somasundaram0311

DHA Qualified Pharmacist

About Candidate

Clinical pharmacist with 3.5+ years of experience across ICU, academic, and retail pharmacy settings. Strong expertise in
antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacotherapy, clinical audits, and research, combined with solid knowledge of pharmaceutical operations and patient care.

Location

Education

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Pharm D 2022
Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) – a comprehensive six-year professional degree focused on clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacotherapy, and patient-centered care. The program included extensive hospital-based clinical rotations with training in prescription review, medication safety, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacovigilance, and multidisciplinary healthcare collaboration.

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MBA in Pharmaceutical Business Management 2027
Parul University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – equipping strong foundations in management, healthcare operations, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. Focused on enhancing business acumen, decision-making skills, and understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry dynamics.

Work & Experience

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Pharmacist cum Assistant Professor 23/06/2025 - 15/04/2026
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

• Delivered lectures on clinical pharmacology and therapeutics • Supervised research, audits, and case presentations • Conducted training for healthcare professionals

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Clinical Pharmacist - ICU 29/03/2023 - 26/05/2025
Kovai Medical Center and Hospital

• Provided pharmacotherapy support in critical care settings • Led antimicrobial stewardship interventions and antibiotic optimization • Conducted prescription validation, ADR monitoring, and audits • Participated in antibiogram preparation and quality improvement programs

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Pharmacist Trainee 20/02/2020 - 20/01/2021
Medplus

• Provided patient counselling and OTC recommendations • Managed inventory, expiry tracking, and compliance • Supported pharmacy operations and customer service