Rima
Charara,
PharmD
clinical Assistant Professor
Wayne State University
Dr. Rima M. Charara is a Clinical Pharmacist at Metro Detroit Endocrinology, Assistant Clinical
Professor, Course Director -Service Learning at Wayne State University School of
Medicine, and Adjunct Assistant Professor-Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences. DEW Clinic Faculty and supervises students at both the DEW
Clinic and River-walkers Blood Pressure Screening Clinics.
Dr. Charara BS in Pharmacy- Wayne State University & PharmD-
University of Florida. Board certifications- Board Certified
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Board Certified–Advanced Diabetes Management, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and Board-Certified Medication Therapy Management. Active memberships APhA, MPA, ADCES & NAAMA
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
During a weekly community riverwalk, interprofessional students from medicine and pharmacy provide free blood pressure screenings and health counseling. The RiverWalkers that agree to be screened receive health resources, information on free clinics, primary care providers, and nutrition guidance. Through this initiative, interprofessional students assess blood pressures manually while supervised by faculty, pharmacists and physicians. Holistic patient assessments, referrals, and counseling on medication adherence and lifestyle changes to maintain blood pressure goals. This program further…