Alfred Awuah

Professional Bio: Dr. Alfred Awuah earned his BS in Biological Science from Georgia State University and PharmD from the University of Georgia. He then completed a two-year combined PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency at Houston Methodist Hospital while concurrently enrolled in the MS in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration program through the University of Houston, known as “The Houston Program.” Dr. Awuah is a past member of the ASHP PSF Executive Committee, served as Communication Lead for the NPF Career Development Advisory Group, and was Chair of the NPF Membership and Outreach Advisory Group.

Reasons for selecting this career path and professional interests: I chose pharmacy as a career to make a positive impact on my community and improve the well-being of patients through safe medication use. The profession offers a multitude of career paths as pharmacists can make interventions in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, there are numerous opportunities to engage with pharmacy learners and other healthcare disciplines.

Professional Interests:

• Academia
• Medication Safety
• Professional Associations
• Clinical Pharmacy Management

Interest in serving on the NPF Executive Committee: My interest in serving on the NPF Executive Committee dates to my positive experiences with my local SSHP and ASHP as a student. The amazing opportunities to connect with my peers and develop professionally led to my continued involvement with ASHP through the NPF. While serving in leadership roles within NPF advisory groups, I knew I wanted to continue to grow as a leader in the Forum and help shape the NPF’s strategic goals. I look forward to serving new practitioners across the country and giving back to the profession!

Benefits of being involved in ASHP as a New Practitioner: ASHP provides several resources to new practitioner members. Whether it’s how to make the transition from student to new practitioner or how to find your niche in pharmacy, there’s a resource for everyone. My favorite benefit of being involved is the opportunity to meet so many different members in practice settings both similar and different than my own. I enjoy getting to work with my peers in advisory groups throughout the year and connect in-person at ASHP conferences.