Learnings from Policy Leaders in Pharmacy around the World: Eastern Mediterranean Region/Middle East - Part 2

The academic section concluded with a strategic plan, and advocacy and global influence were identified as critical priorities for the section. Panelists representing key stakeholders worldwide will be invited to address the following questions related to advocacy and change management. 1.) What has worked well in your region to shape education policy? 2) What challenges did you face? 3) How can the FIP academic section influence education policy in your region? 4) What advice do you have for individuals entering this area of advocacy and policy in pharmacy education? Live participants will be encouraged to provide additional perspectives.

Series coordinators:

- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor, University of Sharjah UAE, Expert Advisory Board Panel at the WHO, United Arab Emirates

- Barry Bleidt, Adjunct Professor - Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, United States

Panellists:

- Osama Ibrahim, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, School of Pharmacy, New Giza University, Egypt

- Moureq Alotaibi, Associate Professor, King Saud University, President, Saudi Pharmaceutical Society, KSA, Saudi Arabia

- Diana Malaeb, Assistant Professor, Gulf Medical University, United Arab Emirates

- Sara Ramadan, CEO & Founder, Catalyst, United Arab Emirates

- Rana Ibrahim, Doctor in Pharmacy, Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates