Candice Wee

Candice is a highly accomplished Senior Physiotherapist whose career, spanning over 10 years, is defined by clinical excellence, a commitment to innovation, and passionate leadership in professional education. Formerly a key figure at National University Hospital (NUH), she possesses a comprehensive and specialized background in both acute and long-term care, making her a versatile leader in modern rehabilitation.

Candice’s primary clinical expertise lies at the intersection of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Chronic Disease Management.

• Advanced Cardiac and Pulmonary Care: Her experience covers the entire spectrum of patient recovery, from providing critical post-cardiac surgery care in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) to guiding patients through complex, long-term rehabilitation aimed at achieving a full return to premorbid status.
• Preventative Health and Chronic Disease: Aligned with Singapore’s focus on preventative health, Candice was a vital contributor to NUH’s Weight Management Program and Fatty Liver Program. She excels at providing precise, tailored exercise prescriptions for patients diagnosed with pervasive chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Beyond physical training, she delivers critical education on lifestyle changes to empower patients to reduce body fat, optimize blood sugar, and control blood pressure.

Innovation and System Implementation

Candice is a proven innovator who successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and drove departmental modernization.

• Pioneering Hybrid Care: During the pandemic, she was a core member of the team that spearheaded the establishment of the Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. This crucial initiative seamlessly integrated physical exercise sessions with telerehabilitation, ensuring patients received continuous, uninterrupted care even during strict lockdown periods.
• Driving Digital Transformation: Her leadership in large-scale system change was formally recognized when she received the NUH Allied Health Commendation Award in 2022 for spearheading her department’s complex transition to the new EPIC healthcare system. This demonstrated her ability to manage major operational shifts effectively.
• Educational Modernization: Recognizing the limitations on physical learning, she was heavily involved in revamping and developing e-learning modules to ensure junior physiotherapists at NUH had continued access to high-quality professional development.

 

Academic Acumen and Clinical Education

With 7 years of clinical teaching experience, Candice is a passionate clinical educator committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

• Teaching Expertise: She regularly conducts sophisticated simulation lab training and has taught at various educational workshops for both in-house and external physiotherapists, specializing in cardiac topics. She is highly enthusiastic about imparting her clinical knowledge to both patients and colleagues through public forums and in-house talks.
• Prestigious Recognition: Candice is a high-achiever academically, holding a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (First Class Honours) from The University of Queensland, Australia. Her contributions to healthcare have also been nationally recognized with the esteemed Healthcare Merit Award (offered by MOH Holdings).

Chronic Disease Management, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Critical Care Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Weight Management, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Chest Physiotherapy, Geriatric Rehabilitation.