Chapman University’s Dr. Jerika Lam and CSHP‘s CEO Dr. Loriann De Martini co-published “A mixed methods evaluation of pharmacists’ readiness to provide long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in California” in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (JAIDS). The study investigated the underlying causes for why HIV prevention medication, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), isn’t widely used
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, CUSP’s CSHP/ASHP student chapter hosted their annual Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW). MHAW brought together all cohorts and academic programs at the Rinker Campus over a diverse series of activities designed to promote education and awareness in the newly completed Campus Center. Last year’s MHAW was so impactful
Dr. Mary Ngo, a two-time CUSP graduate, has been one of the most active alumna in the institution’s history. Since graduating in 2019 with her Doctor of Pharmacy, Dr. Ngo has served as the CUSP Alumni Advisory Board Chair for the 21-22 academic year and was awarded the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. Today Dr. Ngo
“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
Elyn Lam has recently been awarded with the ASHP Student Leadership Award by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Set to graduate as a Doctor of Pharmacy in May, Elyn has been chosen as a recipient of this highly prestigious award from a pool of exceptionally qualified applicants from across the nation. She stood
Through a unique offering of education and collaboration, the 3rd Annual Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (PCPSC) brought together a record number of healthcare professionals for its 2024 conference in San Diego, California. Hosted as a boutique conference experience, the PCPSC attracted a diverse audience, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, seeking quality programming, networking, and
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Ajay Sharma is a Grant Reviewer for the UK Medical Research Council, Ophthalmic Research section. Dr. Jeff Goad was honored at the Orange County Visionaries in the Education and Nonprofit sector. Presentations Oral (e.g., Platform Presentations, Symposiums, Plenaries, Keynotes) Dr. Jerika Lam spoke with others on “Optimizing Opportunities in Vaccination: Practical Considerations for
Following a triumphant 2022, Chapman University returned to the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Seminar from October 12-15 in Long Beach, CA. The remarkable performance of our students and contributions to the field by our faculty remained consistent from years past, as the 2023 Seminar witnessed more outstanding achievements of the Chapman University School of
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the CSHP/ASHP chapter of CUSP organized a week-long advocacy project packed with engaging activities and valuable learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty from Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy and the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. To raise awareness about mental health and cultivate an inclusive