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Usman Sadiq

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Education

Doctor of Pharmacy August 2014-May 2020

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Completed: May 2020 Albany, NY Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

Samaritan Hospital March-May 2020

Institutional Pharmacy Preceptor: Michael Christensen, Pharm.D Troy, NY

• Researched and presented weekly on CoVID-19 Journal Club to physicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy interns

• Performed comprehensive medication reconciliation, resolved discrepancies and addressed any medication related problems

• Compounded sterile IV products using aseptic technique with final verification by pharmacist

• Participated in infectious disease rounds and made recommendations to attending infectious disease physician regarding antibiotic stewardship

Walgreens Pharmacy February-March 2020

Community Pharmacy Preceptor: Jenny Chan, Pharm.D Troy, NY

• Communicated with health care providers to resolve medication-related problems and third-party adjudications

• Counseled patients and caregivers on appropriate medication use, adverse drug reactions, and disease-state management

• Performed cycle counts, return drugs to stock, and remove expired drug products, increasing efficiency while maintaining accuracy

• Performed data entry, filling, and dispensing of prescriptions with final verification by pharmacist Dialysis Clinic Incorporated January-February 2020 Medication Therapy Management/Nephrology Preceptor: Jill Frament, Pharm.D, BCPS Albany, NY

• Collaborated with patient, physician, and other healthcare providers to develop and achieve optimal goals of medication therapy

• Performed comprehensive medication review and addressed medication related problems

• Researched and submitted formal medication information requests to physicians, residents, and clinical pharmacists

• Developed and presented slide deck on renal cell carcinoma to pharmacists, nurses and medical assistants Community Care Physicians September-November 2019

Primary Care Preceptor: Alexandra Watson, Pharm.D, BCACP Albany, NY

• Researched and submitted formal medication information requests to physicians, residents, and clinical pharmacists

• Communicated with physicians, clinical pharmacists, and patients for management of various disease states

• Developed and presented slide deck on Spravato (esketamine) for treatment resistant depression to physicians, clinical pharmacists and residents

• Evaluated patients’ medical records with various comorbidities and assessed eligibility for statin therapy Capital Cardiology Associates August-September 2019 Cardiology Preceptor: Kate Cabral, Pharm.D, BCPS Albany, NY

• Met one on one with patients regarding lipid management and assessed the need for PCSK9i therapy

• Participated in weekly topic discussions regarding various disease states focused around themes such as heart failure, DOACs, warfarin, statins and PCSK9i

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• Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurses, and medical students to diagnose, treat and manage diseases in patients

• Conducted patient interviews to obtain accurate medical history St. Peter’s Hospital July-August 2019

Internal Medicine/Transitions of Care Preceptor: Jennifer Hebner, Pharm.D, BCPS Albany, NY

• Developed educational presentation for pharmacy and nursing staff on neuropathic pain treatment and opioid classes along with differences and associated allergies

• Counseled patients upon discharge regarding proper medication use and resolved any medication-related inquiries

• Researched and submitted formal medication information requests to physicians, residents, and clinical pharmacists

• Collaborated with health care providers to resolve medication-related problems and prevent adverse events Johnson & Johnson May-June 2019

Pharmaceutical Industry/Manufacturing Preceptor: Valerie Sapirman Fort Washington, PA

• Developed a stability protocol for new OTC product in order to ensure quality and durability

• Analyzed and determined projected costs for new consumer product formulations

• Conducted stability study for wearable analgesic device

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team and received input regarding formulation and flavor characteristics for a new OTC product

• Developed preliminary test batches for feedback from marketing team regarding formulation and flavor characteristics for a new OTC product

Professional Work Experience

Price Chopper Pharmacy January 2018-Present

Pharmacy Intern Slingerlands, NY

• Counsel patients and caregivers on appropriate medication use, adverse drug reactions, and disease-state management

• Provide recommendations and counseling for over-the-counter products

• Communicate with health care providers to resolve medication-related problems and third-party adjudications

• Perform cycle counts, return drugs to stock, and remove expired drug products, increasing efficiency while maintaining accuracy

America Reads Tutor Program September 2016-April 2017 Tutor Albany, NY

• Tutored students from grades K-12 on various subjects including physics, algebra, and chemistry

• Provided personalized educational training to students by reviewing class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, and reviewing worksheets or other assignments Leadership Experience

Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) April 2018-May 2019 Director of Finances and Funds

• Organized and participated in IPhO events including: Northeast Annual Regional meeting with participants from 6 pharmacy schools in northeast, Fellowship Information and Networking Event

(FINE)

• Responsible for allocation of approximately $5000 throughout the academic year to be used for events on campus and in the community to enhance the value of industry pharmacists

• Contributed weekly to plan events such as FINE, Northeast regional meeting, and professional networking events, while ensuring budgetary constraints were met

• Served as liaison between industry professionals and ACPHS technical teams to secure reimbursements for contribution to IPhO events

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Volunteer Leadership Experience

ACPHS: NCPA Bone Density Screening April 2017-October 2018 Volunteer Albany, NY

• Measured bone density and provided education to elderly patients about osteoporosis prevention, management, bone health and fall prevention

• Provided education to 60+ elderly patients

ACPHS: Panther Project February 2017-April 2018

Volunteer Albany, NY

• Room Makeovers: repainted and redecorated children’s rooms at the St Catherine’s Center for Children Copson House

ACPHS: Love Your Bones September 2016

Volunteer Albany, NY

• Provided education to elderly patients about osteoporosis prevention, management, bone health and fall prevention

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

Samaritan Hospital June 2018

Institutional Hospital Preceptor: Alyssa Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS Troy, NY

• Prepared Kcentra patient education handout

• Implemented and updated Kcentra order set from INR based to fixed dosing

• Conducted patient interviews to obtain accurate medical history

• Performed clinical assessments such as: Calculated creatinine clearance and assessed the dosing schedule of various medications.

Dialysis Clinic Incorporated June 2018

Team Based Care Preceptor: Judy Pluckrose, Nurse Manager East Greenbush, NY

• Performed medication reconciliation for dialysis patients

• Identified drug interactions and recommended potential changes to nursing staff

• Learned about dialysis and observed process of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis Rite Aid Pharmacy July-August 2017

Community Pharmacy Preceptor: Jenny Chan, Pharm.D Troy, NY

• Worked collaboratively with pharmacists to safely and accurately dispense medication

• Provided recommendations and counseled patients on the use of over-the-counter products

• Performed transfers of prescriptions and communicated directly with physicians offices

• Consulted with patients regarding the proper use of medications, potential allergies, adverse drug reactions, and side effects in order to ensure the safety of the patient Regional Emergency Medical Organization July 2017

Health and Wellness Preceptor: Tim Mirabile Albany, NY

• Reviewed patient care reports for completeness

• Prepared educational presentation on assigned condition

• Assisted in filing and processing documentation regarding defibrillation devices Presentations

“Renal Cell Carcinoma” January 2020

Dialysis Clinic Incorporated Presented to 10 pharmacists, nurses, and medical assistants

“Spravato in Treatment Resistant Depression” November 2019 Community Care Physicians Presented to 12 pharmacists, residents, and medical assistants Usman Sadiq Page 4

“Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction” September 2019 Capital Cardiology Associates Presented to 11 physicians, pharmacists, residents, and nurses

“Neuropathic Pain and Treatment” August 2019

St. Peters Hospital Presented to 21 pharmacists, residents, nurses, and medical assistants

“Opioid Classes: Differences and Allergies” August 2019 St. Peters Hospital Presented to 23 pharmacists, residents, nurses, and medical assistants

“Pneumonia Risk in Patients Taking Proton Pump Inhibitors” June 2018 Samaritan Hospital Presented to 17 pharmacists, residents, and faculty members

“Steakhouse Syndrome” August 2017

Regional Emergency Medical Organization (REMO) Presented to 15 employees Professional Affiliations

Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) September 2015-Present Member

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) September 2015-Present Member

American Pharmacists Association (APhA) September 2016-Present Member

Professional Development

National Meeting - Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) September 2019 Northeast Annual Regional Meeting - Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) February 2019 Honors and Awards

Dean’s List – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Fall 2014-Spring 2019 SGA Professional Organization of the Year: IPhO – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences March 2019 Specialized Training and Certification

APhA: Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certified 2018-Present Registered New York State Pharmacy Intern 2017-Present National Safety Council CPR/AED Certified 2014-Present

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