Dr. Karen Dahri

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karen Dahri is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a Clinical Pharmacy Research Specialist at Vancouver General Hospital. She specializes in internal medicine and is dedicated to integrating clinical expertise into her teaching roles, notably as the course coordinator for the Respirology module in the third-year elective, Pharmacy Practice for Acutely Critically Ill Patients. Her research primarily centers on enhancing patient care through the optimization of pharmacists' roles, particularly during transitions of care, and effective clinical skill development for pharmacy students. Karen's contributions to clinical pharmacy have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as her Fellowship from the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists in 2019. She actively engages in research projects aimed at developing quality care indicators for community pharmacists and innovative patient education tools to facilitate hospital discharge processes. Additionally, she has led various presentations on topics like COPD management and sustainability in hospital pharmacy, marking her as a significant figure in advancing pharmacy practice and education in Canada.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.