Students Archive - School of Pharmacy

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education Publishes CUSP Study on National Variability in Inconsistencies in APPE Preparation

March 12, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

A new study by Chapman University School of Pharmacy reveals how pharmacy schools across the United States approach the transition from classroom to practice settings (Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)) differently, and findings reveal significant gaps in student preparedness. Published in the American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education (Navigating the Transition to APPEs: A Survey of

Sumbria’s Alzheimer’s Research Earns BPS Paper of the Year Recognition

March 9, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS) has awarded Rachita Sumbria, Ph.D., BPS Paper of the Year Award based on the publication, “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in amyloidosis in Alzheimer’s disease mice: Potential role in chronic heavy alcohol feeding.” The paper was published in Neurobiology of Disease journal, which has an impact

Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference Convenes in Monterey, Pushing a New Era of Safety Leadership

March 2, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

The 6th Annual Pacific Coast Patient Safety Conference (PCPSC) gathered healthcare professionals, patient safety officers, pharmacists, and academic leaders on February 26–27, 2026, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. Co-hosted by Chapman University School of Pharmacy and the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), in collaboration with the California Association of

Walgreens Awards Two Scholarships to Chapman Students

February 23, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

Walgreens has awarded two annual scholarships to Chapman University Doctor of Pharmacy students, each worth $2,500, showing their ongoing commitment to support the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The Walgreens Multilingual Scholarship is awarded to a student who is fluent in one or more languages in addition to English and is actively involved in promoting

CUSP Earns Top Honors in Pharmacy Excellence at OCSHP

February 12, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

Chapman University is proud to recognize Assistant Professor Neelou Fakourfar, Pharm.D., as the recipient of the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OCSHP) Pharmacist of the Year Award. In addition, rising pharmacist and student leader Rachel Nguyen has been awarded the distinguished Bob Stein Scholarship. The OCSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award is the organization’s

Pharmacy Educator Training Program for Residents and Preceptors offered at Chapman University

February 11, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

Comprehensive pharmacy training involves educating students about the wide spectrum of career paths they can pursue upon graduation. For those drawn to academia, pharmacists teach, conduct research, and shape the minds of future healthcare practitioners. Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) offers a specialized Teaching Skills Certificate Program that transforms interest into expertise for Doctor

On the CUSP: January 2026

February 3, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

Awards and Recognitions Dr. Amy Kang has been selected to serve as an author panelist for the Infectious Diseases Society of America’s guidance paper on resource framework and staffing for hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs. Dr. Rachita Sumbria was awarded 2025 BPS Paper of the Year for her publication “Hepatic LRP-1 plays an important role in

Chapman Achieves Outstanding NAPLEX Pass Rates

February 2, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Students

Chapman University School of Pharmacy is proud to report excellent results on the 2025 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), demonstrating CUSP’s commitment to excellence in education and practice. Our 2025 Pharm.D. graduates achieved a 93.7% first-time pass rate on the NAPLEX, outperforming both California (86.7%) and national (86.8%) averages, placing Chapman pass rates at

Patient Safety: The Foundation of Care

January 29, 2026 by Luke O'Connell | Pharmacy

From pediatrics to geriatric care, all patients are affected by the choices their healthcare practitioners make. Clinical decisions, medications dispensed, and every treatment delivered carry the potential to help or harm. At Chapman University School of Pharmacy, faculty have spent more than a decade advancing patient safety through research that addresses real-world risks, from medication

Center for Targeted Drug Delivery Launches at Chapman

November 24, 2025 by Luke O'Connell | Faculty

The Center for Targeted Drug Delivery (CTDD) is our latest research center, created to advance precision drug delivery technologies and translate novel technologies into impactful therapies. The CTDD provides a formal structure that will deepen interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty researchers, industry partners, and other leading research institutions, while also attracting new partnerships. By uniting researchers