Howard University
My name is Abdulfattah Yahya M Alhazmi. I am applying for your Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences because I am interested in specializing in Pharmacokinetics. I am impressed with the vision of your Department especially the recognition that as clinical therapeutic problems change, new research efforts need to be creative and flexible in order to successfully meet these new challenges. In fact, I have written a systematic review titled "Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors" in order to highlight my abilities in performing high quality research to improve clinical therapy. I agree with your department’s statement that innovation and evidence-based research are the cornerstones for developing the highest quality care possible for patients. Your department offers the opportunity for me to expand my leadership and knowledge skills; as you can understand I have a strong educational background in Pharmaceutical Science.
I have a Bachelors of Science (BS) in Pharmaceutical Science from Saudi Arabia (2004). My subspecialty was Clinical Pharmacy with an emphasis on pharmacokinetic and drug monitoring. I received my Masters of Science (MS) from Curtin University, Australia in Pharmacokinetic and Drug Monitoring. I was pleased to have received a Distinction grade for my efforts during both my BS and MS degrees. My skills at math, statistics, and computer programming are excellent and indicate the level of my abilities for both critical and analytical thinking. I am comfortable when faced with challenges that require problem solving and dedicated to finding solutions. I can describe myself as a bibliophile because I read hundreds of books in pharmacy; as well as math, statistics, and computer science. This holistic approach has improved my ability to combine analytical thinking and problem solving with a thorough knowledge in pharmacy in order to reach goals for high quality patient welfare outcomes.
Currently, I am a lecturer in the newly established Department of Clinical Pharmacy at Umm Alqura University, Saudi Arabia. I would like to complete my PhD in Pharmacokinetics in order to make successful contributions to the field. I would especially like to work to make the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Umm Alqura University a globally competitive educational program. I like pharmacokinetics, and I am good at it, but my previous study in bachelor and master were emphasized on pharmacotherapy. So, I think completing a PhD with a Pharmacokinetic Specialization will refresh and enhance my knowledge in this field.
My experience has demonstrated that clinical pharmacokinetic monitoring is essential for achieving positive outcomes for patients across the continuum of care and in all practical settings of health systems. However in Saudi Arabia, Pharmacokinetics is only slowly growing. I know that a PhD with a Pharmacokinetics Specialization will enable me deliver a higher quality education in my professorial role.
Thank you for your serious consideration of my application.
