Farnoosh Zough

Farnoosh Zough, PharmD, is an Associate Professor and Director of Experiential Education in the School of Pharmacy at Loma Linda University. Her roles include overseeing clinical training programs for pharmacy students and teaching core courses in pharmaceutical care, disease management, and advanced pharmacy practice experiences. She holds dual affiliations within the Pharmacy Practice department and the broader School of Pharmacy.

Her research focuses on improving healthcare education and practice through interprofessional collaboration, with notable work on student attitudes toward academic integrity, pharmacist roles in immunization administration, and end-of-life medication practices. Dr. Zough has investigated adherence to clinical guidelines in diabetes and cardiovascular care, contributing to evidence-based practice improvements. She has co-authored studies on topics ranging from dabigatran safety in cardiac patients to the efficacy of rifaximin in hepatic encephalopathy.

Her professional development efforts include designing interprofessional education programs involving dental and pharmacy students, aiming to enhance teamwork in healthcare delivery. Dr. Zough has actively participated in institutional grants examining academic dishonesty in pharmacy education and lipid management protocols. Her work bridges pharmacy education, clinical practice innovation, and interprofessional healthcare collaboration.