Dr. Candis Morello

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Candis M. Morello is a Professor at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. She serves as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and her research focuses on exploring clinical outcomes for individuals with diabetes and related disorders, including cardiac, renal, and mental health issues. She also works on improving educational wellness outcomes for student pharmacists. Dr. Morello is a licensed Clinical Pharmacist Provider at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Health System, where she directs the Diabetes Intensive Medical Management Clinic. Her research emphasizes the impact of comprehensive medication management services and lifestyle education on patients' quality of life, medication adherence, and long-term clinical outcomes. Dr. Morello has received numerous awards for her teaching and research, including the UC San Diego Distinguished Teaching Award and various accolades from professional pharmacy organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Faculty member at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, focusing on clinical pharmacy.

Clinical Pharmacist Provider

2000-01-01 — Present

Veterans Affairs San Diego Health System • San Diego, CA

Provides clinical pharmacy services and directs the Diabetes Intensive Medical Management Clinic.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).