PharmD

ASMA KHAN

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EDUCATION

MCPHS University 05/2020

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Candidate

Master of Public Health 05/18 – Present

University of Massachusetts Amherst 12/2015

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Medical Studies, Minor in Psychology PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Khan A, Khan K, McKoy D, and Friel CJ Are We Using the Wrong B6 Vitamin to Treat Isoniazid Overdose? Accepted for presentation at the Annual New England Science Symposium, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, April 5, 2020, *Symposium cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Khan A, Khan K, McKoy D, and Friel C. Are We Using the Wrong B6 Vitamin to Treat Isoniazid Overdose? 2019 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, December 8, 2019

Khan A, Eleniste P, Yan G. Comparison of Centrifugation Method and Vacuum Method Used to Fabricate Microneedles. MCPHS. October 2019.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern license

Expiration date: 10/13/2022

License number: PI164468

Diabetes Certificate

Date of issue: 06/21/2019

APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Date of issue: 04/05/2019

Immunization Delivery Certification

Date of issue: 06/09/2018

OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

Date of issue: 06/09/2018

American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR/AED Program Certification Date of issue: 06/09/2018

CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) Date of issue: 06/01/2018

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Research Rotation

MCPHS, Worcester, MA 03/30/2020 – 05/08/2020

• Conducted research on reversing the effects of isoniazid overdose using different types of vitamin B6

• Performed thin-layer chromatography and determined retardation factor and melting points of the different vitamin B6

• Authored research paper, Are We Using the Wrong B6 Vitamin to Treat Isoniazid Overdose?

• Prepared a poster to present at ASHP midyear conference Institutional Pharmacy Rotation

Woodmark Pharmacy, Waltham, MA 02/17/2020 – 03/27/2020

• Blister packed medications for daily deliveries and replenished emergency kits

• Reviewed admission charts for new and existing patients

• Filled narcotics prescriptions and documented CII drugs Internal Medicine Rotation

Encompass Health New England Rehabilitation Hospital, Woburn, MA 01/06/2020 – 02/14/2020

• Participated in daily morning meetings with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and social workers

• Performed medicine reconciliation for new patients

• Counseled patients on their medication prior to their discharge day

• Prepared a presentation on and presented the updated community-acquired pneumonia guidelines to the pharmacy staff

Ambulatory Care Rotation

Family Health Center, Worcester, MA 11/04/2019 – 12/13/2019

• Reviewed and interpreted patient case information

• Recommended patient specific pharmacotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and therapeutic and toxic monitoring parameters

• Participated in journal club, patient rounds, and contributed to FHC professional continuing education activities

Research Rotation

MCPHS, Worcester, MA 09/23/2019 – 11/01/2019

• Conducted research on transdermal drug delivery

• Prepared microneedles using different techniques

• Assessed microneedles under microscope

• Prepared a poster presentation

Community Pharmacy Rotation

Keyes Drug, Newton, MA 08/12/2019 – 09/20/2019

• Performed pharmaceutical calculations and filled prescriptions for the pharmacist to dispense

• Contacted doctors in reference to drug-drug interactions, prior authorization requirements and refills

• Counseled patients and helped them locate over the counter medications INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Walden Behavioral Care, Waltham, MA 10/01/2018 – 10/26/2018

• Analyzed drug-drug interactions based on patient MAR

• Maintained inventory and filled pyxis machine daily

• Reviewed and input prescriptions into electronic medical record system Community Pharmacy Practice 08/01/2018 – 09/01/2018 CVS Pharmacy, Watertown, MA

• Filled prescriptions for the pharmacist to dispense by interpreting prescriptions, preparing labels and performing pharmaceutical calculations

• Contacted doctors in reference to insurance issues, drug-drug interactions, prior authorization requirements and refills

• Assisted the pharmacist with inventory control

• Counseled patients and answered their questions

PHARMACY EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Intern 06/2016 – Present

Walgreens, Waltham, MA

• Maintaining a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

• Accurately and efficiently preparing prescription orders

• Counsel patients on proper medication use under supervision of a pharmacist

• Immunize patients

• Providing quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers OTHER EXPERIENCE

Research Volunteer

Dr. Carolyn Friel’s lab, MCPHS, Worcester, MA 05/2019 – Present

• Conduct experiments daily/thin-layer chromatography

• Work with Isoniazid overdose/toxicology antidote

• Write abstract/prepare a poster to present at ASHP midyear conference Medical Intern 06/2015 – 07/2015

Turgut Ozal Universitesi Hastanesi, Ankara, Turkey

• Experimented with DNA isolation, Gram’s staining, and inoculating agar plates and broths

• Observed various types of surgeries such as an open-heart surgery and cesarean section

• Attended lectures on CPR and other medical disciplines English Teacher 06/2015

Teach and Travel 2015, Ankara, Turkey

• Developed interesting lesson plans to meet academic, intellectual, and social needs of students

• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order in class

• Implemented videos, songs, games, and other interesting learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials

• Developed, administered, and corrected classwork, homework, and quizzes in a timely manner Event Planning Intern 06/2014 – 08/2014

Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, Boston, MA

• Created invitee lists using Microsoft Excel

• Managed correspondence

• Scheduled speakers and secured event space

• Coordinated and monitored event timelines and ensured deadlines were met Events Sales Assistant 09/2013 – 03/2014

Auxiliary Services Enterprises, Amherst, MA

• Reserved rooms for clubs and organizations on campus using Delphi program

• Ensured all patron information was correct

• Responded to phone calls, emails, and other forms of correspondence

• Filed important documents

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Service and Learning 09/2017 – 12/2017

Doherty Memorial High School, Worcester, MA

• Tutored High School Students in Algebra, English, Psychology, and Science

• Assisted the teacher in her daily class activities Patient Representative 06/2013 – 08/2013

Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA

• Investigated and directed patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and followed up to ensure satisfactory resolution

• Explained policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge

• Read to and conversed with patients to make them feel at ease

• Trained in all aspects of HIPAA and other privacy acts PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP 09/2017 – Present

• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

• American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Student Organization (MEMSO) 05/2018 – 07/2019

• Attend social activities, events, and meetings

Muslim Student Association 09/2012 – 12/2015

• Participated in social activities and events

• Attended biweekly meetings to discuss how MSA can be improved and event planning

• Volunteered in group fundraising to raise money for MSA

• Assisted in setting up for events

The Premedical Society 09/2011 – 05/2015

• Participated in meetings, social activities, and MCAT workshops

• Volunteered in group fundraising

Persian Student Association 01/2013 – 12/2013

• Attended meetings to discuss current events and event planning

• Participated in social activities and events

The Biosci Club 09/2012 – 12/2013

• Organized educational lectures and events with other team members

• Interacted with colleagues and professors

• Participated in weekly meetings to plan lectures and events LABORATORY SKILLS

- Microscopy skills - Inoculating agar plates and broths

- Cell culture and plate development - Recrystallization, Distillation, and Titration

- Gel Electrophoresis - DNA Extraction

- Gram Staining

OTHER SKILLS

Language

• Fluent in Pashto and Urdu

• Proficient in Hindi

• Elementary Proficiency in Arabic, Turkish and Spanish Computer

• Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Delphi

• Social Media

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