The Chapman University Doctor of Physical Therapy program is excited to announce the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), one of the largest and most prestigious gatherings of physical therapy professionals in the country. Hosted annually by the American Physical Therapy Association,
For Sophie Srivastava ’22, research at Chapman was more than a resume builder, it was a collaborative experience that shaped her future. Through close mentorship and hands-on scholarship with Dr. Laura Glynn, Associate Dean of Research, Sophie co-authored a publication that deepened understanding of maternal mental health and child development and helped propel her into
The Chapman University Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is proud to announce the publication of a major faculty-authored textbook: Clinical Rotation Examination and PANCE Review: A Case Study & Q&A Approach, published by McGraw-Hill. This project has been several years in the making, representing a true labor of love and collaboration among the PA faculty,
Welcome to Chapman Dr. Fisher! What classes are you teaching this year? I am currently teaching Human Physiology Part A (HSCI 365) lecture and two sections of Human Physiology Part B Labs (HSCI 366L). In Human Physiology Part A lecture, I teach the students how physiological systems function in isolation and as part of linked
As hurricanes grow more intense and frequent, understanding how to protect homes and communities has never been more critical. National Science Foundation has awarded funding for a cutting-edge collaborative project titled “Home Mitigation for Hurricane-Induced Multi-Hazards: A Multilevel Interdisciplinary Vulnerability and Resiliency Approach.” Led by the University of Texas at Arlington, with Chapman University as
Zhen Cong is a Professor and the new Chair of the Department of Health Sciences here at Chapman. Previously she served as Professor and Director of the Climate and Health Initiative in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences of the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Additionally she was on
Brittney Lee, a CSD Assistant Professor, has been selected to present her work titled, “How prepared are speech-language pathologists to work with deaf children who use American Sign Language?”. Awarded to fewer than 5% of presentations at the 2024 ASHA convention, awardees are selected for their forward-thinking and potential to significantly impact the field by
MFT Department Chair, Naveen Jonathan has been awarded the 2024 Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health Alumnus of the Year Award. This award was given by his alma mater for his work in the field of Marriage & Family Therapy on the local, state and national levels with the American Association of Marriage &
This fall we are excited to welcome a new faculty member to our MFT program, Assistant Professor Julie Payne. Let’s learn a little more about her! What classes are you teaching this year? I am currently teaching MFT 570 Advanced Psychopathology, MFT573 Crisis Management and Clinical Process, MFT 588 Assessment and Treatment of Substance Abuse,
We are proud to share that DPT Professor Alison McKenzie has received the highly regarded Catherine Worthingham Fellowship from the American Physical Therapy Association. This honor is eligible to APTA physical therapist members or life member physical therapists who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for more than 15 years. The