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Dr. Shawn Bugden is Dean and Professor in the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He is a trained pharmacist with postgraduate studies at the University of Manitoba, University of Washington, and University of Oxford, and has over a decade of experience in hospital pharmacy management, especially in rural and remote Canada.
His research focuses on the optimal use of medications, with key interests in:
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Drug Utilization
- Medication Safety
- Opioid Stewardship
- Health Policy
- Pharmacy Practice
Dr. Bugden's recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on drug safety, chronic disease management, and health policy, particularly in diabetes, dementia, opioid use, and maternal health. His work often involves large-scale observational studies and collaborations with national research networks such as CNODES.
His scientific awards include:
- 2024 Canadian Pharmacists Association’s (CPhA) Past Presidents Award
- 2018 CCA Educator of the Year
- 2018 Honorary Life Member, College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
- 2017 Outstanding Teacher, University of Manitoba
- 2016 Merit Award, University of Manitoba
- 2015 Pharmacist of the Year, College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
- 2010 Centennial Award, College of Pharmacists of Manitoba
- 2009 Award of Merit, Pharmacists Manitoba
Dr. Bugden is actively involved in teaching, particularly in pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, and evidence-based medicine. He has contributed significantly to pharmacy education and competency development. His leadership as Dean underscores his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical sciences and health outcomes research. He is also engaged in scholarship of teaching and learning.
He leads research initiatives in:
- Drug safety and appropriate medication use in dementia
- Opioid utilization and stewardship
- Over-diagnosis and over-treatment in diabetes and COPD
- Pharmacy health human resources policy
