In the fall trimester, the Rinker campus joined the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) in their STEPtember wellness and fundraising challenge. Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood-onset physical disability in the world, yet it is one of the most underfunded. CPARF aims to change this by raising funds to support life-changing
In November of 2019, Chapman University announced that it was the recipient of a $9 Million gift from the Simon Foundation to provide scholarships for future students of the MMS Physician Assistant Studies program (PA Studies). Crean College is pleased to announce that Gerald Glavaz, DHSc, PA-C has been appointed Associate Dean of the Simon Scholar
Do you dream of studying the human brain and its impact on how we think and act? Well, today is your lucky day! Chapman University’s Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new minor in Neuroscience with the first term of instruction beginning in Fall 2020. Overview
Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth Dingbaum ’20, and I am a grad student at Chapman University’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program. I was one of fifteen students selected to be a Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) Future Educator Fellow for the 2019-2020 year. This fellowship is designed to help current PA students learn about
Beginning Spring 2020, The Center for Global Education (CGE) is happy to announce walk-in Global Education Advising for Crean College. Caroline DeStefano, the Global Education Advisor for health science, applied human physiology, and psychology majors, will be at Crean Hall to answer any questions regarding semester abroad programs, international internships, and faculty-led travel courses. Stay
On October 23, 2019, Chapman’s Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences and the Office of Research & Creative Activity co-hosted the 2nd Annual Chapman/CHOC Research Expo. This event brings together scientists and clinicians from both institutions for an evening of research discovery. Doctors, staff scientists, and other members of the CHOC community were invited
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 Orange County chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (OC-CAMFT) is dedicated to advancing the art and science of the MFT profession. The Chapter provides an educationally, emotionally, and professionally supportive atmosphere for licensed and pre-licensed members to grow individually and as a group. Recently, Crean College of Health & Behavioral
During my career, I have always tried to follow the adage ‘never say no to an opportunity.’ Put another way, I believe it’s important to say yes when meaningful opportunities present themselves. This belief was put to the test this past summer when I was invited to present at the annual meeting of the Fertility
Chapman offers students many options when it comes to advising. First, there is the Academic Advising Center, which offers help with general ed, transfer credit, petitions, and registration. Second, there is your faculty advisor who can provide program-specific guidance. Career advising and internship support is also available, conveniently provided in-house by Heidi Swanson. Then, there