Dr. Ahmed AbdulRahim Ali Abusham

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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PhD

Clinical Pharmacy

University of Derby
Derby, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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MSc

Clinical Pharmacy

Queens University
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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PGDip

Clinical Pharmacy

University of Cairo
Giza, Giza, Egypt

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B.Sc.

Pharmacy & Pharm. Chem.

Awards

Clinical Mentor of the Year

Awarded By

Forttuna Global Awards

Received the prestigious Clinical Mentor of the Year award, recognizing outstanding contributions to mentorship in clinical pharmacy.

Outstanding Leadership Award

Awarded By

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

Awarded By

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

Awarded By

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

Awarded By

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.

Published by

Journal of Chemical Health Risks, JCHR

Summary

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.

Published by

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

Summary

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

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International Journal of Secondary Metabolite

Summary

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.

Published by

Pharmacy Education

Summary

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.

Published by

Eur J Clin Pharm

Summary

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

Published by

Int J Pharm

Summary

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.

Published by

J Pharm Pract Community Med.

Summary

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.

Published by

Int J Clin Pharmacol Pharmacother.

Summary

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.

Published by

Beni-Suef Univ. J. Basic Appl. Sci.

Summary

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.

Published by

Int J Clin Pharmacol Pharmacother.

Summary

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.

Published by

Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.

Summary

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.

Published by

J. of Thrombosis.

Summary

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.

Published by

Pharm World Sci

Summary

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.

Published by

Monash Pharmacy Practice Symposium

Summary

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.

Published by

Al-Watan Newspaper

Summary

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?

Published by

Pharmacy World & Science;

Summary

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?

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Australian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)

Summary

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

Issued By

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (ACCP)

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Pharmacotherapy, Advanced Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Chemistry, Diagnostics, Patient Safety, Medication Error Prevention, Drug Label Analysis, Antimicrobial Studies, Diabetes Management, Thrombolytic Agents, Helicobacter pylori Eradication, Gentamicin Levels, Sickle Cell Disease.

Academic Leadership

Assistant Dean, Curriculum Development, Program Management, Experiential Education, Strategic Initiatives, Institutional Collaboration, Faculty Development, University Administration.

Teaching & Mentorship

Associate Professor, Instructor, Graduate Project Supervision, Academic Advising, Course Design, Medical Education, Chemotherapy Administration Training, Clinical Practice Assessment, Mentoring (20+ advisees/semester, 5-7 research students/year).

Research & Analysis

Pharmaceutical Research, LC-MS-Q-TOF, Antibiotic Residue Detection, Hyperglycemia Management, Helicobacter pylori Research, Sickle Cell Anemia Research, Drug Label Error Analysis, Antimicrobial & Cytotoxic Studies, Thrombolytic Agent Impact, Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting, Data Analysis, Problem-Solving.

Publications & Editorial

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.