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Tarek Hussein

Tarek Hussein

Mobilizing research & advocacy to translate patient-centred practice into sustainable systemic solutions for equitable healthcare University of Toronto

Ottawa, Canada

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Tarek Hussein develops healthcare practices that integrate clinical excellence with a profound dedication to social and environmental responsibility. A committed supporter of underserved communities, he emphasizes the incorporation of social determinants of health into patient-centred care models that are both equitable and sustainable.
This mission is exemplified by Weller Pharmacy, the Kingston-based practice he co-founded. Under his leadership, Weller became Ontario's first pharmacy designated as both a sustainable business, earning the "Greatest Green House Gas Reduction" award from Sustainable Kingston, and a Living Wage Champion. It also became a founding signatory of the Kingston Workplace Inclusion Charter. He incorporated a patient-first approach in every aspect of the work, from medication therapy management, deprescribing, immunizations, and prescribing for minor ailments to the NAPRA-compliant compounding laboratory.
His clinical role also extends to Brockville General Hospital, where he provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to support the safe distribution of medications as part of an interprofessional team. He is dedicated to expanding this model of conscientious practice throughout the profession.
As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine, a preceptor for the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and a published researcher, he provides the upcoming generation of pharmacists with tools for sustainable, evidence-based care.
His efforts are further enhanced by his leadership roles in national and international organizations, where he serves as the Director of Content at the Canadian Association for Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE), the Chief Development Officer of the International Social Prescribing Pharmacy Association (ISPPA), and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Prescribing Working Group for the Canadian Coalition for Green Healthcare. As a Climate Health Organization Fellow affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance and Harvard Medical School, his efforts are directed towards fostering a future characterized by equitable, sustainable, pharmacist-led healthcare.
Effective leadership necessitates both community engagement and operational expertise. Recognized as one of the "Power People" in Eastern Ontario by the Ottawa Business Journal, he served as the 2021 Board Chair for the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce and is currently the President of the board for KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services. This community focus is underpinned by a strong business acumen, refined through an International Executive MBA, a Chartered Manager Designation, a diploma in project management and certifications as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Agile Coach.
Additionally, his entrepreneurial drive is demonstrated by his co-founding of Medaki, an innovative e-commerce platform for community pharmacies, and sociaLink Rx, which bridges the critical gap between clinical care and community services by empowering referrals and matching patients to local resources, and measuring outcomes.
His professional background is founded upon a robust academic base, including a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Toronto, where he is presently pursuing a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. His research concentrates on identifying social determinants of health screening and incorporating social prescribing into pharmacy education and practice.

Area of Expertise

  • Business & Management
  • Environment & Cleantech
  • Government, Social Sector & Education
  • Health & Medical
  • Information & Communications Technology

Topics

  • social prescribing
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • cannabis
  • Digital Health
  • global health
  • medicines
  • Health & Medical
  • pharmacy
  • sustainability
  • Sustainable development goals
  • healthcare
  • Holistic Lifestyle / Health and Wellness
  • innovation in healthcare
  • drugs
  • New Medications
  • Health
  • Mental Health
  • Healthcare Technology
  • HealthTech
  • Health Technology
  • Health and Wellness Coaching
  • Public Health
  • e-health
  • Mental Health at Work
  • Medical informatics
  • compounding
  • marijuana
  • climate change
  • Pharmacology
  • pharmaceutical
  • pharmacist
  • therapeutics
  • psychopharmacology
  • Leadership
  • Leadership development
  • Change Leadership
  • Business Leadership
  • Authentic Leadership
  • Leadership Empowerment
  • Lean / Agile Leadership
  • Conscious Leadership
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Mentor Training
  • Mentoring
  • Coaching
  • business coaching
  • Speaker Coaching
  • Climate Adaptation
  • Impact of climate change on ecosystems
  • climate
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Environment

From pollution to solutions - A Virtual FIP Digital Event

I presented and participated in a panel discussion on how pharmacists can reduce the environmental footprint of medicines while protecting patient outcomes, covering air pollution health risks, ecotoxicology/ecodynamics, and practical stewardship in practice and prescribing.

September 2025 The Hague, The Netherlands

Transforming Health Equity: Why Pharmacy is Key to Social Prescribing - Virtual (CASCADES Canada)

Pharmacies are accessible health hubs that can significantly expand the reach of social prescribing, particularly for underserved communities. I shared practical pathways and case insights to embed social needs screening and referrals into everyday pharmacy workflows.

June 2025 Toronto, Canada

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.

March 2025 Toronto, Canada

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.

February 2025 Kingston, Canada

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.

November 2024 Vancouver, Canada

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.

October 2024 Toronto, Canada

Canada’s National Social Prescribing Conference

Discussed among other panellists how to harness the Power of Students to support the Canadian Social Prescribing Movement.

September 2024 Toronto, Canada

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.

April 2024 Hamilton, Canada

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.

January 2024 Ottawa, Canada

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.

November 2023 Toronto, Canada

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.

October 2023 Kingston, Canada

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.

May 2023 Kingston, Canada

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.

May 2023 Toronto, Canada

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.

December 2022

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.

November 2022

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

November 2021 Kingston, Canada

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.

March 2020 Kingston, Canada

The Canadian Forces Joint Operational Support Group (CFJOSG) PD Conference: ANALYTICA 2020

Gave a keynote speech entitled: What is wellness to you?

March 2020 Kingston, Canada

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.

November 2019 Brockville, Canada

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

August 2019 Kingston, Canada

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

October 2010 Madrid, Spain

Industry Specialized Conference for Master of Biotechnology at IE Business School

Guest Speaker about Healthcare in the Middle East via videoconferencing

March 2008 Madrid, Spain

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

January 2007 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Second Family Medicine Refresh Course

I participated by giving a lecture entitled: “The Choice of a Statin: From Efficacy to Experience.”

September 2003

Advances in Therapeutics II

April 2001

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.”

March 2001

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.

February 2001

Advances in Therapeutics

May 2000

Update in Endocrinology & Metabolism

November 1999

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.”

March 1999

Tarek Hussein

Mobilizing research & advocacy to translate patient-centred practice into sustainable systemic solutions for equitable healthcare University of Toronto

Ottawa, Canada

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