On Friday, January 26th, 2024, the College of Pharmacy at Gulf Medical University organized an interactive career counseling session titled, “Navigating through Pharmacy Professional Competency Exams”.
The session took the form of a panel discussion, featuring 12 Professionals in the field who had successfully obtained eligibility letters from either the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), or the Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH). These Professionals shared their personal experiences and provided invaluable tips and tricks about the exams.
The following panelists participated in the event:
- Selma Benwahmane Castell [RPh, pharmacist (DHA), 2022. Clinical Preceptor, GMU & Hospital Pharmacist, TUH]
- Visal S Vinod [RPh, Pharmacist (DHA), 2022]
- Sruthy K V [RPh, Clinical Pharmacist (DHA), 2021. Clinical pharmacist, Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital]
- Hadel Fuad Alzuabi [RPh, pharmacist (MOH), 2023. Teaching Assistant, GMU]
- Ruth Alex [RPh, Pharmacist (MOH), 2023. Clinical Preceptor, GMU & TUH]
- Juny Sebastian [RPh, Pharmacist (MOH), 2023. Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, GMU]
- Abir Alazi [RPh, clinical pharmacist (MOH), 2023. clinical preceptor and Clinical Pharmacist TUH]
- Seeba Zachariah [RPh, pharmacist (MOH) 2016, and clinical pharmacist (MOH), 2021. Clinical Assistant Professor at GMU, Clinical Pharmacist, TUH]
- Shabaz Mohiuddin [RPh, clinical pharmacist (MOHAP), 2021. Chair, Dept. of Clinical Pharmacy, TUH. Lecturer and Preceptor, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy]
- Ahmad El Ouweini [RPh, Clinical Pharmacist (MOHAP), 2021. Clinical Pharmacist and Lecturer, GMU]
- Noor Sadiq [RPh, licensed pharmacist (DOH), 2021. Pharmacist, Al Thiqa Pharmacy].
- Shrouq Abu Jadallah [RPh, Clinical pharmacist (DOH), 2023].
The session concluded with a key take-home message from each speaker and a valuable discussion with attendees. This discussion provided a comprehensive understanding of the pathway to success in pharmacy professional competency exams.
