The Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the Faculty of Clinical Pharmacy (Al Baha University) was established in the year 1432 H. Since that date, the department aims, along with the rest of the faculty departments, to serve the community by providing qualified national competencies to work in the medical field and to form a key link in the chain of medical competencies necessary to complete the health care system and medical services and raise health awareness among community members. The department has also gone along with several amendments to the study plan (1433 and 1438 AH) in line with the educational plan and the continuous development in education.

The department offers a variety of clinical courses that prepare the students to play an effective role within the health care team after graduation, in line with the needs of the profession and its development. The courses provide the students with valuable information on therapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, Pharmacoeconomics and epidemiological to ensure patient safety.

Vision

Distinction and leadership in pharmaceutical education by increasing the level of creativity and excellence in the field of clinical pharmacy.

Mission

Contribute to the graduation of a new generation of clinical pharmacist’s professionally qualified and able work independently and in a responsible manner for the rationale of drug use, provision of pharmaceutical services, improving pharmaceutical education, scientific research and clinical skills. Also they should be capable of supporting and developing the drug industry and participate actively in community service in light of commitment to ethical and professional values.

Goals

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy supports the overall vision of the faculty and University by:

• Providing clinical pharmacy education based on the latest global pharmaceutical practices.
• Creating a new generation of distinguished pharmacists and enabling them to gain experience in pharmaceutical sciences through innovation and excellence in theoretical and practical education in the field of patient care and public health in an effort to graduate practitioners and researchers in all fields of pharmacy.
• Providing students with basic concepts and principles in the field of clinical pharmacy practice to gain knowledge and necessary skills, face professional challenges, and take responsibility for making the right decisions in the field of pharmacy.
• Serving the community by participating in various scientific activities that lead to advancement and development of the health care system.

Head of Department of Clinical Pharmacy

Dr. Jawher Abdelhak (Please click here)

University main Campus, Building 2, Office S113

Email: jabdelhak@bu.edu.sa

Extension: 14878