Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Inquisitive Doctor of Pharmacy student eager to deepen understanding in hospital care and pharmaceutical medical affairs. Motivated to drive positive change in clinical and industry settings while continuously learning and expanding perspective. Experienced in communication and strategic planning through roles in community pharmacy and ESL teaching. Knowledgeable in and passionate about mental health and relationship building, skills honed by Crisis Responder training. Demonstrates strong leadership and project management abilities through student organization involvement and a genuine enthusiasm for connecting with others.
- Perform dispensing activities, including prescription processing, clinical assessment & verification, and patient education, using Kroll - Deliver clinical services such as minor ailment consultations, vaccine administration, and support pharmacy initiatives such as hypertension and vaccination clinics - Collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to develop a comprehensive “Knowledge Base” to support training and onboarding - Contribute to workflow and SOP optimization/re-design to enhance operational efficiency and patient care - Document meeting minutes to facilitate team communication
Project: Aprepitant and Fosaprepitant Drug Interactions - A Systematic Review Update Supervisor: Dr. Lee Dupuis - Conducted a systematic review of aprepitant/fosaprepitant drug interactions guided by the PRISMA 2020 statement - Screened 1900+ publications for eligibility using EndNote - Extracted and analysed data on pharmacokinetic interactions and adverse effect profiles, including assessing quality and risk of bias - Synthesized evidence through narrative review methods
- Performed dispensing activities, including patient assessment, prescription processing, billing, clinical verification, and patient education using Kroll in a fast-paced environment (300+ Rx/day) - Collaborated with physicians to provide drug information & therapeutic recommendations, clarify prescriptions, and receive verbal orders - Supported OAT, safer supply, and medication adherence programs through preparation of daily dispensed medications and blister packs - Managed inventory operations, including narcotic reconciliation, medication procurement, and cold chain monitoring
Project: Characteristics of Long-Term Benzodiazepine and Z-Drug Use in CAMH Outpatients With Mood and Anxiety Disorders Supervisor: Dr. Beth Sproule - Selected as 1 of 25 students from a pool of 200+ applicants to receive the Undergraduate Summer Research Program (USRP) research stipend - Supported project initiation by developing REDCap data collection tools and refining eligibility screening processes - Conducted 25 clinical chart reviews and performed preliminary descriptive statistical analyses in Excel to evaluate study methodology and feasibility - Developed and presented a research poster to a panel of judges at the USRP Poster Presentation Day
International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) Program - Supported internationally trained pharmacists in developing clinical, technical, and professional competencies required for Canadian pharmacy practice - Assessed prescription processing skills during Professional and Practice Labs (PPL) and provided structured written feedback - Collaborated with clinical instructors to facilitate simulation-based learning during Clinical Skills in Medication Management (CSMM) sessions by portraying patients, agents, and healthcare providers - Evaluated and provided feedback on verbal communication and patient interaction skills