Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist Care: Clinical, Economic, and Humanistic Impacts: Volume 3: Volume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781779641946)

Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi, PhD, FRSPH (UK), is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE (previously known as Ajman University). He graduated with a bachelor degree in pharmacy (BPharm) from Sana University, Yemen and obtained master and PhD degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. Prof. Yaser has many postgraduate programs certificates including: Training to Teach in Medicine 2023 from Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; and Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching from The Council of Australasian University Leaders in Learning and Teaching (CAULLT). Prof. Yaser is a fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, UK. He has more than 20 years of experience in education, practice, and research in Yemen, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia. He has held various academic and professional positions, including Deputy Dean for Medical Sciences College; PharmD Program Director, Head of Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice Department; Head of Teaching & Learning Committee; Head of Training Committee; Head of Curriculum Committee, etc. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in international journals and book chapters and has edited more than 30 books and 1500 book chapters in books published by Springer, Elsevier, and Taylors & Francis, USA. Prof. Yaser has supervised/co-supervised PhD, master, PharmD, and BPharm students. He is a reviewer for eight recognized international peer-reviewed journals. Prof. Yaser taught, prepared, designed, and wrote many pharmacy programs for many universities including Master of Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice program; PharmD program and BPharm program; internship/clerkships for Master, PharmD and BPharm programs; more than 30 courses related to clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice, social pharmacy and patients care. Prof. Yaser has been recognized globally for his contributions to pharmacy practice, education, and medication and patient safety, being listed in the Top 2% Scientists list of the World by Stanford University. He is ranked among the best ten researchers globally in several key areas, highlighting his dedication and expertise in advancing medication safety and effectiveness: Dispensing errors: 1st; Medication errors: 2nd; Drug-related problems: 3rd; Herbal medications: 3rd; Self-Medications: 4th; Medication safety: 7th; Pharmacovigilance: 45th; Adverse Drug Reactions. These accolades reflect his profound impact on the field, significantly advancing pharmacy education, patient care and safety practices.