Yen Dang, PharmD, CTTS-M
Professor and Chair
Department of Kinesiology
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
William P. Hytche Athletic Center, Room 1121
Email: ydang@umes.edu
Phone: 410-651-6494
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy (2011) – University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, United States
- Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency (2012) – Temple University Hospital, United States
- Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Ambulatory Care Residency (2013) – Temple University School of Pharmacy, United States
Biography
Dr. Yen Dang is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology. She earned her pharmacy degree at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and completed two years of residency training at Temple University School of Pharmacy. She holds certifications in tobacco cessation from the University of Pennsylvania, public health at the University of Maryland College Park, and leadership and management from Harvard Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also serves as the Director of Global Health where she facilities international exchange programs, study abroad programs, and medical missions for students and faculty to build on their humanitarian efforts.
Since 2014, Dr. Dang has created two pharmacotherapy clinics at Chesapeake Healthcare in Princess Anne and Pocomoke, Maryland. She manages complex patients with chronic disease states and provides services free-of-charge to a low-income population. Dr. Dang has worked on initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities in mental health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and substance abuse on the Eastern Shore. Dr. Dang is also active with policy and legislation among the health agencies in the State of Maryland. She was appointed to serve on the Statewide Advisory Commission on Immunizations and the Maryland Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee where she makes recommendations that impact the health and safety of the public at large.
Research Experiences and Interests
Mental health and substance abuse; cardiovascular risk reduction; immunizations and vaccine hesitancy; artificial intelligence in healthcare; health disparities; career and workforce development
