Virtual Info Session for Newly Admitted and Prospective Students Planned for April 26, 2021
Those interested in pursuing degrees in health or behavioral sciences at Chapman U are in for a special treat! This coming Monday (April 26, 4:15 p.m.) select members of our faculty and staff will come together to host a Virtual Information Session specifically designed for newly admitted and prospective students and their families. Admitted students
$2.4M Awarded to UCI, Chapman, and CHOC Research Team
The California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, in partnership with the Office of the CA Surgeon General, has announced four awardees for the California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine request for proposals, Addressing Health Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences through a Collaborative Precision Medicine Approach. We are pleased to report that Chapman’s Dr. Laura
Crean College Virtual Honors Celebrations Have Been Confirmed
Break out your finest set of pajamas! Several Crean College programs are confirmed to host virtual honors celebrations for graduating seniors during the month of May. With social gatherings still prohibited on-campus, departments have chosen to hold these festivities on Facebook for the convenience of parents and extended family members who want to tune-in. The
Introducing Professor Nwandei, MPAP, PA-C
PA Studies is proud to welcome Assistant Clinical Professor Nwankaego Nwandei to their faculty. A first-generation Nigerian-American and Los Angeles native, Professor Nwandei graduated from the prestigious USC Keck School of Medicine Primary Care PA Program. She has five years of experience as a Physician Assistant specializing in psychiatry and dermatology. Her work in outpatient
Department of Physical Therapy Hosts Virtual "Osteoarthritis Boot Camp"
In collaboration with Dr. Jacklyn Brechter, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program hosted a virtual 5-day exercise, wellness, and educational program for those in the community who suffer from chronic pain from knee and/or hip osteoarthritis (OA) called Osteoarthritis Boot Camp. Dr. Brechter was initially inspired by the sheer number of individuals with OA
Crean College Introduces New Master of Public Health Bridge Program with Concordia U
Approximately one year after introducing a very successful M.H.A. Master of Healthcare Administration bridge program, Crean College is pleased to announce a second articulation agreement with Concordia University in Irvine. The new offering is an M.P.H. Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Education. Both agreements carry the same perks for Chapman
I Worked Seven Different Jobs to Find My Passion
My undergrad was in Kinesiology, but I always felt pushed into that major by my family. I enjoyed the material and had a great time, but felt like an imposter. My confusion started my senior year of High School. I chose to look into dentistry because my cousin is a DMD and I was interested
Melissa May '22 Launches "Nu Movement" Project
While scrolling through Instagram (#physicaltherapy), Crean College staffers recently discovered some highly stylized PT content on a channel called “Nu Movement.” We were immediately taken with the beautiful photography and clever captioning and decided to message the channel to get details about the creators. We were thrilled to find out that one of the founders
Crean College Welcomes the First Simon Scholars
In 2019, the Simon Foundation gifted Chapman $9M to offer full-tuition scholarships to underserved students seeking an M.M.S Physician Assistant graduate degree. The news spread quickly and when the recruitment window opened, applications flooded in. After months of applicant screening, we got news that the ten highly coveted seats had been filled. So, who are
Crean College to Host Two Online Events for Parent Spring Summit 2021
Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) will be hosting two online events during Parent Spring Summit 2021. The events are tailored specifically to parents of undergraduates majoring in Psychology, Health Sciences, and Applied Human Physiology. Crean College Career Advising Feb 25- 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presented by Heidi Girolamo, CHBS Career Advisor