What’s one unexpected opportunity or experience you’ve had at Chapman that you never imagined before enrolling? I never would have imagined being able to pursue a variety of things and be constantly encouraged to do so! I really enjoyed my time not only studying Health Sciences but also being a Tour Guide for the Office
What are you most excited about starting PA School? I’m excited to dive into a rigorous, hands-on curriculum that prepares me to make a direct impact on patients’ lives. KGI’s innovative approach, experienced faculty, and collaborative community align perfectly with my passion for healthcare and commitment to growth. What experiences at Chapman were most valuable to
Tell us about yourself! Where are you from, and why did you chose Chapman? I am a junior majoring in Health Sciences with a minor in Neuroscience. I’m from LA County but spent my early childhood abroad in Germany. I chose Chapman University because of my love for Southern California and the unique support offered
Tell us about your summer program experience and your exciting research award! In the fall of 2023, I was encouraged by mentors to pursue research experiences outside of Chapman. I applied to many, one being the SUPER Scholar program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus Ohio, the second largest children’s hospital in the nation. If
How did your undergrad experience prepare you for medical school? Completing the health sciences major was very helpful during medical school. I was able to apply the concepts I learned in Chapman’s anatomy and physiology classes as a medical student, especially in my pre clinical years. Studying health sciences in undergrad gave me an appreciation
Tell us a little bit about your Chapman experience! Being able to be in close proximity with most everyone at Chapman and having small classrooms where I could ask most people for help and a lot of those people who were helpful turned into some lifelong friends. I had so much fun getting involved
What experiences as a Chapman Undergrad were most valuable to you? The most valuable experience of my undergraduate experience at Chapman has been the professors. Every professor I have had has been incredibly supportive of my academic journey, through their accessibility in office hours and the knowledge that all have shared through lectures. There are
1. Discover labs that are doing research specific to your Health Science and Psychology major This event is smaller than other University-wide research events and focuses exclusively on research related to health. It is easy to maneuver through the posters, chat at-length with faculty, and discover research that is most relevant to your area of
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
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