Dr. Samara is City of Hope vice president and chief pharmacy officer, a role she has held since June 2020. Beforehand, she was chief of pharmacy service for the National Institutes of Health. She has also served as chief of pharmacy for VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, Calif. She is passionate about using pharmacy to address health disparities and improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the care continuum.
Wafa Samara, PharmDhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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Chief pharmacy officers provide systemwide oversight of medication management and drug supply, which in turn creates a safer patient experience. These executives are also responsible for leading cost-effective pharmacy strategy, implementing impactful pharmacy policies, driving automation and technology initiatives, and educating the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
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