California Northstate University College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the nation's first 3+4 PharmD-MD Pathway and 3+4 PharmD-DMD Pathway, with both beginning Fall of 2026. These innovative pathways reflect our commitment to advancing interdisciplinary education and expanding opportunities for our students. For additional details, please contact us at COPadmissions@cnsu.edu

Shahanara Ahsan, PharmD, PhD

Shahanara Ahsan, PharmD, PhD

Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences
Assistant Professor

Phone: (916) 686-7870
s.ahsan@cnsu.edu

About

Dr. Shahanara Begum Ahsan is an assistant professor at Department of Clinical and Administrative Sciences at California Northstate University. She earned her PharmD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy. She completed her PhD in International Economics from Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. Her research interests include Pharmacoeconomics, leadership and pharmacy advocacy.

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