Sam Hsieh
About Sam Hsieh
Sam Hsieh is an EAP Pharmacist currently working at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. With a background in pharmacy and clinical roles, he has held various positions in healthcare, including clinical pharmacist and telehealth pharmacist.
Current Role as EAP Pharmacist
Sam Hsieh currently works at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as an EAP Pharmacist. His responsibilities include assessing requests for coverage of drug products not listed on the formulary of the Ontario Drug Benefit Program. He reviews requests against approved clinical criteria and prepares decision responses to physicians.
Previous Experience in Pharmacy
Prior to his current role, Sam Hsieh held various positions in the pharmacy sector. He worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at Mackenzie Health from 2015 to 2018 in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He also served as a Telehealth Pharmacist at the Ontario Pharmacists Association from 2014 to 2015 in Toronto. His experience includes roles as a Staff Pharmacist and Area Relief Pharmacist at Loblaw Companies Limited between 2012 and 2014 in Kingston and Whitby, Ontario.
Educational Background in Pharmacy and Biochemistry
Sam Hsieh earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Honours Science with a specialization in Biochemistry - Biotechnology from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2003 to 2008.
Research and Analysis Experience
Sam Hsieh has experience in research and data analysis. He participated in the Immunoglobulin Screening Pilot (IGSP) as an assessor, providing analysis of the data collected. His previous roles also include working as a Research Assistant at Merck Frosst in 2007 and at Environment Canada in 2005.
Internship and Early Career Roles
In the early stages of his career, Sam Hsieh completed an internship as a Pharmacy Intern at Loblaw Companies Limited in 2012. He also worked as a Pharmacy Student at Oak Ridges Pharmacy in 2009 and as an Editorial Assistant at Pronk & Associates in 2006. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in the pharmacy field.