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Sara Mahmoud
Sara Mahmoud
At Pacific Since: 2023
Sara Fouad Mahmoud, PharmD earned her doctor of pharmacy from University of Colorado, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Hamad Medical Corporation and post-doctorate Fellowship in Academic Pharmacy at the University of Southern California, Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Her passion for patient care started with her role as a student in helping underserved populations. Dr. Mahmoud has over a decade of experience as a clinical pharmacist in several specialties, primarily in critical care and emergency medicine. She also practiced in general medicine, cardiology and surgery. Throughout her career, she has led several initiatives, including the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in urology and emergency medicine, as well as an anticoagulation stewardship program for orthopedic surgery. She also precepted emergency medicine rotations for PharmD and PGY1 learners and coordinated a health care system’s continuous professional development office. Additionally, Dr. Mahmoud served on the organizational and scientific committee for the Qatar Pharmacy Conference. In recognition of her contributions to professional development and the advancement of pharmacy practice internationally, she has received numerous awards.
Dr. Mahmoud has a special interest in digital health and artificial intelligence (AI). She serves as the faculty champion for integrating digital health and AI concepts into PharmD courses. She is a member of the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ AI in Pharmacy Advisory Council and serves on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s AI Task Force. She is recognized for her work integrating AI and digital health technologies into pharmacy education and is committed to advancing the use of AI in clinical research and teaching. To support this work, she has received several grants, including a National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation grant for innovation in teaching. She is also a member of the 2026–27 cohort of the University of the Pacific AI Fellowship Program.
A world traveler who enjoys nature, her interests include hiking, running, water activities and golf.
BSc, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Cairo University
PharmD, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Hamad Medical Corporation
Fellowship in Academic Pharmacy, University of Southern California
Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Mahmoud is passionate about helping students succeed. Drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience and service as an APPE preceptor, she is committed to preparing future pharmacists to excel in both clinical rotations and professional practice. She believes pharmacy education should empower students to pursue their interests while equipping them to become skilled practitioners and future leaders.
Courses
PHAR 532: Case Based 3- Acute care
PHAR 431: Skills IV – Inpatient care
PHAR 641: Pain, immune and inflammatory disorders
COMP1931 – AI in healthcare (Elective)
Research Summary
“I ask questions to try and make patient care better and develop pharmacy education.”
Research Interests
- Integrating digital health and artificial intelligence in pharmacy education
- Resilience and wellbeing
- Continuous and procedural sedation
- Thrombolytics in ST-elevation MI
Scholarly Activity
Awards and Grants
January 2025: Entrepreneurship award for utilizing machine learning in clinical research
April 2025: National Association of Chain Drug Supply (NACDS) foundation for Innovation in Teaching to integrate Digital Health and AI concepts in PharmD curriculum
December 2025: Pharmacy Practice Scholarship Grant. New Investigator award
March 2026: Dean’s innovation award for integrating digital health in PharmD curriculum
Publications
11.2025 El Hajj MS, Elmalik A, Mahmoud SF, et al. Drug-related emergency department visits in Qatar: a prospective cohort study. BMC Emerg Med. 2025;25(1):242. Published 2025 Nov 24. doi:10.1186/s12873-025-01369-8
8.2025 Mahmoud SF, El Malik A, Ibdah Z, Saudi M, Alinier G, Saad MO. Association Between Polyethylene Glycol Dose and Length of Hospital Stay in Body Packing Patients: A Retrospective Review. Emergency Care and Medicine. 2025; 2(3):41. https://doi.org/10.3390/ecm2030041
1.2025 Mohamed A, Mahmoud S, Fahmi AM, et al Tenecteplase vs Reteplase in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2025 Jan-Dec;31:10760296251316876. doi: 10.1177/10760296251316876. PMID: 39905762; PMCID: PMC11795611.
6.2024 S. Lan, S. Mahmoud, K. Franson; A narrative review on the Impact of Online Health Misindormation on Patient’s Bahvior and Communication. Am J Health Behav. 2024, 48 (2): 564-572.
4.2024 Culp M, Mahmoud S, et al; An Artificial Intelligence Supported Medicinal Chemistry Project: An example for incorporating Artificial Intelligence Within the Pharmacy Curriculum. Am J Pharm Educ. April 2, 2024. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100696
2022 H. Mitwally, M. Saad, D. Alkhiyami, A. Fahmi, S. Mahmoud et al; Risk of SerotoninSyndrome in acutely ill patients receiving linezolid and opioids concomitantly: Aretrospective cohort study. IJID Regions (2022). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2022.09.008
2022 Y. El Torki, O. Abdallah, S. Riaz, S. Mahmoud et al; Burnout among pharmacy professionals in Qatar: A cross sectional study. PLoS ONE 17 (5):e0267438. DOI: https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone.0267438
2020 D. Goff, D. Oredope et al; Global contributions of pharmacists during COVID-19 pandemic. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2020 https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1329
2019 H. Mitwally, M.Saad, S.Mahmoud; Hyperglycemia risk evaluation of hydrocortisone intermittent boluses versus continuous infusion in septic shock patients. Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
2019 E Alhmoud, Sara Mahmoud et al; Utilizing Nominal group technique for planning and implementing professional development program for clinical pharmacists in Qatar. Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
2018 S. Mahmoud, R. Al Anany et al; Needs assessment for PGY1 preceptors’ professional development: A cross-sectional study. Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy. DOI: 10.10002/jac5.1059. Page: 328
2018 A.Mohamed, S. Mahmoud et al; Effectiveness of clonidine in treating dexmedetomidine withdrawal in a patient with co-existing psychiatric illness: A case report. Am J Case Rep.2018; 19: 875-879
2018 S. Mahmoud, H. Mitwally et al; Use of Pamidronate to treat hypercalcemia in an oncology dialysis patient: A case report. Am J Case Rep 2018 Sep 13;19:1087-1089. DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.908605.
2018 Abdeljaleel OA, Alnadhari I, S.Mahmoud et al; Treatment of Renal Fungal Ball with Fluconazole Instillation Through a Nephrostomy Tube: Case Report and Literature Review. Am J Case Rep. 2018 Oct 4;19:1179-1183. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.91111
Oral presentations:
October 2026: Faculty as The Teacher : How to integrate digital health in PharmD curriculum. Digital Health Learning Series by the American Association Colleges of Pharmacy
July 2026: AI-powered pharmacy. A workshop on Digital health, AI and ethical use of health technology including showcase on digital devices. USC Summer International Program
2.2026: AI from bed side with zero risk. Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (CSHP)
10.2025: Teaching Ethics in the Digital Era: An application-based approach to transform student perspectives on digital health and artificial intelligence (AI track)
California Society of Health Sciences Pharmacists (CSHP) Seminar, San Diego
9.2025: The Power of AI: Revolutionizing Education and Clinical Research. VA Preceptor development Conference (National)
7.20.25: Ethics in digital health: Preparing students through inter-professional education. Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conference, Australia
7.2025: Case-Based Excellence: Strategies for Effective Skill Development. Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conference, Australia
1.2025: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Education. American Association Colleges of Pharmacy AI Institute conference
7.2024: Itch, Twine, Miro and Other Serious Storylines: Developing Creative Computer Based Simulations Mapped to COEPA outcomes. Special Session: AACP conference, Boston, MA
7.2024: AI-powered Pharmacy. The impact of Artificial Intelligence on patient care. University of Southern California International Students Program
6.2024: Empowering Pharmacy Educators to Navigate the Digital Health Landscape. American Association Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Learning Series
7/2023: AI-powered pharmacy workshop. USC Summer International Program
7/2023: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in pharmacy education: A classroom experience. Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conference (LLLP), Colorado, USA
7/2023: Career opportunities in pharmaceutical industry in the United States. Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conference, Colorado, USA
7/2023: Demystifying digital health for pharmacy educators and practitioners. Life Long Learning in Pharmacy Conference, Colorado, USA
3/2023: AI-powered pharmacy, a guide for practitioners and educators. Washington State Pharmacy Association, Idaho
3/2023: Tech Talk: Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. American Academy College Pharmacists, Special Interest Group Presentation
7/2020: Interprofessional Education: Enhancing Collaborative Practice through legislative change and advocacy (global perspective). American Academy of College Pharmacy (AACP) Conference, USA
2/2019: Filling the gap between textbook and reality: Ambulatory case-based approach. 5th Qatar International Pharmacy Conference; Workshop for pharmacists, Qatar
11/2017: Acid Base Workshop. In collaboration with: Dr. Douglas Fish, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, BCPS-AQID. Pharmacists and technicians, 4th Qatar International Pharmacy Conference, Qatar
