Sum Lam

Dr. Sum Lam is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at St. John's University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She holds board certifications in Pharmacotherapy and Geriatric Pharmacy. Her role includes teaching Doctor of Pharmacy students and training pharmacy residents and PharmD candidates at Winthrop University Hospital, focusing on optimizing drug therapy outcomes for older adults.

Dr. Lam specializes in resolving drug-related issues in geriatric populations, promoting medication adherence, and conducting community outreach programs targeting minorities and underserved groups. She has received a St. John's University Academic Service Learning Mini Grant to integrate community service into her teaching, enhancing students' understanding of course concepts through real-world application.

Her research interests emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration to address drug-related problems in the elderly, appropriate drug use, and public health education. She has contributed to prominent therapeutic textbooks like Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach and peer-reviewed journals such as Cardiology in Review, with a focus on cardiovascular pharmacology, geriatric drug safety, and emerging therapies.

Dr. Lam has a robust publication record spanning drug therapy advancements from 2003 to 2015, covering topics like anticoagulants, diabetes treatments, and neurology interventions. She also serves as a peer reviewer for professional journals and organizations, further contributing to pharmacotherapeutic advancements.

• Education: Clinical Instructor at University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy (prior position)
• Grants: St. John's University Academic Service Learning Mini Grant

Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as GERIATRIC PHARMACOTHERAPY and PREV&MGT DRUG INDUCED DISEASES, reflecting her commitment to advancing clinical pharmacy practice and patient care.