Dr. Albert Bach
Director of Clinical Examinations and Stimulations
- Education:
- California State University, Fullerton, Bachelor of Science
Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Pharmacy
Biography
Dr. Bach earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the California State University, Fullerton followed by a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA. He completed his postgraduate residency training in Community Pharmacy Practice at the University of Southern California (USC). His residency training included providing clinical pharmacy services within a community pharmacy-based physician clinic and in an independent community pharmacy. During his residency at USC, Dr. Bach also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice for the USC School of Pharmacy where he earned a teaching certificate.
Upon completion of his residency and prior to joining CUSP, Dr. Bach practiced as a clinical pharmacist at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (RR-UCLA). At RR-UCLA, he was responsible for the medication reconciliation process in order to maintain and ensure the accurate communication of patient medication information and prevent medication errors during the patient’s transition of care.
Research InterestsHis research interests are in the areas of outcomes from community and ambulatory pharmacist services, effective patient care and business management models, and the implementation and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services in a community and ambulatory setting.
Recent Creative, Scholarly Work and Publications
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Bach AT, Bethishou L, Beuttler R, Fakourfar N, Rao H. Comparison of Virtual Simulations with Peers versus Actors as Standardized Patients on Virtual OSCE Scores. Am J Pharm Educ. 2023 May;87(5):100028. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2022.11.004. Epub 2023 Mar 15. PMID: 37288686.
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Bach, AT., Walsh, A., Hess, K. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. In: Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs, 12th ed., Zeind CS, Carvalho MG (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. In Press. 2021
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Hess K, Bach AT, Won K, Seed SM. Community Pharmacists Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Pharm Pract. 2020 Dec 15:897190020980626. doi: 10.1177/0897190020980626. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33317371.
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Bach, AT. Fungal Skin Infections. In: Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference, Mospan C, Wilhelm, M. (Eds), American Pharmacists Association. 2019.
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Bach, AT. Insomnia. In: Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference, Mospan C, Wilhelm, M. (Eds), American Pharmacists Association. 2019.
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Bach, AT. Appendix 3: FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories. In: Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference, Mospan C, Wilhelm, M. (Eds), American Pharmacists Association. 2019.
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Bach AT, Goad JA. Using Community Pharmacy Immunization Screening Forms to Identify Potential Immunization Opportunities. Pharmacy. 2019;7(4):160.
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Bach AT, Kang AY, Lewis J, Xavioer S, Portillo I, Goad JA. Addressing common barriers in adult immunizations: a review of interventions. Expert Rev Vaccines. 2019:1-19.
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Goad, J., Hess, K., and Bach, AT. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. In: Applied Therapeutics: The Clinical Use of Drugs, 11th ed., Zeind CS, Carvalho MG (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Chapter 72, 2017.
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Bach, A and Goad, J. Applying the Pharmacists Patient Care Process to Immunization Services: A Resource Guide for Pharmacists. American Pharmacists Association, 2017.
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Gregorian T, Bach AT, Hess K, Hurley K, Mirzaian E, Goad JA. Implementing Pharmacy Based Travel Health Services: Insight and Guidance From Front Line Practitioners. California Pharmacist. January 2017.
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Bach AT, Goad JA, and Nickell S. A Guide to the California Immunization Registry and its Use to Enhance the Delivery of Immunization Services. Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy Practice. 2017; 64(2): 42-46.
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Bach, AT and Goad, JA. The Role of Community-Pharmacy Based Vaccination in the USA: Current Practice and Future Directions. Integrated Pharmacy Research and Practice. July 2015: 4, 67-77