Raja’a Alqudah, a licensed Jordanian pharmacist, was granted a scholarship from the Jordanian Embassy in Qatar in 2006, allowing her to obtain her Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Pharmacy from Qatar University in 2012. Upon graduation, she returned to Jordan and pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Jordan, which she completed in 2015.

Her MSc dissertation focused on the role of clinical pharmacists in home medication management through an outpatient hospital-based clinic for patients with chronic conditions in Jordan.

Following her MSc, she worked as a lecturer in the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice Department at the College of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University (ASU) in Jordan, from 2015 to 2020. In 2019, she was recognized as a distinguished researcher at the Faculty of Pharmacy level for the academic year 2018/2019 at ASU.

In 2021, she was awarded a second scholarship from ASU, enabling her to pursue full-time PhD studies. Her PhD dissertation, titled "Access to and Regulation of Antibiotics in Jordan," examined key health policy and behavioral health science aspects related to antimicrobial stewardship. The findings and recommendations from her research aim to inform policy design to promote rational antibiotic use, improve public health outcomes, and strengthen efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Jordan. ​

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• Rajaa’s research lies at the intersection of health policy, behavioural sciences, and pharmacy practice, primarily focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Her work explores the factors influencing antibiotic access, use, and regulation, applying evidence- and theory-informed approaches to understand and address the low-value use of antibiotics. By integrating pharmaceutical policy analysis and behavioural interventions, she aims to inform the development of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) and promote rational antibiotic use.

  Her research interests include:

  • Health policy and regulation related to antibiotic access and use.

  • Behavioural determinants influence antibiotic use and access practices.

  • Pharmacy practice and public health interventions aimed at rationalising antimicrobial use.

  • Strategies to combat AMR through interdisciplinary, policy-driven, and practice-based approaches.

  Through her research, Raja'a seeks to generate insights that support evidence-based policy reforms and promote sustainable solutions for antimicrobial stewardship in Jordan and similar healthcare settings.​

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