Dr. Samar Karout holds the position of Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Pharmacy at Beirut Arab University (BAU). Her academic journey commenced at BAU, where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy in 2013. She subsequently achieved a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with distinction in 2015 and furthered her academic pursuits with the attainment of a Master's in Clinical Pharmacy in 2021, and earned her PhD in Clinical Pharmacy in 2026. 

Dr. Karout has actively contributed to the ‎development, designing and delivery of several didactic and experiential ‎clinical courses in the pharmacy practice department. Beyond this, she serves as a clinical preceptor, dedicating her efforts to the training of senior pharmacy students in diverse affiliated hospitals. Dr. Karout has also played an integral role in the facilitation of professional development workshops and the implementation of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE). Her commitment extends to the orchestration and execution of public health initiatives and professional development workshops.

Dr. Karout's research pursuits revolve around the domains of social pharmacy and global health, with a specific focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable refugees and host community members in Lebanon. Her research output is characterized by 41 publications in peer-reviewed journals (2524 citations) and her supervision of multiple undergraduate student research projects. Notably, she has forged a network of collaboration with academic researchers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, emphasizing regional studies aimed at evaluating patient care practices.Furthering her international reach, Dr. Karout has established a productive collaboration with clinical experts from France. Their collective efforts are channeled into research endeavors on vulnerable nationals and refugees in Lebanon. She welcomes opportunities for research collaboration on relevant projects at national and international levels.