As a speech-language pathologist, Jessie Ginsburg (MS ‘13) supports autistic kids through her speech therapy clinic, Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, and online training she offers for professionals and parents. Ginsburg asks the question, how can we as a society support autistic people by giving them what they need to be successful in this world? Ginsburg shared
When did you graduate – and with what major? I graduated in May 2020 (beginning of the pandemic) with my BA in Psychology, and a minor in Health Sciences What inspired or drew you to choose that major? Between the summer of my junior and senior year in high school, I took an intro
What experiences as an undergrad were most valuable to you? One valuable experience was being in Chapman Global Medical Brigades and traveling to Ghana in the summer of 2019. The experience opened my eyes to how barriers to primary health care can have life-altering consequences. Helping these patients manage their conditions strengthened my passion for
We recently caught up with Brandon Gettleman ’15 (Health Sciences)! For those looking to get into medical school, Brandon’s interview below provides some great insights and recommendations to consider during your undergraduate years at Chapman. In addition to attending med school, Brandon is currently working with a wonderful charity called Curing Kids Cancer. The organization
Alumna Lacey Everett ’20 recently launched a new YouTube (YT) channel called Minds N’ Motion, and we can’t stop watching! On her website’s personal statement, Everett has this to say: “I believe that anyone can heal from life’s setbacks and every person should have access to mental health care. A healthy mindset will lead to
When I reflect on my time at Chapman I cannot help but think about where I started, how far I have come, and who helped me get here. As a working-class Latina and first-generation college student, I came to Chapman looking to be the first in my family to earn a degree, make a career
When Jessie Ginsburg (Sinnet) ’13 was an undergraduate at the University of Redlands, she had a remarkable experience working with an 8-year-old boy who had a rare genetic disorder causing paralysis of his facial muscles. The boy’s endless motivation and determination to speak were truly extraordinary and inspirational. “To this day, he remains one of
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) awards fellowships to promising early-stage graduate students across a wide range of disciplines. Jared Celniker ’14, a graduate from Chapman’s Psychology program and Ph.D. student at UCI’s School of Social Ecology was recently accepted into this prestigious and highly competitive program. He received honorable mention
Employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 18% from 2018 to 2028 (United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics). Due to recent changes in the healthcare landscape, the need for qualified healthcare administrators has never been higher. According to Forbes, a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration offers one of the best
Chapman Family Homecoming 2019 is coming up October 4-6 and Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences is pleased to be hosting two faculty master classes that are sure to excite our alumni and students! Should I see a PA? Should I be a PA? Oct 5, 2019 | 10:00 A.M. | Beckman Hall, Room