Honor Society® member
Sham Kumar Biradar
- doctor of pharmacy
- Class of 2027
- Brookings, SD
Member since June 2025
About
Sham Kumar Biradar is a PharmD candidate at South Dakota State University with a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (May 2025), and multiple scholarships. I have co-authored research publication on Polymeric nanoparticles and worked as a research assistant since 2022. I served as orientation leader, college ambassador, and I am a pharmacy intern certified in BLS and immunizations, and led student organizations—president of the International Dance Crew and media coordinator for the Indian Students Association—while volunteering at Edgewood Assisted Living, peer tutoring, and fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I hold rewarding memberships in NSCS, SCAPP, and AAPS. I plan to pursue PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies in critical care or oncology, and I aim for a dual clinician-scientist leadership role. My passions include novel writing, cultural dance, cooking fusion recipes, and travel.
Education
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South Dakota State University
Doctor of Pharmacy
2021 – Present
Honors and awards
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dean's list
Awarded for achieving a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing a full course load in the Pharmaceutical Sciences program.
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J/M Johnson Scholarship
Awarded for demonstrating top-tier coursework and Research lab contributions.
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Hoch Drug Scholarship
Scholarship granted for leadership and service within the College of Pharmacy, honoring my role in peer mentoring and community-health initiatives.
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Fishback Honors College Merit Award
Conferred by the Honors College for exceptional scholarly engagement, including active participation in the Honors Literary Circle and interdisciplinary research discussions.
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Yellow and Blue Jackrabbit Guarantee Scholarship
Renewable award for incoming freshmen who meet high academic criteria, supporting my transition into the PharmD track with financial aid based on strong high-school and university performance.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
After graduating with my PharmD in May 2027, I aim to complete PGY-1 and PGY-2 residencies in patient care and specialized pharmacotherapy, then practice as a board-certified clinical pharmacist while researching targeted drug delivery. My ultimate goal is a leadership position that aligns clinical excellence with pharmaceutical innovation.
- Outside the classroom
I love choreographing and performing cultural dances with the International Dance Crew, sharing stories through movement and celebrating my heritage.
In the kitchen, I experiment with Indian and fusion recipes, turning cooking into a creative outlet that brings family and friends together.
I’m an avid traveler—exploring new places and cultures fuels my curiosity and inspires my personal and professional growth.
I also enjoy novel writing, crafting original stories and developing complex characters that allow me to explore imagination and sharpen my storytelling skills.
Volunteering
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Participated in fundraising events and awareness campaigns supporting pediatric oncology.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Jan 2022 – Present
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Provided companionship, assisted residents with daily living activities, and organized recreational events to enhance well-being
Edgewood Assisted Living
Aug 2021 – May 2022
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Hindi Advanced
- Telugu Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars (opens in a new tab)
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Student Collaboration for the Advancement and Promotion of Pharmacy (SCAPP) (opens in a new tab)
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American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (SDSU Chapter) (opens in a new tab)
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International Dance Crew (opens in a new tab)
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Indian Student Association, SDSU (opens in a new tab)
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Van D. and Barbara B. Fishback Honors College (opens in a new tab)
