Tarek Hussein
Advancing Pharmacy, Empowering People, Leading with Purpose, and Driving Sustainable Change!
Kingston, Canada
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Tarek Hussein is an accomplished pharmacist, clinician, and healthcare consultant with extensive frontline experience in community and clinical pharmacy practice. His expertise includes specialty compounding, medication therapy management, immunization, deprescribing, and prescribing for smoking cessation and minor ailments. As the Designated Manager at Weller Pharmacy, he has led innovative pharmacy services that integrate evidence-based practices to enhance patient care.
A dedicated educator, Tarek has recently been selected as a Preceptor for the University of Toronto’s PharmD program experiential rotations, in which he designed and implemented a Non-Direct Patient Care (NDPC) rotation focused on environmental sustainability and social prescribing, along with a Direct Patient Care rotation at his pharmacy. He also serves as a Preceptor and Assessor with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, where he mentors future pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in safe medication practices, evidence-based decision-making, and the legislative framework of pharmacy practice in Ontario.
Tarek is deeply engaged in sustainability and global health initiatives. As the Director of Content for the Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE), he leads strategic content development on climate mitigation, supply chain sustainability, and pharmacy operational best practices. Globally, as the Chief Development Officer at the International Social Prescribing Pharmacy Association (ISPPA), he promotes the integration of social determinants of health into pharmacy practice through strategic partnerships and innovative educational initiatives.
Recognized for his leadership and advocacy, Tarek has held prominent community roles, including the 2021 Chair of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce and Vice President of the Board at KEYS Employment and Newcomer Services. His commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility (EDIA) has earned him recognition as a Living Wage Champion and as an award recipient for sustainability leadership by Sustainable Kingston in 2020. Tarek has been acknowledged both provincially and nationally for his leadership in sustainability and social impact, including as a member of McGill’s PIVOT initiative. In 2022, the Ottawa Business Journal also named Tarek as one of the "power people" of Eastern Ontario.
In 2024, he was honoured with the Community Builder Award from the Kingston Newcomer Entrepreneurs Awards, acknowledging his significant contributions to community service. Early in his career, Tarek worked in sales, marketing, and business development.
As an active scholar and speaker, Tarek has presented at national and international conferences on pharmacy innovation, sustainability, and social prescribing. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of pharmacy practice through evidence-based approaches.
Tarek is a Climate Health Organization Fellow with Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School and a member of the OACAO Social Prescribing Leadership Table. He continues to advocate for innovation, equity, and sustainability within the healthcare sector.
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Building Integrated Care – Diverse Approaches to Social Prescribing in Canada
For the Canadian Institute of Social Prescribing (CISP), I collaborated on cross-sector strategies to advance integrated care during the Social Prescribing Day event. Focused on pharmacy’s unique position in bridging clinical and social support systems.
Healthcare Heroes Conference
Presented at Queen’s University Children’s Healthcare Association on the pharmacy's shift from technical dispensing to full-scope clinical care. Highlighted pharmacist-driven innovations improving pediatric outcomes.
Canadian Human Connection Conference 2024
Introduced the world’s first pharmacist-specific training on loneliness, adapted from PALS (Australia). Shared evidence-based approaches to social isolation through pharmacy-led social prescribing models.
Pharmacy Changemakers: Real Innovation in Community Practice
Joined fellow innovators to discuss equity-driven pharmacy practices. I shared lessons from running a social impact-focused pharmacy and pioneering sustainability in Canadian pharmacy operations.
Canada’s National Social Prescribing Conference
Discussed among other panellists how to harness the Power of Students to support the Canadian Social Prescribing Movement.
Climate Change and Pharmacy – A Place for Everyone
Panel discussion about climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.A discussion on the role of pharmacy professionals in addressing climate change and promoting environmental sustainability.
Seeing Through Green – Critical Thinking for Sustainable Pharmacy Practices
Discussed greenwashing in healthcare and shared strategies to embed authentic environmental sustainability in pharmacy practice. Represented CAPhE's climate adaptation initiatives.
Social Prescribing and Pharmacy
Invited by the Canadian Social Prescribing Student Collective at Brock University Chapter to speak about pharmacies as health hubs being an idea for identifying social prescribing needs in local communities.
PMI OVOC Kingston Branch Meeting & Networking Event
The shift towards servant leadership has revolutionized how teams operate and succeed in project management. I presented a session that placed a specific focus on how the tenets of servant leadership enrich the practices of mentorship and coaching to foster the talent of project team members. By the end of the session, participants were able to acquire actionable insights into how servant leadership complements and enhances mentorship and coaching.
The first annual Health Care Administration (HCA) Career Networking Fair
As the event's keynote speaker, I motivated and encouraged participants to embrace different cultures and manage change effectively.
Prescribing Change: Navigating the Future of Social Prescribing
First of its kind virtual conference by the Canadian Social Prescribing Students Collective, University of Toronto Chapter, where I presented the case of pharmacies as health hubs to identify social prescribing needs in local communities.
Environmental Sustainability in Pharmacy: Approaches from Canadian Leaders
I shared insightful tips, as a panellist expert, on introducing sustainability practices to your pharmacy, including:
1. Explore available resources in your local community and connect with other like-minded organizations and businesses.
2. Assess your situation by identifying what you already do, hear from others' experiences, and reach out for support.
3. Engage your team by acting as a role model and share your experience with the community to inspire others to follow suit.
Using E-Prescribing to Reduce Harms from Opioid Misuse
I discussed my experiences using electronic prescribing services to minimize opioid prescription misuse, including clinical workflow impacts, value-added medication management, and lessons learned.
Guest Speaker session for Health Care Administration Program - St. Lawerence College
I talked about the following:
- Career journey and professional background
- Overview of your pharmacy and services
- Canadian education and work experience
- Challenges and Barriers in your career (especially in integrating into the Canadian workforce)
- Advice/Recommendations you would share with HCA students looking for Canadian health care experience, including re-accreditation
Bio-Identical Hormonal Therapy Workshop
This seminar presented the most up-to-date evidence and discussed how compounded hormonal therapies could relieve symptoms for women in perimenopause so that they are informed on their best choices. Co-presented by Dr. Angela Hunt ND and Tarek Hussein.
The Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group (CFJOSG) PD Conference: ANALYTICA 2020
Gave a keynote speech entitled: What is wellness to you?
Living Wage Workshop for Employment + Education Centre
I gave a brief overview of the Living Wage and the local calculation for attending employers and referenced some benefits studies for employers. I also spoke about why they should become a living wage employer, the certification process and the benefits to them and their employees.
Guest Speaker session for Health Care Administration Program - St. Lawerence College
I talked about the following:
- Career journey and professional background
- Overview of your pharmacy and services
- Canadian education and work experience
- Challenges and Barriers in your career (especially in integrating into the Canadian workforce)
- Advice/Recommendations you would share with HCA students looking for Canadian health care experience, including re-accreditation
Industry Specialized Conference for Master of Biotechnology at IE Business School
I spoke to the current class about Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) via videoconferencing
Industry Specialized Conference for Master of Biotechnology at IE Business School
Guest Speaker about Healthcare in the Middle East via videoconferencing
Healing Autism - A New Approach to Treatment & Recovery
Conducted a training session with the board of directors of Dubai Autism Centre to train them on "The controlled recovery protocol" created by Dr. Shaw of Great Plains Lab
Second Family Medicine Refresh Course
I participated by giving a lecture entitled: “The Choice of a Statin: From Efficacy to Experience.”
Advances in Therapeutics II
Coronary Heart Disease in the New Millennium: Prevention - Diagnosis - Management International Conf
I participated by lecturing at Pfizer Satellite Symposia; the title of my presentation was “Erectile Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Diseases.”
Future of Pharmacy in the Third Millennium
Member of the Scientific Committee of the Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association Fifth International Pharmaceutical Conference entitled: “Future of Pharmacy in the Third Millennium” held from 3rd to 5th of February 2001.
Advances in Therapeutics
Update in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rational Use of Antibiotics –The Importance of Guidelines
Member of the Organizing Committee of the Workshop entitled: “Rational Use of Antibiotics –The Importance of Guidelines” held on the 7th of March 1999, Kuwait. I participated in the conference activities by giving a lecture entitled: “Infectious Complications of Kidney Transplantation and Their Management.”
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