Dr. Angel Bhathal
About Dr. Angel Bhathal
Dr. Angel Bhathal serves as the Senior Director of Pharmacy for Healthcare in Canada at GS1, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in pharmacy, including roles in education, clinical practice, and healthcare standards development.
Current Role at GS1
Dr. Angel Bhathal serves as the Senior Director of Pharmacy and Healthcare for Canada at GS1. In this role, she has been instrumental in providing oversight and facilitating committees aimed at optimizing the development and implementation of healthcare standards. Her work focuses on enhancing traceability and patient safety within the clinical supply chain. Dr. Bhathal has been with GS1 since 2019, contributing to strategic implementation plans that promote standards-based technology to advance patient safety and healthcare efficiency.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Dr. Bhathal has a diverse background in healthcare, having worked in various roles prior to her current position. She was employed at Manitoba eHealth within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority as an Inpatients & Professional Development Pharmacist from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she completed an experiential rotation as a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate at Alberta Health Services in 2017. Her experience also includes serving as Education Co-Chair for the Manitoba Branch of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Dr. Bhathal holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Alberta, which she obtained from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) from the University of Manitoba, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Her educational journey has equipped her with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, which she has applied throughout her career in various healthcare settings.
Teaching and Instruction Roles
Dr. Bhathal has contributed to the academic field through various teaching roles. She served as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Manitoba for the course Current Topics PHRM 4470 in 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Pharmacology Instructor at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology during the Winter Session of 2016. These roles reflect her commitment to education and knowledge sharing within the pharmacy profession.
Professional Contributions
Throughout her career, Dr. Bhathal has made significant contributions to the pharmacy profession. She worked as an Evaluator for the Spring Exam at The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada in 2014. Her collaborative efforts with international member organizations have focused on enhancing traceability and patient safety in the clinical supply chain. Dr. Bhathal's strategic initiatives aim to promote standards-based technology that advances healthcare efficiency.