Allen Shek
At Pacific Since: 1999
Allen Shek, PharmD earned his bachelor of science in pharmacy from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York in 1991. He earned his doctor of pharmacy from University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998. He completed a PGY2 primary care residency at University of Illinois at Chicago. He joined the Pacific family in 1999.
Dr. Shek was previously a regional coordinator and then director of advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE). In his current role as associate dean of professional programs, Dr. Shek's focus is to integrate the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and APPE, elevate the depth and scope of the experiential programs, facilitate the collaboration between the therapeutics faculty and experiential faculty, support curriculum enhancement and assessment efforts, growth and development of the clinical services, and industry fellowship opportunities. Dr. Shek appreciates that Pacific has a student-centered philosophy and a supportive culture where both students and faculty can thrive.
BS in Pharmacy, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1991
PharmD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1998
Residency in Primary Care, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
Teaching Philosophy
“I believe deeply that active learning is the key for future success. My goal is to help students acquire critical thinking, assessment and decision making skills, and most importantly instill a commitment to lifelong learning and a strong sense of patient advocacy.”
Courses
PHAR 553 — Ambulatory Care IPPE
PHAR 631 — APPE Preparedness
PRAC 131 — Formulary Management
Research Interests
- Experiential Education
- Managed Care
- Formulary Management
- Clinical Analytics
Scholarly Activity
Kang-Birken, S.L.; Law, E.J.; Moon, Y.S.K.; Lee, A.J.; Haydon, A.L.; Shek, A. Assessing Preceptor and Student Perceptions of Remote Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pharmacy 2022, 10, 103. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy10050103
Kawakatsu, S, Liu, X, Tran, B, Tran, BP, Manzanero, L, Shih, E, Shek A, Lim, JJ. Differences in Glucose Readings Between Right Arm and Left Arm Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. May 6, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1177/19322968211008838
Carr-Lopez, SM, Strohecker L, Miyahara RK, Patel RA, Mai Y, Shek, A, Law EJ. Impact of a Veterans Affairs Primary Care Collaboration to Provide Remote Team-Based Care and Telehealth Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences. J Am Coll Clin Pharm. 2021;4(9):1109–1116. https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1474
Law, E, Scott, MC, Moon YSK, Lee, AJ, Bandy VT, Haydon A, Shek, A, Kang-Birken SL. Adapting pharmacy experiential education during COVID-19: Innovating remote preceptor resources, tools, and patient care delivery beyond virtual meetings. Am J of Health Syst Pharm. May 5, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxab192
Carr-Lopez, SM, Strohecker L, Miyahara RK, Mai Y, Shek, A. Remote introductory pharmacy practice experiences focused on veterans prescribed chronic opioid therapy. Am J of Health Syst Pharm. Dec 2020. doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxaa375
Kim N, Pham K, Shek A, Lim J, Liu X, Shah SA. Differences in glucose level between right arm and left arm using continuous glucose monitors. Digital Health. 2020; 6 :1-7. doi: 10.1177/2055207620970342
Carr-Lopez, SM, Strohecker L, Mai Y, Miyahara RK, Shek, A. Veterans Affairs Collaboration for Medication Safety Introductory Practice Experience Using Remote Access to Health Records. Am J Pharm Educ. July 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5688/ajpe7664
Liu X, Shah SA, Eid TJ, Shek A. Differences in Glucose Levels Between Left and Right Arm. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2019;13(4):794-795. doi:10.1177/1932296819851123. Epub 2019 May 21.
Shah, SA, Szeto AH, Farewell R, Shek A, Fan D, Quach KN, Bhattacharyya M, Elmiari BA, Chan W, O’Dell KM, Nguyen NN, McGaughey TJ, Nair JM, Kaul S. Impact of High Volume Energy Drink Consumption on Electrocardiographic and Blood Pressure Parameters: A Randomized Trial. J Am Heart Assoc. 2019 Jun 4;8(11):e011318. doi: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2055207620970342. Epub 2019 May 29.
Shah, SA, Occiano A, Nguyen TA, Chan A, Sky JC, Bhattacharyya M, O'Dell KM, Shek A, Nguyen NN. Electrocardiographic and Blood Pressure Effects of Energy Drinks and Panax ginseng in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Clinical Trial. International Journal of Cardiology. 2016. doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.05.007
Carr-Lopez SM, Shek A, Lastimosa J, et al. Medication adherence behaviors of Medicare beneficiaries. Patient Preference and Adherence. 2014;8:1277-1284. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S64825
Derbyshire M, Shek A, Szkotak J. A review of the pharmacologic arsenal for the war on obesity. Formulary. 2013;48:136-43.
Szkotak J, Shek A. An evidence-based review of treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome. Formulary. 2012;47:319-29.
Hilsenrath P, Woelfel J, Shek A, Ordanza K. Redefining the role of the pharmacist: Medication therapy management. The Journal of Rural Health. 2012. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2012.00417.x
Tam S, Lopez A, Shek A, Yeh J. Multiple sclerosis: A paradigm change with oral agents? Formulary. 2011;46:228-240.
Gandhi R, Baker N, Shek A, Yeh J, Bishop D. Pulmonary arterial hypertension: Bridging the gap between efficacy, quality of life and cost-effectiveness. Formulary. 2010;45:190-199.
Nguyen TT, Vo Y, Shingate M, Shek A, Zuniga R, "Group Visits Using Journey for ControlTM and Conversation Maps as a Better Model for Improved Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction," Poster presentation (#1044) at the American Diabetes Association, 70th Scientific sessions, Orlando, FL. June 2010.
Yeh J, Shek A, Henriques R. Rational approaches to the treatment of mixed dyslipidemia. Formulary. 2008;43:366-78.
Shek A. Heart Failure Clinic. Book Chapter In: Blair MM, Blake EW, Harris IM, eds. ACCP Ambulatory Care New Practitioner Survival Guide/Resource Manual. 2nd ed. Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2008:100-8.
Shek A. Pharmacy Asthma Program. Book Chapter In: Blair MM, Blake EW, Harris IM, eds. ACCP Ambulatory Care New Practitioner Survival Guide/Resource Manual. 2nd ed. Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2008:147-52.
Shek A. Metered-Dose Inhaler Spacer Protocol - Policy and Procedure. Book Chapter In: Blair MM, Blake EW, Harris IM, eds. ACCP Ambulatory Care New Practitioner Survival Guide/Resource Manual. 2nd ed. Lenexa, KS: American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2008:153-7.
Shek A, Henriques R. Updates on diabetes care. California Pharmacist. 2008;LV(3):36-7.
Lo K, Leung K, Shek A. Management of parkinson disease: Current treatments, recent advances and future development. Formulary. 2007;42:529-44
Vang K, Shek A. Pharmacist role in the management of chronic heart failure. California Pharmacist. 2005;LII(4):11-9.
Shek A, Yoo M. Asthma detectives wanted. California Pharmacist. 2005;LII(3): 11-7.
Shek A. Heart Failure Clinic. Book Chapter In: Blair MM, Blake EW, Harris IM, eds. Ambulatory Care Survival Guide. Kansas City, MO: American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2004:45-58.
Shek A. Health Plan of San Joaquin Pharmacy Asthma Program. Book Chapter In: Blair MM, Blake EW, Harris IM, eds. Ambulatory Care Survival Guide. Kansas City, MO: American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2004:69-76.
Brown DB, Ferrill MJ, Hinton AB, Shek A. Self-directed professional development: The pursuit of affective learning. Am J Pharm Educ 2001;65:240-6.
Shek A, Ferrill MJ. Statin-fibrate combination therapy. Ann Pharmcother. 2001;35:908-17.
