Sadia Zafar

Sadia Zafar

Clinical Assistant Professor
School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Location: 230 Park Avenue, M-SP1-01

Courses

  • Mental Health and Wellness
  • Clinical Skills

Research

  • Digital Psychiatry and Technology-Enabled Care
  • Psychopharmacology and Treatment Optimization
  • Education and Workforce Development
  • Behavioral Health Integration and Care Delivery Models
  • Cultural Psychiatry and Health Equity
  • Neuropsychiatry and Brain-Behavior Research
  • Trauma, Stress, and Resilience

Education

  • MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Worcester)
  • MS, University of Florida
  • BS, University of Florida

Academic Profile

Professor Sadia Zafaris is a psychiatric Physician Assistant with a professional background in engineering and project management. She holds BS and MS degrees in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida and earned her MS in Physician Assistant Studies from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
 
Sadia began her clinical career in primary care, managing chronic disease and preventive health before transitioning to psychiatry, where she developed a strong interest in complex psychosocial needs. She has experience in medical education as a clinical skills instructor at St. Elizabeth University, a mentor to pre-PA and PA students, and a preceptor for students completing outpatient family medicine rotations.
 
Combining clinical expertise, systems-engineering training, and a commitment to teaching, Sadia is dedicated to preparing future clinicians to practice effectively in an evolving, technology-enabled healthcare landscape.

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