Francis RICHARD

Francis Richard is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal. He has been practicing as a community pharmacist in Montreal since 2015 and holds a certification in medication therapy management (BCMTMS). Since 2022, he has been actively involved in teaching and modernizing clinical training labs, focusing on immersive and virtual simulation technologies like MyDispense. He serves on the OPQ Admission Committee and Montreal Regional Pharmaceutical Services Committee (CRSP). His professional contributions include developing continuing education programs for pharmacists and ATPs, collaborating with organizations like Pfizer and BMS, and contributing to telepharmacy initiatives with TherAppX. He has received notable awards for teaching excellence and emerging pharmacist leadership.

• Educations:
• PharmD, Université de Montréal (2015)
• MScPhm, University of Florida (2020)
• Microprogramme in Pharmacy Management, Université Laval (2017)
• Healthcare Simulation Essentials, Harvard (2022)
• Key Expertise: Community pharmacy practices, chronic disease management, medication optimization, and educational simulation.
• Grants & Projects: Contributed to a teleexpertise platform pilot with TherAppX and modernization of clinical training labs.