Sally Arif

Sally Arif is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University's College of Pharmacy in Downers Grove, where she has taught since 2010 and achieved full professorship with tenure in 2022. She holds a Pharm.D. degree and is board certified in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and clinical pharmacology (BCCP). Her work focuses on advancing health equity through culturally responsive pharmacy education, addressing social determinants of health, and improving care for marginalized communities.

Education:

• Pharm.D. (degree details not specified)
• Board certifications: BCPS (Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist), BCCP (Board Certified Clinical Pharmacologist)

Research Interests:

• Health equity and cultural care frameworks in healthcare delivery
• Cardiovascular disease management and pharmacotherapy
• DEI initiatives in pharmacy education and practice
• Professional identity formation among underrepresented students

Her research trends emphasize systemic barriers in healthcare access, faculty development for cultural competency, and student-centered pedagogy. She has pioneered student-led community health programs targeting Arab-American populations and contributed to global standards for equitable pharmaceutical education through the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).

Her work highlights pharmacy's expanded role in addressing social determinants of health, advocating for marginalized patients, and fostering inclusive educational environments. She has developed curricula integrating intersectionality, allyship, and techquity into pharmacy practice education.