What Does a Pharmacist Do? A Comprehensive Guide to the Role
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On the CUSP: August 2024
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Amy Kang has been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Council. In this role, she will be involved in providing recommendations on national board certification and recertification standards, as well as developing examination content. Dr. Keykavous Parang has been appointed to the Editorial Board of
Welcoming the Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2027
On August 23, 2024, Chapman University School of Pharmacy welcomed the incoming class of Doctor of Pharmacy students at the Musco Center for the Arts during the tenth annual White Coat Ceremony. This year, 73 students were warmly celebrated for their accomplishments by nearly 600 audience members as they received their white coats, symbolizing their
ACCP’s Outstanding Chapter Award Honors CUSP
The Chapman University student chapter of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) has been honored as the 2024 Outstanding Chapter Award recipient. This national recognition is annually awarded to a single chapter across the United States for exemplifying dedication to patient care, leadership, and exceptional professional development through membership and organizational activities. Left: CUSP’s
On the CUSP: July 2024
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Jeff Goad was installed as President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases on July 1, 2024. Quotables (Faculty in the News) Dr. Cintia Citterio was quoted in Endocrine News: 2024 Researchers Roundtable, discussing endocrine science with the other 2024 Early Investigator Award winners. Dr. Jeff Goad was quoted in a Pharmacy Times
Dr. Gary Fong Awarded Industry Grant for Initiative with Underserved Patient Populations
Melinta Theraputics has awarded an Industry Grant to Dr. Gary Fong for his proposal, “Identifying the Need and Potential Role for a Novel Long-Acting Antifungal in a Diverse, Underserved Population“ , totaling $19,836. Dr. Fong will be working alongside his Co-Principal Investigator Dr. Scott Filler, Professor of Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at
Drs. Roosan and Sumbria Awarded the CUSP Collaboration Award
Dr. Moom Roosan and Dr. Rachita Sumbria have been named recipients of the CUSP Collaboration Award, which awards inter-departmental collaborations within Chapman University School of Pharmacy for high-impact research that expands beyond one facet of understanding a critical issue in pharmacy healthcare. This award provides funding to generate pilot data for future larger awards. Dr.
CSHP Spotlights Alumna Dr. Mary Ngo, PharmD ’19
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