Sheila Hwe
About Sheila Hwe
Sheila Hwe is a Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at Scripps Health with a PharmD from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Sheila Hwe serves as a Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacist at Scripps Health. In this role, she plays a crucial part in managing the care transitions of patients. Since August 2017, she has been contributing her expertise to ensure that patients have a seamless and safe shift from hospital to home or other care settings. Her responsibilities likely involve medication reconciliation, patient education, and coordination with other healthcare providers.
Previous Experience at Palomar Health
Before joining Scripps Health, Sheila Hwe worked at Palomar Health as a PGY2 Transitions of Care Pharmacy Resident. From 2016 to 2017, she spent 11 months focusing on optimizing medication therapy management during patient transitions. This position, based in the Greater San Diego Area, helped her develop specialized skills in transitions of care, a significant aspect of pharmacy practice.
Residency at University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Sheila Hwe completed a PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy from 2015 to 2016. Over this 11-month period in the Baltimore, Maryland Area, she gained comprehensive training in community pharmacy settings. This residency provided her with foundational skills in patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pharmacy practice management.
Educational Background
Sheila Hwe holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. During her four years at the institution, she acquired extensive knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical practice. Prior to her PharmD, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from UC Irvine, studying from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in clinical pharmacy.