Jude Barakat
About Jude Barakat
Jude Barakat is a Core MTM Pharmacist with extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings. Currently employed at UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health, Barakat has a strong background in clinical pharmacy, research, and quality assurance.
Current Role at UF Health Cancer Center
Jude Barakat currently serves as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist at UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to patient care in an on-site capacity. His role involves providing pharmaceutical care and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy for cancer patients.
Experience at Aspen RxHealth
Since 2021, Jude Barakat has worked as a Core MTM Pharmacist at Aspen RxHealth. In this role, he focuses on medication therapy management, ensuring that patients receive appropriate medication regimens. His experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings enhances his ability to address diverse patient needs.
Educational Background in Pharmacy
Jude Barakat earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pharmacy from Petra University, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Pharmacy, International Practice and Policy from UCL in 2015. This educational foundation supports his clinical expertise in pharmacy.
Previous Clinical Pharmacy Roles
Jude Barakat has held various clinical pharmacy positions throughout his career. He worked as a Clinical Pharmacist and Quality Coordinator at Al Khalidi Hospital and Medical Center in Jordan from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Clinical Review Pharmacist at Walgreens in Orlando for three months in 2022, and as a Home Infusion Clinical Pharmacist at Capstone Vital Care for two months in 2022.
Skills and Expertise in Pharmacy
Jude Barakat possesses a diverse skill set in the pharmacy field, including expertise in chemotherapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) preparation. He has experience in conducting and writing research related to clinical pharmacy and has been involved in educational roles within the pharmacy sector. His background includes quality assurance, enhancing the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical care.