Susan M Abughosh

Susan M Abughosh is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy within the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy. Her career spans over two decades with active research in medication adherence and chronic illness management.

• PhD in Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacoeconomics (University of Rhode Island)
• Bachelor's in Pharmacy (University of Jordan)

Her research focuses on medication adherence interventions for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, employing motivational interviewing techniques and group-based trajectory modeling. Recent work examines adherence patterns in oncology and anticoagulation therapies.

• 2025: 5+ articles on statin adherence and CDK4/6 inhibitor compliance
• 2024: 4+ studies on DOAC adherence and diabetes treatment patterns

Scientific accolades include multiple medal awards from the Academy of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy and Rho Chi Teaching Excellence Awards. She leads medication adherence tracker pilot programs and telephonic motivational interviewing interventions in Medicare Advantage populations.