Aqsa Akram

Motivated and research-oriented Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) graduate with a strong foundation in hospital pharmacy, drug regulatory affairs, and clinical research. Professional training at Shifa International Hospital and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has equipped me with expertise in pharmaceutical evaluation, medication safety, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based healthcare practices. A published researcher with proven competence in scientific writing, data interpretation, and critical analysis, dedicated to advancing patient care, supporting regulatory excellence, and driving innovation within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Pharmacy Graduate Intern - Shifa International Hospital Ltd. - Islamabad

(2026-06 - 2026-07)

• Successfully completed a structured hospital pharmacy internship with rotations in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, oncology, clinical pharmacy, IV admixture (clean room), drug information, and surgical distribution pharmacies.

Drug Regulatory Affairs Intern - Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) - Islamabad

(2026-02 - 2026-06)

• Internship in Drug Regulatory Affairs Department of Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, Islamabad.
• Completed 4 months internship in Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Registration Division.
• Supported pharmaceutical regulatory assessment and registration activities.
• Completed assigned tasks with satisfactory performance.

Researcher - Riphah International University

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

Cardiovascular Risk Factors Study: Conducted literature review, data collection, and reviewed publication.

Co-author - Riphah International University

(2024-09 - 2025-09)

• Genomic Medicine Research Contribution Research Collaboration | 2025 Explored applications of genomic data in personalized treatment strategies.
• Contributed to academic writing for an international biotechnology book chapter.

Community pharmacy Internship - POF Welfare Trust

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

• Assisted in dispensing and prescription handling.
• Observed drug storage, inventory, and patient counseling practices.

Bachelors (Hons) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) - Pharmacy - Riphah International University (2020-08 - 2026-02)

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC/Intermediate), FSc Pre-Medical - Pre-Medical - Mashal Degree College for Women (2018-01 - 2020-07)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Secondary School Certificate/Matriculation - Sir Syed College Campus 1 Wah Cantt (2015-04 - 2017-12)