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    Rubina Barolia

    The Ahmed Shivji Endowed Professor

    Assistant Dean, Clinical Practice

    rubina.barolia@aku.edu

    Telephone: 92 21 34865446

    Publication

    Education

    • PhD in Nursing | University of Alberta, Canada | 2014
    • Master of Science in Nursing | School of Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University, Pakistan | 2003
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing | School of Nursing and Midwifery | Aga Khan University, Pakistan | 1991

    Training

    • Leadership I: Strategic Planning, AKU | 2024
    • WHO Multi-country Growth Research Project Training, WHO Pakistan | 2024
    • Photovoice: Listening and Learning, Photovoice Worldwide | 202
    • Implementation Research, NIH Workshop | 202
    • Clinical Trial LACTATE Study Training, Liverpool Clinical Trial Centre | 2022
    • Research Excellence Workshops, HEC Pakistan & Elsevier | 202
    • Teaching Enhancement Accreditation, AKU & HEC | 2021
    • Clinical Simulation Workshop (INACSL Standards), AKU-SONAM, Pakistan | 2021
    • Virtual Simulation in Clinical Teaching, AKU-SONAM | 2020–2021
    • Sustainable Development Goals Conference, DUHS | 202
    • Advanced Practice Nursing Workshops, AKU & Partners | 2020–Presen
    • Curriculum Review Initiatives, AKU-SONAM | 2018–2025
    • Communication, Leadership, and Quality Teaching Workshops, AKU Global | 2015–2025

     

    Current areas of teaching

    • Mixed Methods Research | PhD Level
    • Advanced Quantitative Research | PhD Level
    • Systematic Review for Health & Social Sciences | PhD Level
    • Advanced Specialty Practicum: Clinical & Education Track (MScN)
    • Advanced Health Assessment | MScN
    • Qualitative Research and Systematic Reviews | PhD and National Level
    • Acute Care Nursing for Advanced Practice | Post-Master's
    • Critical Care Nursing Diploma | 2024-Present

    Research interests

    • Non-Communicable Disease Prevention | Cardiovascular Focus
    • Women’s Health
    • Systematic Reviews & Qualitative Methodologies
    • Advanced Nursing Practice Models & Clinical Education

    Experience

    • Professor, AKU-SONAM, Pakistan  | 2023-Present
    • Associate Professor, AKU-SONAM, Pakistan | 2020-2023
    • Assistant Dean, Clinical Practice, AKU-SONAM, Pakistan | 2018-Present
    • Lead for APN Development, National & AKUH Levels | 2017-Present
    • Lead for MScN Clinical Track Development | 2016-Present
    • Faculty Practice & Simulation Education Champion | 2015-Present
    • Guest Speaker, Research & Education Programs | 2019-Present
    • International Faculty Mentorship and Capacity Building | 2015-Present

    Professional associations

    • Member, Scientific and Curriculum Committee, Institute of Nursing, DUHS | 2018 – Present
    • Member, Task Force on Non-Communicable Disease Control, Aga Khan Health Board, Pakistan | 2017 – Present
    • PNC Advisor for Inspection, Pakistan Nursing Council | 2016 – Present
    • President, Rho Delta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International | 2018 – 2019
    • President-Elect, Rho Delta Chapter, STTI | 2017 – 2018

    Awards and honours

    • Betty Ford Medical Education Program Award: The Norlien Foundation, Alberta Family Wellness Initiative | April 2014
    • Travel Award: Conference and meetings for systematic reviews, Halifax, NS, Canada | August 2013
    • Travel Award: Awarded by the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta to attend and present at the Thinking Qualitative Symposium at Edmonton, AB, Canada ($1 000 CAD) | 22 May 2012
    • International Graduate Student Award: Awarded by the Development and Public Relations, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada ($1 500 CAD) | September 2011
    • Faculty Development Award: Provided by AKU for pursuing PhD (Nursing) at University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada ($18 000 USD) | November 2009
    • Show Case Awards: For serving Earthquake Victims and Creating Contextual Based Research Culture among Nurses of the Rho Delta Chapter | 28 – 30 September 2006
    • Chapter Leader Academy Graduate Award: Offered by Sigma Theta Tua to present the chapter activities and receive award, Indianapolis, IND USA. ($1 000 USD) | September 2006
    • Overall Distinction MScN Award: Provided by AKU (Pakistan) for distinction in course work and distinction in the MScN thesis. | December 2003
    • Dean’s Honor List: Awarded for outstanding performance in MScN Programme, AKU-SONAM | December 2003
    • Research Award: Award by the Rho Delta Chapter, Sigma Honor Society for best proposal written. | June 2003
    • Best Head Nurse Award: Given to Head Nurses who excel in patient care and staff development | August 1994

    Publications

    • Over 60 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals including BMJ Open, BMC Public Health, Appetite, Public Health Nursing, and Current Atherosclerosis Reports
    • Key publications on Cardiac Rehabilitation, Smoking Cessation, Maternal Sepsis, Cancer Care, Food Insecurity, and Advanced Nursing Practice
    • Book Chapters on Outcome-Based Education & Curriculum Innovation
    • Reports on Advanced Nursing Practice in Pakistan, WHO Projects, and Public Health Initiatives
    • Editorial Roles: Global Qualitative Nursing Research, Ethnicity & Health, BMJ Open Reviewer

    Created on:04/25/2016 Last modified:06/26/2025

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