On June 10, 2024, Gulf Medical University (GMU) College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), hosted a significant event titled “Insulin Dose Adjustment for Ambulatory Patients.” This forum marked another milestone in GMU’s ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare education, following a series of successful collaborations, including a preceptor showcase series with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2024.
The forum attracted over 150 participants from the UAE, other Arab countries, and some Asian countries, emphasizing its reach and impact across regional healthcare professionals and students. The participants praised the forum highly for its educational value and practical insights into medication side effects, a crucial aspect of pharmacy practice.
Prof. Muhammad Al-Shorbagy, Dean of GMU College of Pharmacy, opened the forum by highlighting its importance in improving pharmacists’ practices across the region. “Today’s discussion is not merely about sharing knowledge but about transforming our practice in ways that directly benefit patient safety and care,” he stated.
Keynote speaker from UCSF, Dr. Lisa Kroon, delivered engaging talks filled with memorable examples of insulin dose adjustment strategies that pharmacists must be aware about. Her expertise provided invaluable insights into the complex nature of insulin dose adjustment and the critical role of pharmacists in managing patient outcomes.
Adding to the richness of the discussions, PharmD interns from GMU shared real-life experiences and strategies in counseling patients on insulin dose adjustment.
The sessions encouraged active engagement, rigorous questioning, and creative thinking, fostering an environment of learning and professional development.
This forum not only served as a learning platform but also as a dialogue space where professionals and students shared experiences, discussed challenges, and seeked collective solutions to enhance patient care and safety. The success of this event has set the stage for future collaborations between GMU and UCSF, promising further advancements in global healthcare education and practice.