Jerika Lam Named Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Jerika Lam, Pharm.D., professor of pharmacy practice at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Lam is among the pharmacists honored with the title “Fellow” (FASHP) for 2026, in recognition of their excellence and significant contributions to the field of pharmacy practice. The 2026 Fellows
On the CUSP: May 2026
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Ajay Sharma chaired a session “Ocular Surface” at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Denver on May 3-7, 2026. Dr. Sherry Yun Wang received Chapman University’s 2026 Teaching and Mentoring Award. Publications Dr. Laressa Bethishou, Dr. Karl Hess, Dr. Richard Beutler, and Dr. Jeff
Building a Career Rooted in Advocacy: CUSP Student Mariana Velarde-Alvarez
For CUSP student Mariana Velarde-Alvarez, the path to pharmacy has always been about people. Born and raised locally in San Diego, Mariana began her pharmacy journey through Chapman University’s APEx program, then matriculated into the Pharm.D. program. “From a young age, I felt drawn to pharmacy because of its focus on medication management and the
From CUSP to Clinical Pharmacy: Sara Kurd-Misto's Career Path
Pharmacy offers a remarkably wide range of career opportunities — and clinical hospital pharmacy is one of the most impactful. Sara Kurd-Misto, a Clinical Pharmacist at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, who joined Chapman as an APEx student and earned her Pharm.D. with CUSP (Chapman University School of Pharmacy). Her journey from Orange County
Welcoming Our Newest Postgraduate Trainees to CUSP!
Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) is thrilled to welcome two outstanding pharmacists to our postgraduate training programs, a fellowship with Amgen and a managed care residency with SCAN Health Plan. Tiffany Yarian, PharmD, joins us from the USC Mann School of Pharmacy as our 2026–2028 Chapman-Amgen Oncology Medical Affairs Fellow. With experience in market
Science in Action: Chapman University School of Pharmacy Students Share Research at Annual Research Day
On May 13, 2026, Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) held its annual Research Day, a celebration of scientific inquiry and professional growth that brought together master’s and PhD students in the Pharmaceutical Sciences programs, PharmD students, research fellows, faculty, and distinguished guests from across the health sciences. The morning opened with remarks from Dr.
On the CUSP: April 2026
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar was recognized through a CSHP Spotlight this month with an article highlighting her pharmacy journey. Dr. Amy Kang was invited as a guest speaker on the Duke University Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network podcast to discuss her recent publication: “Assessment of Antimicrobial Transition Errors From Hospitals to Skilled Nursing Facilities.”
Rudy Chang Receives 2026 Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Rudy Chang has been named the recipient of the 2026 James L. Doti Outstanding Graduate Student Award, the highest honor for graduate students at Chapman University. The Doti Awards recognize distinguished academic achievement, scholarly or creative activity, and service, and are granted to one graduating master’s and one graduating doctoral student. Rudy joined Chapman University as
2025-2026 Residency and Fellowship Match Results at Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) is proud to celebrate another excellent year in the ASHP residency and fellowship match! CUSP graduates and alumni secured 40 PGY-1 residency matches, 7 PGY-2 residency matches, and 1 fellowship across 7 states. Additionally, we had one student accept an offer for an unaccredited residency. Earlier this year, it
Pharmacy Students Gain Career-Boosting Experience Through Conference Involvement
Participating in academic pharmacy conferences provides Pharm.D. students with impactful opportunities to explore research, network with professionals, and build their careers while completing coursework and rotations. Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) prepares our students for these opportunities through practice presentations, faculty mentorship, and conference funding. Building Community Through Pharmacy Conferences For CUSP student Harvey