Sandip Rathod

Dr. Sandip Rathod serves as an Adjunct Professor of Health Services Administration at the School of Health Services Administration, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Bradenton campus, and contributes to the Master of Science in Medical Cannabinoid Therapeutics (MCT) program. As Market Director of Pharmacy, he oversees multi-site clinical and operational pharmacy services with strategic leadership in regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) from LECOM Bradenton
• Master of Healthcare Services Administration from LECOM Bradenton
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Nirma University Institute of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Pharmacy from K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Dr. Rathod's research centers on healthcare interoperability, health policy, and organizational dynamics in complex care environments. His teaching methodology emphasizes applied learning and systems thinking, specifically addressing health information exchange frameworks like TEFCA, healthcare administration systems, and performance measurement strategies. This expertise stems directly from his dissertation analyzing policy factors influencing Trusted Exchange Framework adoption in U.S. healthcare.

Professionally, he bridges enterprise-level policy implementation with frontline pharmaceutical operations, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration to translate real-world healthcare challenges into educational contexts for future professionals.