On May 28, 2025, Pharmacist Dr. Asala Jawdat Saud El-Qasem presented  entitled a thesis on: "Clinical and Economic Burden of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Jordanian Diabetic Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study" for a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Business Administration. Supervised by Prof. Eman Hammad and Assistant Supervisor Dr. Rimal Musa.

Members of the discussion committee include Prof. Khawla Abu Hammour and Dr. Shorouq Al-Tawalbeh from Jordan's University of Science and Technology.

The study retrospectively utilized ten years data of patients who were admitted and followed up in the University of Jordan Hospital and we reviewed reviewed the financial and clinical implications of diabetic foot ulcers. The overall 10-years economic burden of diabetic foot ulcers and its' associated consequences was (6,686,878.41 Jordanian dinars). This study reflects that despite breakthroughs and advancements in diabetes care, diabetic foot ulcers continue to cause frequent hospitalizations, infections, major amputations, and clinic visits.These findings highlight the need for better prevention, early detection, and comprehensive management strategies to lessen the clinical and budgetary burden on healthcare systems.  Congratulations for passing with distinction.  We wish her and all of our students great improvement and success.