Overview
Huda is a second-year master’s student in the Population Health Sciences program at Duke University. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), where she graduated with the highest distinction among her cohort. Her clinical training includes experience in community and hospital settings, including work as a clinical pharmacist in the ICU, CCU, and internal medicine.
Huda’s work focuses on child health—particularly the prevention and management of childhood obesity. “I can’t make life better for every child, but I believe I can make it better for at least one child.” — Huda Shaikha. This belief motivates her commitment to developing evidence-based, family-centered strategies and enhancing primary care providers’ ability to assess and treat children with obesity. Her approach considers a range of interventions, including lifestyle modification, behavioral support, and, when appropriate, pharmacological treatments, to promote healthier behaviors and reduce long-term health risks.