Christina Adams completed a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo in 2002, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Toronto in 2006. She went on to complete her residency at Kingston General Hospital in 2007. In January 2012, Christina started the Pharmacy Leadership Academy program through the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and at the end of that program will transition to a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institutional Pharmacy Leadership, with the University of Florida. She intends to graduate in the spring of 2014.
Christina has been actively involved with the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) since her second year of pharmacy school. She started as a volunteer student for the Professional Practice Conference and then was accepted as the first summer student intern at the National Office of CSHP. After completing her residency, Christina became the Chapter Chair for the Quinte–St Lawrence Chapter of the Ontario Branch. Shortly thereafter, Christina accepted the position of Presidential Officer for Ontario Branch, completing her duties as Past-President in November 2011. She also served as the Ontario Branch Champion for CSHP 2015. Since January 2011, Christina has cochaired the Pharmacy Technician Task Force.
During her career, Christina has been a preceptor for a resident, an intern, and students in the Structured Practical Experience Program. She was an instructor for the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program in Ontario. Christina has been an interview panel member and team leader for the admission interviews at the University of Waterloo for the past 4 years.
As a military spouse, Christina has found it advantageous to be employed in a “portable” profession. Christina has been able to take this approach one step further and has found not one, but two innovative positions that allow her to work from home and never have to worry about employment if she moves. She splits her days between being a Drug Information Pharmacist for Specialty Health Network, based in Mississauga, and a hospital telepharmacist for Northwest Telepharmacy Solutions, covering several hospitals across Ontario.
Christina Adams (right), recipient of the New Hospital Pharmacy Practitioner Award, with James Boudreau (left), of Sandoz Canada Inc.
In her downtime, Christina enjoys reading, quilting, and spending time with her husband Ryan and their three cats.