After almost a decades-long history of focusing teaching, research, and practice on the critical importance of patient safety, Chapman University has launched a new center dedicated to the thoughtful and intentional approach of patient safety. Founded on the principles of research, education, and community engagement, the Patient Safety Center for Research and Education (PSCARE) tackles
Woven into the PharmD curriculum, IPPEs have secured Megan Shieh’s confidence in her future in healthcare. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences, otherwise known as IPPEs, expose future pharmacists to a variety of healthcare settings and provide valuable learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. These trimesterly courses send PharmD candidates like Megan into a rich
Vivian Lu, a native of Irvine, always knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. After enrolling in Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy in her hometown to pursue her Doctor of Pharmacy, Vivian knew she had found her true calling with a future career driven by her passion for community involvement and leadership. Following
Last weekend, Chapman University School of Pharmacy headed back to Las Vegas for the 2023 Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE), an annual event that brings together students, professionals, and educators from the western states of America, including Hawaii, Colorado, and Alaska. Hosted by the California Pharmacists Association, our students and faculty were at the forefront of
We are excited to share two remarkable achievements from the 2023 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. Firstly, we are delighted to announce that Dr. Marc Fleming, CUSP’s Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, has been named a Fellow of the APhA. This is a distinguished honor that celebrates Dr.
October closed with several excellent publications of Chapman Pharmacists concluding their research findings. Global Cancer Statistics 2022: The Trends Projection Analysis Dr. Keykavous Parang published in the Chemical Biology Letters the life-saving practice of the theranostic approach to cancer treatments. Medical practitioners’ utilization of both a therapeutical development approach as well as diagnostic treatments may
The Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) and Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) faculty and staff joined Dave’s Virtual Walk Across America in October 2020. This virtual walk campaign was started by PSMF CEO Dr. Dave Mayer to raise awareness for patient and health worker safety as the country grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Last April, Chapman University held a virtual Community Impact Forum to share some of its endeavors in supporting the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilitated by Vice President of Campus Planning and Design Collette Creppell, the forum featured panelists including President Daniele C. Struppa, City of Orange Mayor Mark Murphy, Vice President for Research Tom
Dr. Jerika Lam was selected to participate in the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Patient Safety Policy Committee to develop a policy statement on Pharmacy’s role in Patient Safety. Members are selected from around the world based on their contributions to the area of patient safety. The Committee is comprised of pharmacists working in different settings