Prof. Dr. Sandy (Jeong Yeon) Rhie | Optimization Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Sandy (Jeong Yeon) Rhie | Optimization Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Sandy (Jeong Yeon) Rhie , Ewha Womans University , South Korea

Sandy (Jeong Yeon) Rhie, Pharm.D., Ph.D., is a prominent professor at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, Republic of Korea. With a robust academic background, she earned her Pharm.D. from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy in 2003, and holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics from Ewha Womans University. Dr. Rhie has held various leadership roles at Ewha, including Director of the Ewha Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department Head of the Graduate School of Life Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her teaching expertise spans a wide range of pharmacy courses, focusing on pharmacotherapy and pharmaceutical care. Dr. Rhie’s research interests and contributions are significant in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, making her a respected figure in her field.

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🏫 Academic Positions

  • ProfessorΒ (March 2019 – Present): Ewha Womans University, College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • Associate ProfessorΒ (March 2014 – February 2019): Ewha Womans University, College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul, Republic of Korea

πŸŽ“Β Education

  • Pharm.D.Β (May 2003): University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD, USA
  • Ph.D. in Pharmacokinetics and PharmacodynamicsΒ (February 1997): Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea

🏒 Clinical Professional Experience

  • Medical Committee Member/Pharmacy HeadΒ (September 2023 – February 2024): 2024 Gangwon Youth Olympic Games
  • Medical StaffΒ (July 2021): 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
  • Head of PharmacyΒ (February 2018 – March 2018): 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics Games
  • Advisor for Pharmacy ServiceΒ (July 2019 – August 2019): Gwangju 2019 World Aquatics Championships, Gwangju, South Korea

πŸ”¬Β Research Projects (Principal Investigator)

  • 2020-2023: Development of precision antimicrobial pharmaceutical care service and clinical outcomes by a machine learning-based antimicrobial treatment algorithm and Monte Carlo simulation (National Research Foundation of Korea grant)
  • 2021-2022: Development of various types of Computer-based Test (CBT) for the Health Care Professional National Licensing Examination (Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute)
  • 2017-2020: Implementation of pharmaceutical care practice models in infectious diseases managements to improve treatment outcomes and the quality of healthcare services (National Research Foundation of Korea grant)
  • 2022-2023: Optimization of selecting empirical antibiotics to improve clinical outcomes (Ewha Womans University)

πŸ“šΒ Teaching Experience

  • Pharm.D. Courses: Pharmacotherapy V (Infectious Diseases), Pharmacotherapy III (Neuropsychiatric Disorders), Pharmacy Lab VI, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Education, Advanced Pharmacy Practice Education
  • Graduate Courses: Clinical Health Data Analysis and Application, Pharmaceutical Care Service I & II, Pharmacotherapy and Practice Applications, Sports Pharmaceutical Care and Anti-doping

πŸ“œΒ Licenses & Certifications

  • IOC Certificate in Drugs in SportΒ (April 2019)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationΒ (April 2005): American Heart Association
  • Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery CertificationΒ (March 2006): American Pharmacists Association
  • Registered Pharmacist (Pennsylvania)Β (June 2004): National Board of Pharmacy
  • Registered Pharmacist (New Jersey)Β (October 2003): National Board of Pharmacy

Publication Top Notes:

  • Translation of Machine Learning-Based Prediction Algorithms to Personalised Empiric Antibiotic Selection: A Population-Based Cohort Study
    • Authors: Kim, C., Choi, Y.H., Choi, J.Y., Park, R.W., Rhie, S.J.
    • Citations: 2
  • Institutional-specific smartphone application as a supplemental tool for an antimicrobial stewardship program in 2 large community-based hospitals: Acceptance of physicians and pharmacists
    • Authors: Cho, S., Kim, C., Kim, S.H., Kim, C.-J., Rhie, S.J.
    • Citations: 3
  • Optimal antipseudomonal Ξ²-lactam drug dosing recommendations in critically-ill Asian patients receiving CRRT
    • Authors: Jang, S.M., Lewis, S.J., Rhie, S.J.
    • Citations: 4
  • Pharmacy services at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games: Perspectives of the pharmacy workforce
    • Authors: Kasashi, K., Sato, A., Stuart, M., Suzuki, S., Rhie, S.J.
    • Citations: 2