Unlocking Potential: Leadership Emphasis for Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates
Established in 2021, the Doctor of Pharmacy Leadership Emphasis (LE) program was created with the intent to shape well-rounded student leaders, both in and out of the classroom, by empowering them with the skills and knowledge to become exemplary leaders in healthcare. At the heart of the emphasis program lies the commitment to equip candidates
Women in Leadership: Dr. Jennifer Totonchy
Since 2016, Dr. Jennifer Totonchy has dedicated herself to being an influential member of Chapman Pharmacy. Dr. Totonchy, now the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, is a trailblazer in accomplishments at CUSP, including being the first junior faculty member to be awarded an R01 grant during their time at Chapman. Described as “dedicated”
PharmD Candidates at an Advantage in Hiring
Soon-to-be PharmD graduates are at an advantage as they enter the workforce, and can expect higher pay, significant signing bonuses, and increased flexibility as they begin their careers. Recent hiring trends are favoring those entering the medical industry, especially in retail and community pharmacies. Since last fall, recruiters have expanded their efforts to fill the
Alumni Interview Featuring David Salehi, MS (’21)
My name is David Salehi. I graduated in 2021 from Chapman University School of Pharmacy with a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. My undergraduate level was completed at the University of California, Davis and I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry major and Neuroscience minor. I am fortunate to be hired
Alumni Interview Featuring Ryley Hall, MS (’20)
My name is Ryley Hall, and I am from Tacoma, Washington. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Chapman University in 2019 as well as my Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2020. I am currently a Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in Seattle, WA. I work in the Cell Therapy
2021 James L. Doti Student Award Recipient: Azam Saghaeidehkordi
Azam Saghaeidehkordi, Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, is the recipient of Chapman University’s 2021 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award in the doctoral category. Azam will defend her dissertation entitled “Synthesis, in vitro and in vivo evaluation of two Peptide-Doxorubicin conjugates for Targeting Triple Negative Breast Cancer” and her Ph.D. degree
Alumni Interview Featuring Paul Park, MS (’17) and PhD Candidate CUSP Alumni Advisory Board Member
My name is Shang Eun Park (Paul). I graduated from Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) in 2017 with a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science (MSPS) with a focus on peptide therapeutics for Prostate Cancer. Now, I am almost done with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science in 2020 with a focus on targeting anticancer
U.S. News & World Report ranks CUSP in the Top 100 Best Pharmacy Schools
Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) is ranked in the top 100 best pharmacy schools in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report. After graduating its first two cohorts, CUSP is at No. 99 in its first year of being ranked by U.S. News & World Report. As several graduate degree programs of Chapman University
Dr. Sherpa – First CUSP PhD Graduate from Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Science
“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