Dr. Cintia Citterio Receives Endocrine Society Early Investigator Award
Dr. Cintia Citterio has been honored with the Endocrine Society Early Investigator Award, awarding her outstanding contributions to hormone-related research. Selected as one of five awardees nationwide, this recognition places her among the top emerging researchers for her role in addressing and advancing our understanding of hormone-related conditions. The Early Investigator Award supports the development
On the CUSP: January 2024
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Ajay Sharma was appointed as Associate Editor for the journal “Ocular Surface” the official journal of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society. It is one of the top-ranked journals in ophthalmology with a CiteScore of 10.8 and an impact factor of 6.4. Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar will serve as President-Elect for
NAPLEX Pass Rates Reach Second-Highest All-Time Scores
CUSP is proud to announce a landmark achievement of its Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2023, who have achieved historically high scores on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). The first-time pass rate for CUSP graduates reached 87.9%, placing CUSP graduates as the second-highest all-time pass rate in California. These scores are also the
Mariam Mekhael Selected for AACP and ACT Pharmacy Collaborative Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Program
Mariam Mekhael, PharmD candidate ’24, has been selected to participate in the Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Program, a collaborative initiative by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and the ACT Pharmacy Collaborative. Mariam’s exceptional academic achievements, including her involvement in the Leadership Emphasis Program, made her a standout candidate for this opportunity. The
From Lab to Publication: The Impact of Student Research at CUSP
In balancing excellence in both the classroom and in the lab, Chapman University School of Pharmacy prioritizes opportunities for students to actively engage in research alongside our award-winning faculty. Students in every academic program at Chapman University School of Pharmacy have the opportunity to participate in research and have earned authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications. The impact of this initiative has been
Dr. Amy Kang Receives the ACCP ID-PRN New Practitioner Award
Earlier this month, Dr. Amy Kang graciously accepted the New Practitioner Award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Practice Research Network (ACCP ID PRN). This award is a recognition of Dr. Kang’s outstanding contributions to the future development of infectious diseases as it relates to pharmacy practice. The ACCP ID PRN New
CUSP Researchers and Faculty Named in World’s Top 2% Cited Scientists in 2022
Five members of Chapman University School of Pharmacy have been named as the world’s top 2% of most important scientists across all fields of research. Congratulations to those named! Chapman University Single Year 2022 Top 2% Scientists: Dr. Keykavous Parang Dr. Saharnaz Nedjat Dr. Ren Ostrom Dr. Reza Mehvar Dr. Ajay Sharma Stanford University annually
ASHP Names 2 CUSP Students to their Pharmacy Student Forum
Two of our Class of 2024 PharmD candidates have been named to the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum for the 2023-2024 term! Megan Shieh and Elyn Lam have been selected to serve amidst a highly competitive field of nominees, reflecting their outstanding capabilities and projected contributions to healthcare. Elyn Lam has been appointed to serve on
