2018 Interdisciplinary Research Grant Awarded to Drs. Jenkins, Soangra, and Tierney
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Brooke Jenkins, Dr. Rauhl Soangra, and Dr. Lynn Tierny were awarded the 2018 Interdiciplinary Research Grant for their proposal: Improving Quality of Care among Orange County Older Adults suffering from Bedsores. Combining their expertise in physical posture, gerontology, and psychological pain perception, these faculty members will work together on
Alumni Spotlight: DJ Smithers '14
CHBS: What have you been up to since graduating from Chapman? DS: I took a few years off from school to work at a hospital in my hometown and work on research in public health and health policy. I just finished my first year of medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and I’m
An Interview with Dmitry Foox '18
CHBS: What is the name of the award you won? DF: Excellence in Research Award, Volunteer Service Award, and most dear to me the Humanity Award (voted on by my peers). CHBS: What are your clinical rotations like and where are you doing them? DF: My current clinical is at Northridge Hospital Dignity Health on
Crean Faculty Take Prestigious Wang-Fradkin and Valerie Scudder Awards
On May 11, 2018 the offices of The President, Provost, and Vice President of Research held their annual Honors Convocation which recognizes faculty across campus for outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship, and research. Crean College faculty racked up six different awards in various categories including top prizes in research and creative activity. Here is a
Crean College Academic Stars of 2018
On May 16, 2018 Crean College of Health & Behavioral Sciences held its annual Senior Awards Banquet. Graduates and their guests enjoyed a lovely dinner followed by an awards ceremony recognizing those with outstanding academic achievement in their major. Here is a list of the honorees: Department of Psychology- Department Honors (in alphabetical order) Samira
Dr. Emmanuel John elected to ACAPT Board
Department of Physical Therapy program chair Dr. Emmanuel John has been elected secretary to the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), effective May 1, 2018. The ACAPT represents all accredited Physical Therapy (PT) Education programs in the country, currently 242 DPT Programs. This new appointment brings another layer of prestige to his already impressive
Do Humans Possess Free Will?
Do humans really have free will or is action controlled by unconscious processes in the brain? If you and your classmates want to dive into these big questions, we have a new class for you! The Faculty Research and Development Council have awarded the 2018-2019 Co-Teaching prize to Assistant Professors Uri Maoz, Ph.D., and Michael
CSD Class of 2018 Breaks Internship Record
Chapman’s MS in Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) program has much to boast about these days. For the first time in the programs history, 14 students in the class of 2018 gained placement into top ranking medical practicum internships this summer and spring, including the highly coveted Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Hospital. CSD students
Dr. Marcia Abbott's journey to India inspires new research project
Understanding how exercise changes hormones and genes for preventing and/or treating obesity is one of Dr. Marcia Abbott’s primary research interests. She is also an advanced practitioner and certified instructor of various forms of yoga, including Vinyasa and Yin. During winter break, she fulfilled a longtime goal of traveling to India to study a rigorous
Michael S. Burney, EdD, PA-C to serve as new Physician Assistant Studies program director
Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is excited to announce the new appointment of Michael S. Burney, EdD., PA-C as program director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program at the Rinker Health Campus. Dr. Burney has held several leadership positions in PA education and PA professional organizations. He has served as vice-chair, director