Cheryl
Wisseh,
PharmD
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor
University of California Irvine
Dr. Cheryl Wisseh is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine. She is a Clinical Research Education and Career Development Phase II Scholar and a primary care clinical pharmacist in South Central Los Angeles. Dr. Wisseh focuses on comprehensive medication management in primary care and is dedicated to health equity, social determinants of health, and community engagement. Her research, funded by the NIH and CMS, explores reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. She also serves as Zone 5 Director for the National Pharmaceutical Association.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
The Choose Your Major Conference at UCI’s Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences stands out as a pioneering event that redefines healthcare education pathways. By integrating interprofessional collaboration and interactive learning experiences, this conference uniquely prepares high school students, particularly those from underrepresented communities, for successful careers in healthcare. Organized by the Health Affairs Interprofessional Education and Practice Collaborative and the Center for Educational Partnerships, this initiative represents a bold step towards inclusivity…