Since graduating with his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2019, Dr. John Andraos has merged his passions for teaching and patient care. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Pharmacy, Dr. Andraos was part of the inaugural APEx program before bridging into CUSP for his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Dr. Andraos initially
Chapman University School of Pharmacy’s 2023-2024 residency and fellowship match results have been a resounding success! CUSP had a 81% ASHP PGY-1 residency match rate, tying for 3rd in the state, and representing 26 students from our graduating PharmD class and 4 alumni. In addition, 9 students matched to a PGY-2 residency, 4 students obtained
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
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
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Lawrence Brown was awarded the UOP School of Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year Award and gave the Keynote address during the White Coat Ceremony. Through its 40 Under 40 awards program, the Greater Irvine Chamber recognizes the next generation of leaders and advocates who are making strides in their industries and
Self-described as someone with a passionate mind, Adaeze “Ada” Anthony-Wise didn’t foresee herself pursuing pharmacy in high school. Even though she had fantastic grades, high levels of extracurricular involvement, and was well-liked by her teachers, she was “quite disillusioned by the idea of having to sort out my career at the age of 17.” In
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
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
The last month of 2022 brought on significant accomplishments to an already remarkable year for the Chapman University School of Pharmacy. In December, both students and faculty represented at the largest gathering of pharmacy professionals in the world, Dr. Amy Kang was named an ACCP Junior Investigator, and CUSP researchers authored articles on diverse topics
Every year, pharmacy schools from across the nation gather at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition for educational programming, national posters, and presentations, and to be a part of one of the largest pharmaceutical conferences in the world. Chapman Pharmacy faculty and students triumphed (yet again) in all aspects