Joyce Y. Lee
Health Sciences Clinical Professor
School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., University of California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy
B.S., University of California, Davis, Psychology with Biology emphasis
B.A., University of California, Davis, Japanese
Pharm.D., University of California, San Francisco, School of Pharmacy
B.S., University of California, Davis, Psychology with Biology emphasis
B.A., University of California, Davis, Japanese
Email: j.lee@uci.edu
University of California, Irvine
802 W Peltason Dr., Berk Hall (Room 284)
Irvine, CA 92697
802 W Peltason Dr., Berk Hall (Room 284)
Irvine, CA 92697
Research Interests
Health Sciences Research, Collaborative Care, Comprehensive Medication Management, Noncommunicable Diseases, Preventative Care, Immunization, Diabetes Management, Diabetes Technology, Healthcare Delivery & Quality Improvement
Academic Distinctions
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (AY2018/2019, AY2017/2018, AY2015/2016, AY2013/2014), University Annual Teaching Excellence Award (AY2017/2018, AY2015/2016), Faculty Excellent Young Teacher Award (Feb 2011), National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore
Singapore National Healthcare Group Outstanding Education Partners Award (2018), National Healthcare Group (NHG), Singapore
UCSF's 150th Alumni Excellence Award (2015), University of California, San Francisco
Pharmacy Practice Resident of the Year Award (2007) and Pharmacy Practice Residency Project of the Year Award (2007), University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy
Singapore National Healthcare Group Outstanding Education Partners Award (2018), National Healthcare Group (NHG), Singapore
UCSF's 150th Alumni Excellence Award (2015), University of California, San Francisco
Pharmacy Practice Resident of the Year Award (2007) and Pharmacy Practice Residency Project of the Year Award (2007), University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy
Awards and Honors
Clinical College of Health Sciences (COHS) Team Research Award, UC Irvine (2024)
Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award, California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), 2023
Clinical Practice Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2021
Fellowship Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2017
New Clinical Practitioner Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2013
Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award, California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), 2023
Clinical Practice Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2021
Fellowship Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2017
New Clinical Practitioner Award, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2013
Short Biography
Dr. Joyce Lee is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor and a founding faculty member at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS), UC Irvine. She is also the coordinator for the Faculty Mentorship & Development Program for the faculty members. Prior to joining UCI in March 2020, Dr. Lee was an expatriate faculty member at National University of Singapore (Republic of Singapore) for 11 years, where she established numerous pharmacist-involved clinical services in the community, tertiary care, and primary care settings. At UCI, Dr. Lee established a referral-based, hybrid comprehensive medication management service called CAREPILLS at the height of the COVID19 pandemic together with the interdisciplinary healthcare team at UCI Health Family Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Through CAREPILLS, Dr. Lee continues to provide chronic disease management to medically underserved populations in Orange County. Currently, Dr. Lee is a committee member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Membership Advisory Group, and the Chair-elect for ADA’s Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Interest Group Leadership Team. Dr. Lee is also an editorial board member for Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP).
Publications
(Selected)
Lum, Z. K., Kng, K. K., Goh, C. E. M., Sule, A. A., Gallagher, P. J., & Lee, J.Y.C. (2023). Clinical activities that contributed to the effectiveness of a cardiologist-pharmacist collaborative care model in managing diabetes. The International journal of pharmacy practice, 31(5), 540–547. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riad046
Lum, Z. K., Kng, K. K., Goh, C. E. M., Sule, A. A., Gallagher, P. J., & Lee, J.Y.C. (2023). Clinical activities that contributed to the effectiveness of a cardiologist-pharmacist collaborative care model in managing diabetes. The International journal of pharmacy practice, 31(5), 540–547. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riad046
Lee, J.Y.C., Nguyen, J. T., Arroyo, J., Tran, T., Hanami, D., & Mayorga, J. (2023). Feasibility and Acceptability of Using Flash Glucose Monitoring System Sensors to Empower Lifestyle Changes in People With Prediabetes. Diabetes care, 46(1), e10–e11. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc22-0612
Xu, Y., Tan, C.Y.W., Tsou, K.Y.K., Tan, D.H.Y., Gallagher, PJ, & Lee, J.Y.C. (2022). Long-term clinical and cost-effectiveness of collaborative care in people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus and polypharmacy: A multicentre randomized controlled trial. Prim Care Diabetes. 2022 Feb;16(1):188-195. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2021.12.013.
Lum, Z.K., Nguyen, A.D., Szeto, J., Goode, J.V.R., Han, Z.H., & Lee, J.Y.C (2021). Spinning the globe from west to east: A mixed-method study examine the impact of pharmacists on immunization advocacy and delivery in Asia Pacific. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 2021 May 1;S1544-3191(21)00178-3. Doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.04.018.
Xu, Y., Tong, GYY, & Lee, J.YC. (2020). Investigation on the Association Between Diabetes Distress and Productivity Among Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Primary Healthcare Institutions. Primary Care Diabetes. Apr27;S1751-9918 (20) 30170-4. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.04.004.
Lum, Z.K., Khoo, Z.R., Seetoh, W.Y., Shakoor, S.A.K.K.A., Tsou, K.Y.K., Chew, D.E.K., Dalan, R., Kwek, S.C., Othman, N., Xia, J.L., Raden, N.S. & Lee, J.Y.C. (March/April 2020). Efficacy and Safety of the Fasting Algorithm for Singaporeans with Type 2 Diabetes (FAST): A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial. Annuals of Family Medicine. 2020 Mar;18(2):139-147. Doi:10.1370/afm.2500.
Xu, Y., Lim, J.H., Henry, R. & Lee, J.Y.C. (2019). The Impact of Provision of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose Supplies on Self-care Activities among Patients with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Study. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.107873.
Lum, Z.K., Siaw, M.Y.L., Lee, M.J.X., Koh, Z., Zhang, P.Q., Eng, S.K., Tan, S.C. & Lee, J.Y.C. (2019). Impact of Pharmaceutical Care on Mental Well-Being and Perceived Health among Community-dwelling Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Quality of Life Research Dec;28(12):3273-3279. doi: 10.1007/s11136-019-02253-2.
Chan A, Lee, J.Y.C. & Han Z. (2019). Perception of Electronic Peer Review of SOAP Notes among Pharmacy Students Enrolling in their First Pharmacotherapeutics Course. Current in Pharmacy Teaching and learning. Oct 17, doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2019. 09.005.
Xu, Y., Tan, D. H. Y., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2019). Evaluating the impact of self-monitoring of blood glucose frequencies on glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical Practice. doi:10.1111/ijcp.13357.
Siaw, M. Y. L., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2019). Multidisciplinary collaborative care in the management of patients with uncontrolled diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 73(2). doi:10.1111/ijcp.13288.
Lim, S. M., Siaw, M. Y. L., Tsou, K. Y. K., Kng, K. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2019). Risk factors and quality of life of patients with high diabetes-related distress in primary care: a cross-sectional, multicenter study. Quality of Life Research, 28(2), 491-501. doi:10.1007/s11136-018-1994-1.
Lim, S. F., Jong, M., Chew, D. E. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Impact of Timing Between Insulin Administration and Meal Consumption on Glycemic Fluctuation and Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. doi:10.1177/0897190018818908.
Lum, Z. K., Toh, W. Y. S., Lim, S. M., Bin Rusli, K. D., Shakoor, S. A. K. K. A., Tsou, K. Y. K., Chew, D.E.K., Dalan, R., Kwek, S.C., Othman, N., Liam, J.X. & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Development of a Collaborative Algorithm for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes during Ramadan: An Anchor on Empowerment. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 20(10), 698-703. doi:10.1089/dia.2018.0159.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Malone, D. C., Ko, Y., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Cost-effectiveness of multidisciplinary collaborative care versus usual care in the management of high-risk patients with diabetes in Singapore: Short-term results from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 43(6), 775-783. doi:10.1111/jcpt.12700.
Lum, Z. K., Tsou, K. Y. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Mediators of medication adherence and glycaemic control and their implications for direct outpatient medical costs: a cross-sectional study. Diabetic Medicine, 35(6), 807-815. doi:10.1111/dme.13619.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Toh, J. H., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Patients’ perceptions of pharmacist-managed diabetes services in the ambulatory care and community settings within Singapore. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 40(2), 403-411. doi:10.1007/s11096-018-0591-2.
Tan, S. H., Kng, K. K., Lim, S. M., Chan, A., Loh, J. K. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Long-term Clinical and Cost Outcomes of a Pharmacist-managed Risk Factor Management Clinic in Singapore: An Observational Study. Clinical Therapeutics, 39(12), 2355-2365. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2017.10.009.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Ko, Y., Malone, D. C., Tsou, K. Y. K., Lew, Y. J., Foo, D., Tan E, Chan SC, Chia A, Sinaram SS, Goh KC, & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Impact of pharmacist-involved collaborative care on the clinical, humanistic and cost outcomes of high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes (IMPACT): a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 42(4), 475-482. doi:10.1111/jcpt.12536.
Dorajoo, S. R., Ng, J. S. L., Goh, J. H. F., Lim, S. C., Yap, C. W., Chan, A., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). HbA1c variability in type 2 diabetes is associated with the occurrence of new-onset albuminuria within three years. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 128, 32-39. doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2017.02.007.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Tai, B. -W. B., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale (SG-PAID-C) among high-risk polypharmacy patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in Singapore. Journal of Diabetes Investigation, 8(2), 235-242. doi:10.1111/jdi.12556.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Ang, S. W., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Evaluation of the diabetes, multidisciplinary, experiential (DIAMANTE) program for retail pharmacists: A mixed-method study. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 37(2), 116-122. doi:10.1097/CEH.0000000000000157.
Others (Book Chapters)
Chan A, and Lee JYC. Cancer Survivorship. ACSAP 2017 Book 1. American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Oncologic/Hematologic Care, pp. 109-131.
Lee JYC. American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Ambulatory Care Survival Guide, 3rd Edition, book chapter, “Hypertension, Diabetes, and Lipids Clinic Policies & Procedures” 2013: 412-420.
Lum, Z.K., Khoo, Z.R., Seetoh, W.Y., Shakoor, S.A.K.K.A., Tsou, K.Y.K., Chew, D.E.K., Dalan, R., Kwek, S.C., Othman, N., Xia, J.L., Raden, N.S. & Lee, J.Y.C. (March/April 2020). Efficacy and Safety of the Fasting Algorithm for Singaporeans with Type 2 Diabetes (FAST): A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial. Annuals of Family Medicine. 2020 Mar;18(2):139-147. Doi:10.1370/afm.2500.
Xu, Y., Lim, J.H., Henry, R. & Lee, J.Y.C. (2019). The Impact of Provision of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose Supplies on Self-care Activities among Patients with Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Study. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.107873.
Lum, Z.K., Siaw, M.Y.L., Lee, M.J.X., Koh, Z., Zhang, P.Q., Eng, S.K., Tan, S.C. & Lee, J.Y.C. (2019). Impact of Pharmaceutical Care on Mental Well-Being and Perceived Health among Community-dwelling Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Quality of Life Research Dec;28(12):3273-3279. doi: 10.1007/s11136-019-02253-2.
Chan A, Lee, J.Y.C. & Han Z. (2019). Perception of Electronic Peer Review of SOAP Notes among Pharmacy Students Enrolling in their First Pharmacotherapeutics Course. Current in Pharmacy Teaching and learning. Oct 17, doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2019. 09.005.
Xu, Y., Tan, D. H. Y., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2019). Evaluating the impact of self-monitoring of blood glucose frequencies on glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical Practice. doi:10.1111/ijcp.13357.
Siaw, M. Y. L., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2019). Multidisciplinary collaborative care in the management of patients with uncontrolled diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 73(2). doi:10.1111/ijcp.13288.
Lim, S. M., Siaw, M. Y. L., Tsou, K. Y. K., Kng, K. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2019). Risk factors and quality of life of patients with high diabetes-related distress in primary care: a cross-sectional, multicenter study. Quality of Life Research, 28(2), 491-501. doi:10.1007/s11136-018-1994-1.
Lim, S. F., Jong, M., Chew, D. E. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Impact of Timing Between Insulin Administration and Meal Consumption on Glycemic Fluctuation and Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. doi:10.1177/0897190018818908.
Lum, Z. K., Toh, W. Y. S., Lim, S. M., Bin Rusli, K. D., Shakoor, S. A. K. K. A., Tsou, K. Y. K., Chew, D.E.K., Dalan, R., Kwek, S.C., Othman, N., Liam, J.X. & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Development of a Collaborative Algorithm for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes during Ramadan: An Anchor on Empowerment. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, 20(10), 698-703. doi:10.1089/dia.2018.0159.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Malone, D. C., Ko, Y., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Cost-effectiveness of multidisciplinary collaborative care versus usual care in the management of high-risk patients with diabetes in Singapore: Short-term results from a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 43(6), 775-783. doi:10.1111/jcpt.12700.
Lum, Z. K., Tsou, K. Y. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Mediators of medication adherence and glycaemic control and their implications for direct outpatient medical costs: a cross-sectional study. Diabetic Medicine, 35(6), 807-815. doi:10.1111/dme.13619.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Toh, J. H., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2018). Patients’ perceptions of pharmacist-managed diabetes services in the ambulatory care and community settings within Singapore. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 40(2), 403-411. doi:10.1007/s11096-018-0591-2.
Tan, S. H., Kng, K. K., Lim, S. M., Chan, A., Loh, J. K. K., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Long-term Clinical and Cost Outcomes of a Pharmacist-managed Risk Factor Management Clinic in Singapore: An Observational Study. Clinical Therapeutics, 39(12), 2355-2365. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2017.10.009.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Ko, Y., Malone, D. C., Tsou, K. Y. K., Lew, Y. J., Foo, D., Tan E, Chan SC, Chia A, Sinaram SS, Goh KC, & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Impact of pharmacist-involved collaborative care on the clinical, humanistic and cost outcomes of high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes (IMPACT): a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 42(4), 475-482. doi:10.1111/jcpt.12536.
Dorajoo, S. R., Ng, J. S. L., Goh, J. H. F., Lim, S. C., Yap, C. W., Chan, A., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). HbA1c variability in type 2 diabetes is associated with the occurrence of new-onset albuminuria within three years. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 128, 32-39. doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2017.02.007.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Tai, B. -W. B., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Problem Areas in Diabetes scale (SG-PAID-C) among high-risk polypharmacy patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in Singapore. Journal of Diabetes Investigation, 8(2), 235-242. doi:10.1111/jdi.12556.
Siaw, M. Y. L., Ang, S. W., & Lee, J. Y. C. (2017). Evaluation of the diabetes, multidisciplinary, experiential (DIAMANTE) program for retail pharmacists: A mixed-method study. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 37(2), 116-122. doi:10.1097/CEH.0000000000000157.
Others (Book Chapters)
Chan A, and Lee JYC. Cancer Survivorship. ACSAP 2017 Book 1. American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Oncologic/Hematologic Care, pp. 109-131.
Lee JYC. American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Ambulatory Care Survival Guide, 3rd Edition, book chapter, “Hypertension, Diabetes, and Lipids Clinic Policies & Procedures” 2013: 412-420.
Professional Societies
Fellow of American College of Clinical Pharmacy (FCCP)
Other Experience
Certified Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh), Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), American Pharmacist Association (APhA) certified Immunizing Pharmacist and Immunizing Faculty Member, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
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Last updated
05/01/2024
05/01/2024