When Vincent Thai walked onto Chapman University’s campus as a business major, healthcare wasn’t even on his radar as a career path. Now, white coat on his shoulders and a PGY-1 residency lined up at VA Loma Linda, Vincent is ready to start his next chapter. A first-year student from Gilroy, CA, Vincent initially aspired
“Being part of a professional fraternity allowed me to come out of my shell and be the best version of myself, both personally and professionally during pharmacy school.” Drawn to a career in healthcare and seeking an accelerated program, Dr. Inna Tagarino joined APEx with the intent to bridge into the PharmD program. APEx, Chapman University’s
“I’ve seen the impact we can have in clinical settings either through my preceptors, colleagues, or myself during my APPEs, and I think applying our drug knowledge beyond medication counseling is where we shine. It’s great to see roles being expanded through legislation or organizational changes.” Set to graduate on May 17, 2024, Dr. Jack
Not even 30 years old, Dr. Judy Weng has accomplished what only few could dream of- two doctorate degrees, an incredible CV of research and teaching, and a career lined up that balances her passions and her childhood dream. “If I were to do it all over again, I would choose Chapman,” she says. “Being
At 23 years old, Mason Myers (they/he) is heading into a residency program with their recently obtained Doctor of Pharmacy- A feat most people do not do until their late 20s. A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Mason moved to Orange County for Chapman University’s APEx, an accelerated program that produces licensed pharmacists in just
“It is a nostalgic moment, parting ways from CUSP after five years, where I completed an MS followed by an intensive Ph.D. I am proud to say I was among the first students to get an MS. Also, among the few to continue along with a Ph.D. being pioneers, I daresay in this sense, I
Congratulations to all of our CUSP students who received their degrees on May 17, 2019! Seventy-six new Doctor of Pharmacy graduates crossed the stage, as well as nine Master’s and two PhD students. This cohort of PharmD students included the first eight graduates from CUSP’s Freshman Early Assurance Program (FEAP), a special group of eight