Mrs Dipa Kamdar
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education
- Department of Pharmacy
- School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry
- Penrhyn Road
Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am currently a senior lecturer in pharmacy practice at Kingston University. I graduated with a first class honours degree from The School of Pharmacy, University of London.
I have previously worked in a variety of sectors including industry, hospital, community and other academic institutions such as UCL. As a registered pharmacist, I teach professional practice to undergraduate MPharm students, foundation degree students and previously postgraduate overseas pharmacists.
The main areas with which I am involved are law and ethics, clinical pharmacy and responding to symptoms and minor illness. Additionally, I supervise final year MPharm research project students and am an academic personal tutor. I aim to be a holistic, inclusive and sustainable practitioner and teacher and am involved in a diverse range of inclusivity initiatives across the faculty.
Qualifications
- MPharm (Hons) First Class
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Domains
I use my professional expertise as well as pedagogy to inform my teaching, thus enhancing the students' experience of pharmacy practice. I teach a variety of subject areas including responding to symptoms, public health, health inequalities, clinical pharmacy and law and ethics, which range across modules from first to fourth year of MPharm in addition to Foundation Degree level.
To engage students, I use blended approaches to teaching such as flipped classroom and using core technologies for learning. To show authenticity in teaching, I bring real-life experience to clinical case studies and scenarios for simulation based learning.
My other responsibilities are as a personal tutor, giving academic and pastoral support to students; MPharm research project supervisor, engaging final year students with research skills and collaborating on research to be presented, with a focus on inclusivity and pharmacy education; and as previous MPharm Course Director, leading the pharmacy course with a focus on levels 4 and 5.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Merit)
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Course director
Courses taught
My research interests include inclusivity and pharmacy education, teaching approaches in pharmacy education, and responding to symptoms/public health, specifically education about breastfeeding.
HENCL Primary Care Educator Conference "Building a Bright Future" poster presentation 24 March 2015: Teaching Innovation at UCL School of Pharmacy & Green Light Pharmacy
In recognition of my Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) work, I am a member of the faculty HSSCE EDI Action Group and co-chair of LSPC Athena Swan self-assessment team. I have designed and coordinated joint faculty events for International Women's Day (IWD) such as Top 10 Women to Watch. I organise Cafe Swan sessions and recruit speakers from across the university to present and lead discussions on various topics linked to gender equity, such as neurodiversity and LGBTQ+. I am the university Parents & Carers Staff Support Group co-chair and Pharmacy Department EDI lead.
In the Pharmacy Department, I have designed a series of inclusivity workshops about cultural competence and health inequalities, mentoring and collaborating with alumni to design these sessions. I have organised bespoke EDI workshops for departmental colleagues, focusing on introductions to LGBTQ+, anti-racism, allyship and microaggressions.
I was invited onto a radio show to discuss pharmacy, the award gap, and the importance of raising awareness of Black History Month in universities. I wrote a blog for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to inspire inclusive practice in future pharmacists based on initiatives I have led at KU. Due to the EDI initiatives, KU was shortlisted as a finalist for the Diversity and Inclusion Award by Chemist & Druggist 2022 and won the award in 2023 and 2024, gaining national recognition as a leading university for an inclusive curriculum and pharmacy department. This was featured in a C&D article in 2024. I wrote a case study showcasing KU Pharmacy's EDI strategy for the RPS differential attainment report (https://www.rpharms.com/recognition/all-our-campaigns/policy-a-z/differential-attainment) and am a member of this working group.
I have also written over 30 articles for The Conversation, many which have been republished in different languages and in national media outlets.
Qualifications and expertise
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Professional and scholarly affiliations
- General Pharmaceutical Council - registered since 2007
- Royal Pharmaceutical Society - registered since 2007
- Advance HE - senior fellow (SFHEA)
- Inclusivity Lead for Pharmacy
- Co-Chair LSPC Athena Swan
- Co-Chair Parents and Carers Staff Support Group
- Level 4 OSCE assessment lead
- Advance HE Aurora Leadership Programme mentee
Publications
Pharmacy students’ perspectives on racial and religious inclusivity within the pharmacy course at a London university: a mixed-methods study
Kamdar, Dipa and Abotabekh, Maryam, 2026, Belonging, Published
Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
“Máscara menstrual”: o que a ciência diz sobre a mais nova moda em beleza facial nas redes sociais
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Molecule: what’s in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Would you put period blood on your face?: What science says about ‘menstrual masking’
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
From heart health to drug interactions: garlic’s effect on the body
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
The surprising ways Halloween treats can interact with your medications
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
From potion to prescription: how witches’ herbs became medical marvels
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Ibuprofen: how an everyday drug might offer protection against cancer
Kamdar, Dipa, Elbediwy, Ahmed and Wehida, Nadine, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Are breastfeeding mothers a forgotten public health priority in the government’s ten-year health plan?
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, Pharmaceutical Journal (316), Published
Da proteína da ervilha ao trigo sarraceno, os alimentos surpreendentes que podem desencadear alergias graves
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Sachês de cafeína proporcionam efeito rápido, mas trazem riscos
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Six everyday habits that could be sabotaging your bladder health
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Five herbs and spices that could help improve your digestion
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit – and hidden risks
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Calm in a can?: Here’s what the evidence says about the chill-out drink craze
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
From pea protein to buckwheat: surprising foods that can trigger severe allergic reactions
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Paracetamol, pregnancy and autism: what the science really shows
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Beta blockers: why are celebrities name-checking this drug?
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
The future pharmacist: empathy, equity and action
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Pharmaceutical Journal (315), Published
How cloves might help relieve pain and inflammation
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
From arthritis to nausea: five ways ginger could benefit your health
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Five common habits that might be harming your liver
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
US state passes law allowing experimental drugs to be prescribed - a model for the future?
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Rosemary has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and even protection from Alzheimer’s
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Why eating too much ginger, turmeric or cinnamon could interfere with your prescription medication
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Bone broth is hyped by celebrities and hailed as a wellness superfood – here’s what the science says
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Why losing belly fat with PCOS can be difficult – and what helps
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
From headaches to addiction: the risks of overusing nasal decongestant sprays
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
From popping painkillers to shortage of sleep, seven common habits that could be harming your kidneys
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Drinking pee to improve health is an ancient practice – but the risks outweigh the evidence
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Coffee enemas probably won’t detox your system – they’re more likely to cause you serious damage
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Why rapid at-home PSA tests for prostate cancer are fast, convenient – and unreliable
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
A brief guide to vitamin and mineral supplements – when too much of a good thing can become toxic
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Why nicotine pouches may not be the best choice to help you to stop smoking
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Treatment for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behaviour – here’s what you need to know
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Beyond depression: surprising health conditions antidepressants can treat
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Five healthy diet staples that may interact with prescription drugs
Kamdar, Dipa, 2025, The Conversation, Published
Five common drugs you should avoid using while breastfeeding
Kamdar, Dipa, 2024, The Conversation, Published
Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren’t tested for – here’s what you need to know
Kamdar, Dipa, 2024, The Conversation, Published
Coffee can interfere with your medication - here's what you need to know
Kamdar, Dipa, 2023, The Conversation, Published
Inclusive practice: exploring how pharmacy students can be better prepared to improve health literacy of patients, especially in neurodiverse individuals
Aimen, Naeem and Kamdar, Dipa(2025). [Published]
Walking in a patient's shoes: evaluation of an immersive workshop for pharmacy students
Kamdar, Dipa(2025). [Published]
Student perspectives on racial and religious inclusivity in pharmacy education at Kingston University
Kamdar, Dipa(2025). [Accepted/In press]
Breast is best, a forgotten public health strategy: exploring the views and experiences of breastfeeding women and their interactions with healthcare professionals.
Kamdar, Dipa and Rehman, Fiza(2025). [Accepted/In press]
Innovative methods to teach health inequalities in pharmacy: evaluation of a health inequalities workshop using a design thinking approach in the MPharm
Kamdar, Dipa and May, Leanne(2025). [Accepted/In press]
Cultivating cultural competence: evaluating pharmacy students‘ knowledge and perspectives following a cultural competence workshop
Kamdar, Dipa and May, Leanne(2024). [Published]
How inclusive is the pharmacy curriculum at Kingston University?
Kamdar, Dipa and Rezaei, Soheil(2024). [Published]
A study exploring community pharmacists' perspectives, knowledge, and training of neurodiversity (ND) and the effects on their practice
Kamdar, Dipa and Sabir, Rimsha(2024). [Accepted/In press]
Evaluation of a communication workshop using real patients within the first six weeks of the MPharm course
Kamdar, Dipa and Patel, Swati(2024). [Published]
Creating prescriber-ready pharmacy students: Flipped classroom and simulation teaching for responding to symptoms and minor illness management in the MPharm programme
Kamdar, Dipa and May, Leanne(2024). [Published]
Cultivating Cultural Competence
Kamdar, Dipa and May, Leanne(2024). [Published]
Evaluation of a health inequalities workshop: a design-thinking approach
Kamdar, Dipa and May, Leanne(2024). [Published]
Breast is best: a small scale study exploring knowledge, attitudes, and training amongst community pharmacists about breastfeeding
Kamdar, Dipa, El Kout Oustah, Yusra and Elbashir, Mariam(2023). [Published]
Breast is best? How much do MPharm students know about breastfeeding?
Kamdar, Dipa(2023). [Published]
Evaluating the impact of an inclusivity workshop on pharmacy students' perceptions and knowledge of health inequalities
Kamdar, Dipa, May, Leanne and Wells, Joshua(2023). [Published]
Inclusivity amongst pharmacy staff and students
Kamdar, Dipa, Kayyali, Reem and Alquraishi, Raniah(2023). [Published]
Empowering pharmacy students to address health inequalities to shape holistic and sustainable practice
Kamdar, Dipa, May, Leanne and Wells, Joshua(2023). [Published]
Gallery of work
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Chemist and Druggist 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Award
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Poster Presentation at HEIR Network Conference 2023 - Inclusivity amongst pharmacy students and staff
Exploring the experiences and perspectives of inclusivity amongst pharmacy students and staff.
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Poster Presentation at HEIR Network Conference 2023 - Evaluation of a health inequalities workshop
Evaluating the impact of an inclusivity workshop on pharmacy students' perceptions and knowledge of health inequalities.
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Poster Presentation at The Pharmacy Education Conference 2023 - Breastfeeding Knowledge, Training and Attitudes in MPharm Students
Exploring Breastfeeding Knowledge, Training and Attitudes in MPharm Students
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Poster Presentation at The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Annual Conference 2023
Breastfeeding Knowledge, Training and Attitudes in Community Pharmacists
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Oral Presentation at the HSRPP Conference 2024
Exploring Inclusivity Amongst Community Pharmacists
