PGY-1 Residency in Community-Based Pharmacy
USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Kroger/Ralphs
PharmD
Western University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
BA in Geography
University of California, Los Angeles
Pediatrics
ASHP
Teaching Certificate
USC Mann School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy-Based Travel Medicine
USC Mann School of Pharmacy/APhA
Physical Assessment
USC Mann School of Pharmacy/Keck Emergency Medicine
Contemporary Non-sterile Compounding
WesternU College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy-Based Immunizations
WesternU College of Pharmacy/APhA
Medication Therapy Management
WesternU College of Pharmacy
Smoking Cessation
WesternU College of Pharmacy
Registered pharmacist (RPh)
Advance practice pharmacist (APh)
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Calabasas Pharmacy and Healthcare Center
Clinical Pharmacist
Woodland Hills Compounding Pharmacy (Non-sterile)
Pharmacist
Northridge Plaza Pharmacy, Fertility Specialty
Resident Pharmacist
Kroger/Ralphs Pharmacy
Resident Pharmacist
USC Plaza Pharmacy/Keck Family Medicine
Dr. Ligvani’s academic interests focus on advancing community pharmacy practice through innovative clinical services, with an emphasis on pediatric pharmacy care, women’s health, and health equity. She is dedicated to improving health literacy and empowering patients through pharmacist-led education and advocacy. Her interests also include enhancing experiential and interprofessional education, fostering strong communication skills, and preparing future pharmacists to deliver patient-centered, collaborative care.
Dr. Ligvani’s teaching philosophy centers on fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and patient-centered care. She emphasizes active learning and experiential education, encouraging students to apply knowledge through case-based discussions, role-playing, and real-world problem-solving. Committed to mentorship, she adapts her teaching to support diverse learners while guiding students in their professional growth. She believes that interprofessional collaboration is essential for preparing pharmacists to be both clinically skilled practitioners and compassionate healthcare leaders.
Dr. Ligvani’s research focuses on pediatric care in the community pharmacy setting, with an emphasis on improving health literacy among children and adolescents as they transition to adult care. She is particularly interested in how early pharmacist engagement can foster lifelong medication adherence and empower patients to manage their health effectively. Additionally, her work examines the role of community pharmacists in assessing pediatric prescriptions for safety and efficacy, ensuring appropriate medication use through comprehensive counseling and patient-centered interventions.
- California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
- Pharmacists’ Professional Society of San Fernando Valley (PPSSFV)
- Pediatric Pharmacists Association (PPA)
- National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
- Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Gamma Nu
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