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.”