Meet Dr. Jason Douglas, the newest member of the Department of Health Sciences faculty at Chapman University’s Crean College and Health & Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Douglas received his Ph.D. in Environmental Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), where he conducted research with underserved communities to
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, overall employment of dentists is projected to grow 19 percent between now and 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for dental services will increase as the population ages and as research continues to link oral health to overall health. Here in Orange
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 members of the Crean College faculty joined President Struppa at the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Orange County annual “Life Without Limits” gala. Crean was honored with the 2019 Impact Award for its outstanding student training and work with children affected by Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. The ceremony took
Chapman University’s MMS Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program graduated its very first class in December of 2018. There were many academic stars in the program but Katie Cornella was a true stand-out. We recently interviewed Katie about her experience in the program. Here is what she had to say. Q. What was your educational background
What is your educational background? I obtained a B.A. in Psychology at Chapman University in 2003. I then worked in non-profit and corporate America for about a decade before pursuing an M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy Chapman University 2014. What do you do now? I currently work full time in private practice. Typically, I
I am Avrita Brar, a junior at Chapman University with a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology. Dr. Jasleen Brar, my mom, graduated from the University of Southern California, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry in 1996 and has her general dentistry and multi-specialty practices in Tustin. Due to our passion for global
The Pew Charitable Trusts recent analysis, “How to Improve Health Outcomes for Kids,” reported only 50 percent of children on Medicaid received dental care in 2016 causing dental caries to become the most common chronic disease of children aged six to 11 in the United States. The CDC’s Oral Disease Burden and Prevention 2017 also
CHBS: What initially drew you to the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)? DF: I was originally drawn to the field of speech-language pathology (SLP) from a personal experience in which I observed a clinician working her hardest to help a patient communicate after a severe stroke. This experience was at Mission Hospital over
Getting program-specific career advising just got a whole lot easier for Crean College students. Meet Heidi Swanson, our new in-house career advisor conveniently stationed inside Crean Hall. Whether you’re a freshman just getting started or a senior about to graduate, take advantage of these services early and often. Use Handshake to book an appointment. No
CHBS: What made you decide to join the Peace Corps after you completed your B.S. in Health Science from Chapman? LF: During my time at Chapman, I was part of the Global Medical Brigades club. With this group, I went on two medical brigades in Honduras. Once there, we set up a clinic for four