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Dr. Tarun Wadhwa

Associate Professor & In-Charge - Documentation and Strategic Planning

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Educational Qualification

Doctorate

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) under the faculty of pharmacy from KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India [2014].

Fellowship

  • Senior Research Fellow (ICMR fellowship) [Aug 2007- Dec 2009].

Post-Graduation

  • M. Pharm (Pharmacy Practice) from Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University formerly known as Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, Karnataka, India with first division [2005- 2007].
  •  Secured first position in M. Pharm-II (Pharmacy Practice) & ranked as topper with 89% marks.

Graduation

  •  B. Pharm from Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat affiliated to Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, Haryana, India with first division [2004].
Experience
  • Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmacy, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (1st Sept. 2022 onwards).
  • In-charge, Center for Educational Development and Research, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (10th March 2022 onwards).
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (previous position).
  • Lecturer, Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology, RAK College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (4th March 2013 to 28th Feb. 2014).
  • Member, RAKMHSU Research & Ethics Committee (from 19th Nov. 2014 to Sept. 2019).
  • Member, University Examination Committee.
  • Member, CEDAR (Centre for Educational Development and Research), RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (22nd Sep. 2014 onwards).
  • Secretary, CEDAR (Centre for Educational Development and Research), RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (from 17th Nov. 2015 to March 2022).
  • Coordinator, Practice School- Community at RAKCOPS, RAKMHSU, RAK, UAE (from Nov. 2017 to June 2020).
  • ICMR Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at J N Medical College, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India (Aug. 2007 to Dec. 2009). 
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLEU’s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum, Karnataka, India (March 2010 to Oct. 2012).
  • Deputy in charge, Pharmacovigilance center, KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka, India (May 2011 to Oct 2012).
  • Faculty, Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (PGDCR), KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India (Jan 2008 to Oct 2012).
  • Clinical Research Coordinator at Site Management Office (SMO), KLES Dr Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belgaum, Karnataka, India (Jan 2008 to Oct. 2012).
Courses Taught
  • Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
  • Pharmacy Practice-1
  • Pharmacy Practice-2
  • Pharmacy Practice-3
  • Pharmacovigilance (Elective)
  • Practice School - Community
  • Practice School - Hospital 
  • Principles of Clinical Pharmacy Practice & PDA
  • Hospital Pharmacy & Pharmacoinformatics
  • Pharmacotherapeutics-2
  • Pharmacotherapeutics-3
  • Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Publications     
  • Role and Effectiveness of Intra-articular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2022 Apr 26;14(4):e24503. doi: 10.7759/cureus.24503. PMID: 35651409; PMCID: PMC9135165.
  • "Experiential training during COVID 19 pandemic: a virtual attachment experience from a college of pharmaceutical sciences in the United Arab Emirates". International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP) Journal Pharmacy Education 2021;21(1):51-55. 
  • Aftab Alam, Tarun Wadhwa, Elwaleed Hassan. Acute Coronary Syndrome – Exploring the Evidences - Clinical Pharmacist Driven Cardiac Review. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2020;13(4):304-310.
  • Anam A Rabbani, Padma GM Rao, Tarun Wadhwa, PK Gupta. Safety Profile of Warfarin versus Dabigatran in Adult Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation – A Prospective Cohort Study. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2020;13(2):180-191. 
  • Wadhwa T, Jalal H, Merghani M, Shehhi AA. Strengthening Medication Adherence Practices in Chronic Disease Patients - Clinical Pharmacist Driven Focused Approach. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2019;12(2):70-76.
  • Wadhwa T, Sheikh SG, Rao PG. Monitoring and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions Due to Cardiovascular Drugs in Patients Admitted to a Secondary Care Hospital in Northern Emirate- A Prospective Surveillance Study. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice 2018;11(2):71-78.
Achievements
  • Well appreciated for the Oral Scientific Paper presented at 5th International Conference of the Faculty of Pharmacy: "Multidisciplinary Pharmaceutical Research" organized by Jordan University of Sciences & Technology, Jordan (7th June to 8th June 2023).
  • 2nd Best Poster Presentation Award 12th Medication Safety Conference, Abu Dhabi (1st to 3rd Nov. 2019).
  • 3rd Best Poster Presentation Award 12th Medication Safety Conference, Abu Dhabi (1st to 3rd Nov. 2019).
  • Won awards for mentoring students in various categories at DUPHAT and Students Scientific Conference. 
  • Bagged ‘Best Oral Presentation Award’ under the category ‘Medication Safety’ for the scientific paper on "Adverse drug reactions reflecting patient’s morbidity- need for vigilant monitoring" presented in 7th Medication Safety Conference supported by Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. (SEHA) and accredited by Health Authority- Abu Dhabi at Jumeirah Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, UAE (7th to 9th Nov. 2014).
  • Won first prize and awarded as "Best Speaker" for the Debate competition organized by KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research, KLE Deemed University, Belgaum held on the occasion of Teachers’ Day Celebration at Dr. B. S. Jirge Memorial Hall, J. N. Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka (05 Sep 2011).