Gul Sama
Darien,IL
Summary
I am a Doctor of Pharmacy with over nine years of combined clinical, public health, academic, and research experience. My areas of specialization include cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, anticoagulation therapy management, and pharmaceutical logistics. I have developed clinical safety protocols, led healthcare logistics across multiple centers, and advanced patient safety practices through evidence-based interventions. My work has resulted in peer-reviewed publications, invited speaking roles, and professional recognition awards. I am currently pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Management (4.0 GPA) at Concordia University Chicago and enrolled in the Board-Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS) program. I have been honored with national and international awards and continue to contribute to the advancement of healthcare and pharmaceutical sciences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist (BPS-17)
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
01.2018 - Current
- Managed anticoagulation therapy and critical care pharmacy.
- Developed warfarin dosing protocols and conducted QTc monitoring.
- Delivered workshops including World Pharmacists Day (2019).
- Study Leave
Pharmacist at Regional Management Unit
Integrated Health Services (IHS)
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Supervised logistics for 22 healthcare centers.
- Designed and implemented cold chain reforms for vaccines and medications.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
Concordia University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois01.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D.
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology
12.2013
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Supervision of anticoagulation protocols
- Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
- Pharmaceutical Logistics
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Pharmacovigilance
- Drug Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Research
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Operations
- Quality Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Pharmacovigilance Systems
- EMR Software
- GCP Compliance
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Series, Council for Six Sigma Certification, USA, August 2025
- Board-Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS), Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), USA, In Progress
- Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Council for Six Sigma Certification, January 2025
- Strategic Mastery of Medical Affairs, ACMA, USA, January 2025
- Advanced Concepts in Medical Affairs: Devices & Diagnostics, ACMA, USA, July 2025
- Telehealth: The Evolution of Provider Care, ACMA, USA, May 2025
- Pharmaceutical Sales 101, ACMA, USA, June 2025
- AI in Reimbursements & Market Access, ACMA, USA, January 2024
- FRMs in Patient Advocacy & Reimbursement, ACMA, USA, February 2024
- Leadership Masterclass: Leave Your Ego at the Door, ACMA, USA, April 2025
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management, University of Southern Indiana, USA, February 2020
- ICH-GCP (E6 R2) Certification, Global Health Training Centre, WHO, June 2025
- Research Ethics Training (Vulnerability, Risk & Benefit Evaluation), WHO/GHTC, May 2025
- Vaccine & Cold Chain Management, UNICEF/AGORA, August 2025
- Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Quality Control, Cursa, August 2025
- Undiagnosed Diseases Network Grand Rounds, Stanford University CME, April 2025
- Critical Interpretation of Randomized Clinical Trials, Stanford University CME, May 2025
- Pharmacy Law & Ethics CE (ACPE-accredited), TRC Healthcare/NetCE, August 2025
Languages
English
Urdu
Sindhi
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist (BPS-17)
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD)
01.2018 - Current
Pharmacist at Regional Management Unit
Integrated Health Services (IHS)
01.2016 - 12.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D.
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology
MBA - Healthcare Management
Concordia University Chicago
Publications
- Medical Error in Pediatric Vaccination - Case Report of Accidental ONCO-BCG Administration in Neonates.
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Multidrug-Resistant Typhoid in Pediatric Population in Pakistan.
- Resilience in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain During Pandemic: A Narrative Review.
- Impact of Pharmacist-Led Interventions in Medication Adherence of Diabetic Patients in South Asia: A Review.
- Lentinula edodes: A Prodigious Mushroom Possesses Anxiolytic Potential in Rodents.
- Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pharmacists Towards the Use and Integration of E-Prescription Systems in Pakistan.
- QTc Prolongation Risks in Cardiac Patients - Clinical Observations
Awards
World Pharmacists Day Professional Award Shield, NICVD, Pakistan, January 2019, Received a professional award shield., Academic Recognition and Judging Awards, Nazir Hussain University, Pakistan, January 2025, Received recognition certificates and awards for evaluating pharmacy students’ project presentations., BCMAS Scholarship, Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs, USA, January 2025, Awarded 50% Tuition Award.
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