Dharma Naidu

Dharma Naidu is a Regional Coordinator at Monterey Stockton since 2019 and a Medical Educator at the University of the Pacific. He earned his PharmD in 1993 and has over 25 years of experience at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. His role at Pacific involves expanding PharmD student opportunities during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience rotations.

• Education: PharmD (University of the Pacific), PGY1 Hospital Practice Residency (Travis Air Force Base), Pain Management and Palliative Care Traineeship (ASHP), Oncology Certification (BPS)

His research focuses on pharmacist interventions in palliative care, with specific emphasis on refractory cancer pain management and collaborative care strategies. Recent publications analyze clinical dosing approaches and community-wide palliative care improvements.

Professional memberships include:

• Founding member, Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists
• Member, Hematology and Oncology Pharmacists Association

Dharma mentors PharmD students through his teaching roles (PHRM 175, 176, 184, 185) while balancing his clinical work and community palliative care initiatives.