Doctor of Pharmacy student Tien Dinh has been elected as the Regional Delegate for Region 8 of the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists. This position is a significant appointment and is the first time that a CUSP student has been elected in our young history. As a voice of student pharmacists, Tien
Dr. Laressa Bethishou was honored the 2024 New Practitioner Award by the California Pharmacists Association. The award recognizes an “outstanding new practitioner who has demonstrated leadership at multiple levels of pharmacy” who also participates in the profession, advocacy, and community affairs related to the pharmacy practice. Eligible candidates will have obtained who graduated with their
At the 2024 California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) Seminar, CUSP represented clinical skills, leadership, and academic influence across California. A duo of PharmD candidates, Trisha Lu and Jaqueline Nguyen, represented CUSP at the Clinical Skills Competition. Their success secured them a spot at the national level, where the two will continue to represent CUSP
At Chapman University, learning isn’t limited to students at their desks- More than a third of Doctor of Pharmacy learning occurs in simulations or in the field through experiential curriculum. Starting their first year, PharmD students take courses in Interprofessional Education (IPE), which trains students to care for patients in a team with other types
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Awards and Recognitions Dr. Amy Kang has been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Council. In this role, she will be involved in providing recommendations on national board certification and recertification standards, as well as developing examination content. Dr. Keykavous Parang has been appointed to the Editorial Board of
On August 23, 2024, Chapman University School of Pharmacy welcomed the incoming class of Doctor of Pharmacy students at the Musco Center for the Arts during the tenth annual White Coat Ceremony. This year, 73 students were warmly celebrated for their accomplishments by nearly 600 audience members as they received their white coats, symbolizing their
Dr. Sun “Coco” Yang and her collaborators have been awarded a $150,000 Opportunity Pool Grant by the Maternal and Pediatric Precision in Therapeutics (MPRINT) Hub, supported by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The study, “Impact of Vitamin D on Gut Microbiome and Metabolome Among Pediatric Oncology Patients”, aims to
During the School of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony, Chapman University honored Dr. Wafa Samara with the Gavin Herbert Award. The award is presented annually to an individual that has greatly impacted both CUSP and the pharmaceutical industry through leadership, professionalism, and compassion- The foundational pillars of CUSP. As the keynote speaker, Dr. Samara encouraged incoming
Dr. Amy Kang has been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy Specialties’ (BPS) Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Council. Her appointment to this council will span a three year term (2025-2027), during which time she will provide recommendations on national Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty certification and recertification standards and developing examination content. “Being appointed to this committee
The Chapman University student chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) has been honored as the 2024 Outstanding Chapter Award recipient. This national recognition is annually awarded to a single chapter across the United States for exemplifying dedication to patient care, leadership, and exceptional professional development through membership and organizational activities. Left: CUSP’s
Dr. Mary Ngo, a two-time CUSP graduate, has been one of the most active alumna in the institution’s history. Since graduating in 2019 with her Doctor of Pharmacy, Dr. Ngo has served as the CUSP Alumni Advisory Board Chair for the 21-22 academic year and was awarded the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. Today Dr. Ngo