College of Pharmacy and Nutrition Experiential Learning Office

EL Office Staff

For general inquiries, please contact pharmacyel@usask.ca.

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Arlene Dies BSP, GCert
Elective Experience and Logistics Lead

Arlene is the primary point of contact for students, preceptors, coordinators, and facilitators involved in elective and service learning experiences. She oversees PHAR 189 Service Learning, PHAR 388 Professional Practice Projects, and PHAR 483 and PHAR 484 elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). Arlene also leads recruitment and scheduling logistics for the EL Office.


Melanie Harding BSP, ACPR
Hospital Practice Experience Lead

Mel is the primary point of contact for students and preceptors in hospital and health-systems settings. She facilitates PHAR 288 Immersions and oversees PHAR 285 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs), PHAR 481 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs), and hospital-based PHAR 483/484 elective APPEs.


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Saara Mohamed BSP
Community Practice Experience Lead

Saara is the primary point of contact for students and preceptors in community pharmacy settings. She facilitates and coordinates PHAR 188 Immersions and oversees PHAR 185 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs) and PHAR 482 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).


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Taylor Raiche BSP, ACPR, MSc
Director, Pharmacy Experiential Learning

Taylor provides strategic and operational leadership for the PharmD Experiential Learning (EL) Program, including overseeing EL curriculum, assessment and evaluation of students, preceptor training and development, quality assurance, and innovation.