Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP

Coordinator, On-Site Coordinator, Phoenix Pharmacy Pathway

Assistant Professor

Contact

youseftoma@creighton.edu
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
Faculty - Pharmacy, OT, PT
Pharmacy Practice Faculty
Pharmacy Faculty
Pharmacy Practice
PHX - Phoenix Health Sciences - 715I

Yousef Toma, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, AAHIVP

Coordinator, On-Site Coordinator, Phoenix Pharmacy Pathway

Assistant Professor

Dr. Toma currently serves as an assistant professor of pharmacy practice and the on-site coordinator for the Phoenix pharmacy pathway at Creighton. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences, Henderson, NV. He completed a PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Residency at Optum Specialty Pharmacy in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Toma is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), a Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP), and a Certified HIV Pharmacist (AAHIVP). He was recognized as a Distinguished Young Pharmacist by the Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA), named the 2023 Alumni Roadrunner from Roseman University, and awarded the Educator of the Year at Creighton University for the academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

Teaching Interests

  • Pharmacy Skills Lab; Oncology; HIV

Research Focus

  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Department

Pharmacy Practice (Phoenix)

Position

Assistant Professor

Presentations

  • Orton C, Toma Y, Barlow S, Hines J, Al Qazzaz R. Mentorship and Sponsorship: A Panel Perspective. Arizona Pharmacy Association Annual Convention. Phoenix, AZ, June 9, 2024. 2024
  • Toma Y. Breaking Barriers: Enhancing PrEP Access and Adherence in Underserved Populations. Arizona Pharmacy Association Annual Convention. Phoenix, AZ, June 9, 2024. 2024
  • Toma Y. Elevate Your Residency Candidacy: Strategies to Shine in the Pharmacy Residency Selection. Arizona Pharmacy Association Annual Convention. Phoenix, AZ, June 8, 2024. 2024
  • Toluee S, AL Garaawi O, DeMartinis H, Toma Y, Younger T. Empowering pharmacy students through interprofessional service learning: The saint Vincent de Paul buddies initiative. Arizona Pharmacy Association Annual Convention. Phoenix, AZ, June 8, 2024. 2024
  • Carter L, Pham J, Sanchez S, Swanson B, Toma Y, Fuji KT. Experiences and training needs of pharmacy technicians related to social determinants of health. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Virtual Symposium. Online, May 21, 2024. 2024
  • Carter L, Pham J, Sanchez S, Swanson B, Toma Y, Fuji KT. Experiences and training needs of pharmacy technicians related to social determinants of health. American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, March 23, 2024. 2024
  • Toma Y. Mastering HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Landscape. Presentation. Roseman University Founders Week. Virtual meeting. October 23, 2023. 2023
  • Begley K, Toma Y, Ivers T, Cruz M. Implementation and Evaluation of Insurance Adjudication Activities in a Skills Lab Curriculum. AACP Pharmacy Education 2023. Aurora, CO. July 23, 2023. 2023
  • Toma Y, Ivers TP. Focus on HIV Treatment: Debate. Presentation. Arizona Pharmacy Annual Convention. Tucson, AZ. June 25, 2023. 2023
  • Fredrickson M, Abdlrasul F, Salvo M, Toma Y, Hess K, Clapper E, Clapper A, Novak J. Why Get Involved? A Cross-Sectional Survey of Factors That Motivate and Hinder Pharmacy Student Involvement In Professional Organizations. Poster. Ohio Pharmacists Association Annual Conference. Columbus, OH. April 14, 2023. 2023
  • Toma Y, Mathews K, Sredzinski E. Effect of an advanced pharmacy practice experience specialty pharmacy rotation on Doctor of Pharmacy graduates career goals. Poster. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Anaheim, CA. December 11, 2019. 2019

Awards

  • 2023-2024 Educator of the Year
    Recognized by the third-year pharmacist students (Omaha Class of 2025) for my commitment to my students and their personal, educational, and professional development.
    Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
  • Roadrunner Alumni Award
    Recognized as an alumnus who have made a significant impact by giving back to Roseman University through their time, resources, mentorship, and more.
    Roseman University of Health Sciences
  • Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award
    Recognized by the Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA) for demonstrating significant leadership in Arizona pharmacy.
    Arizona Pharmacy Association
  • 2022-2023 Educator of the Year
    Recognized by the third-year pharmacist students (Distance Class of 2024) for my commitment to my students and their personal, educational, and professional development.
    Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
  • 2022-2023 Educator of the Year
    Recognized by the first-year pharmacist students (Campus Class of 2026) for my commitment to my students and their personal, educational, and professional development.
    Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
  • Outstanding Professionalism Award
    Recognized as the Class of 2019 student who has exhibited a high degree of professionalism throughout the Pharm.D. program at Roseman University
  • Phi Lambda Sigma
    Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS) that recognizes and fosters leadership among its members