Dr. Zia Ul Mustafa at Universiti Sians Malaysia,Malaysia
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👨🎓 Summary
Dr. Zia Ul Mustafa is a passionate clinical pharmacist currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy at Universiti Sains Malaysia. With an M.Phil. in Pharmacology and a Pharm.D., he brings a strong academic foundation to his professional roles. Dr. Mustafa’s career spans hospital pharmacy, clinical research, and academic teaching, with a focus on enhancing clinical pharmacy practices, promoting antimicrobial stewardship, and improving patient safety.
🎓 Education
Dr. Mustafa holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacy (2021 – Present) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he is advancing research in clinical pharmacy practices. He completed his M.Phil. in Pharmacology (2019) from University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, with an outstanding CGPA of 3.75/4.00. He also earned his Pharm.D. in Pharmacy (2016) from the same institution. His academic foundation began with an F.Sc. in Pre-Medical (2011) from Govt. College Sahiwal, Pakistan, followed by Matriculation in Science (2007) from Govt. High School Sahiwal, Pakistan.
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Mustafa’s career includes roles such as Graduate Research Assistant (2021 – 2023) at the Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and Hospital Pharmacist (2024 – Present) at DHQ Hospital, Pakpattan. Previously, he worked as a Hospital Pharmacist (2018 – 2021) at the same hospital. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Demonstrator (Pharmacology) at University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab.
📝 Academic Editorial & Review Roles
Dr. Mustafa is an Editorial Board Member for Frontiers in Public Health and Plos One, and an Invited Reviewer for high-impact journals like Lancet Infectious Diseases, BMC Public Health, Frontiers in Pharmacology, and The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia.
📚 Workshops & Conferences Attended
He has attended numerous professional development sessions, including Pharmacy Practices Training (Punjab Pharmacy Council, 2017), Pharmacotherapy Workshop (Provincial Drug Control Unit, 2018), Quality Assurance Training (University of Health Sciences, Lahore, 2019), and a Seminar on Clinical Pharmacy Practice by Dr. Furqan Hashmi (2018).
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Mustafa has received several accolades, including the Graduate Research Assistantship at Universiti Sains Malaysia and the Laptop Award from the Govt. of the Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif Youth Initiative (2012). He was also recognized with a Sports Organizer Certificate from Punjab University College of Pharmacy.
🌍 Professional Affiliations
Dr. Mustafa is the Country Coordinator for the ADILA Project (Antimicrobial Resistance, Prescribing, and Consumption Data), a collaboration with St George’s, University of London/University of Oxford. He is also a Registered Pharmacist with the Punjab Pharmacy Council, Pakistan (Reg. No. 16220-A/17), and serves as Secretary for the Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committee and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee at DHQ Hospital Pakpattan.
🔧 Skills & Expertise
Dr. Mustafa’s skill set includes excellent communication (verbal and written), strong management abilities (event organization, committee leadership), and a solid background in research (clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, antimicrobial resistance). He is also experienced in teaching and educating students in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Mustafa’s research focuses on Clinical Pharmacy Practices, aiming to advance patient-centered care, Antimicrobial Resistance, advocating for responsible antibiotic use, Pharmacovigilance, enhancing drug safety monitoring, and Pharmaceutical Education, striving to improve curriculum and teaching methodologies.