Current FPGP Students
Ahmed N. El-Sayed, BPharm
Ahmed N. El-Sayed completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the Zagazig University Clinical Pharmacy Program in Egypt in 2020, with a particular interest in oncology. He was an active member of the Continuous Development Committee in the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (EPSF) and helped fellow pharmacy students understand cancer biology and treatment. Following graduation, he worked as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Pediatric Oncology Department at Zagazig University and as a Pharmacist at Bahgat El Behairy Pharmacy. Since coming to the United States, Mr. El-Sayed was employed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy and is currently an Inpatient Senior Pharmacy Technician at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. El-Sayed is completing his FPGP internship with Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center and expects to obtain his pharmacist license by February 2025. Afterwards, Mr. El-Sayed plans to pursue a PharmD after obtaining licensure to fulfill his passion for becoming a clinical pharmacist, with a particular interest in oncology. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer, and spending time with family and friends.
Ahmed N. El-Sayed completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the Zagazig University Clinical Pharmacy Program in Egypt in 2020, with a particular interest in oncology. He was an active member of the Continuous Development Committee in the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (EPSF) and helped fellow pharmacy students understand cancer biology and treatment. Following graduation, he worked as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Pediatric Oncology Department at Zagazig University and as a Pharmacist at Bahgat El Behairy Pharmacy. Since coming to the United States, Mr. El-Sayed was employed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at CVS Pharmacy and is currently an Inpatient Senior Pharmacy Technician at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. El-Sayed is completing his FPGP internship with Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center and expects to obtain his pharmacist license by February 2025. Afterwards, Mr. El-Sayed plans to pursue a PharmD after obtaining licensure to fulfill his passion for becoming a clinical pharmacist, with a particular interest in oncology. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer, and spending time with family and friends.
Praisy Jacob, PharmD
Dr. Praisy Jacob earned her PharmD from Manipal University, India in 2016. She began her career as a Registered Pharmacist at a teaching hospital in India. She later relocated to the United States, where she worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at the Memorial Hermann Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute and also obtained the FPGEC certification. Most recently, she joined Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center, where she has trained in several areas, including Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Safety, and Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Jacob values the support and advice of her colleagues as she navigates her internship and looks forward to becoming a licensed pharmacist in the coming months. Her professional interests include clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations and administration. In her free time, Dr. Jacob likes to bake and experiment with recipes from around the world.
Dr. Praisy Jacob earned her PharmD from Manipal University, India in 2016. She began her career as a Registered Pharmacist at a teaching hospital in India. She later relocated to the United States, where she worked as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at the Memorial Hermann Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute and also obtained the FPGEC certification. Most recently, she joined Houston Methodist Hospital – Texas Medical Center, where she has trained in several areas, including Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy Operations, Medication Safety, and Clinical Pharmacy. Dr. Jacob values the support and advice of her colleagues as she navigates her internship and looks forward to becoming a licensed pharmacist in the coming months. Her professional interests include clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations and administration. In her free time, Dr. Jacob likes to bake and experiment with recipes from around the world.