Al-Riyamy Q, Hanssens Y, Al-Hashar A, Taqi A, Al-Mahrooqi A, Abusham A, Kyegombe M, Quitiquit S, Al-Zakwani I. Advertising the activities of a university hospital pharmacy to the public; is it necessary? Australian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP), 23rd Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 13-17 November 1997.
Languages
English
Arabic
Certificates
The Best Practices for Planning and Evaluation of Experiential Educational
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (ACCP)
Peer-Reviewed Publications, Editorial Board Member (Madridge Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapy), Journal Reviewer (Oman Medical Journal, Pharmacy Education Journal, Journal of Pharmacy Practice SAGE Publishing), External Examiner (Master's Degree in Clinical Pharmacy), Conference Presentations, Poster Presentations.
Community & Professional Engagement
Community Service, Public Health Engagement, Professional Associations (ACCP), Stakeholder Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Public Speaking.
Projects
TRC-funded Research project: Detection and estimation of antibiotics in local and imported broilers and layers chickens by LC-MS-Q-TOF.
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Summary
A research project approved for funding by The Research Council (TRC) focusing on advanced analytical methods for detecting and estimating antibiotic residues in poultry products.