Full Name
Sally Arif
Position
Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice
Institution
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Bio
Dr. Sally Arif is a tenured Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Midwestern University and a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, she founded the Equity-Minded Collective to address systemic inequities and foster inclusive learning environments. A nationally and internationally recognized speaker on intercultural care and culturally responsive teaching, Dr. Arif has received multiple national and local teaching awards. She currently serves as Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, as an International Commission member for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and as Founder of a pharmacist-led initiative supporting refugee and immigrant health in Chicago. Her book, Shift: A Practical Guide to Cultivating Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare Education, has been a bestseller in medical education since its debut in 2025.
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