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
CSHP Spotlights Neeloufar Fakourfar, a Chapman University Clinical Faculty Member
Chapman University School of Pharmacy faculty member Neeloufar Fakourfar, Pharm.D., was recently featured by the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP), where she spoke about her career journey, carried by purpose, resilience, and a commitment to patient care and pharmacy education. From early experiences serving patients in a community pharmacy to advancing ambulatory care practice
Kaur Receives $535,000 NIH Grant for Breakthrough Breast Cancer Treatment
Kamaljit Kaur, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, has received a $535,000 National Cancer Institute (NCI) R15 award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Working alongside colleagues Shiuan Chen, Ph.D., of City of Hope, and Chapman University faculty member Surya Nauli, Ph.D., Kaur will lead research
What Happens in Pharmacy Clinical Rotations?
What Happens in Pharmacy School Clinical Rotations? The classes you take as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) student will expose you to every aspect of the profession. Clinical rotations are where you’ll put those lessons to work. From once-a-week rotations in your first year to full-time rotation in your later studies, these hands-on opportunities build
What Do You Study in a Master's in Regulatory Affairs?
What Do You Study in a Master’s in Regulatory Affairs? Every day, individuals rely on a constellation of treatments, therapies and medical devices that have improved lives immeasurably. But those innovations aren’t just effective. They’re also safe, thanks to strict regulations imposed by government regulators both in the U.S. and in other countries. A master’s
Chapman Pharmacy’s Rho Chi Chapter Wins 3 National Awards
CUSP’s chapter of the National Rho Chi Society was selected for three awards at the 2026 Rho Chi Virtual Annual Meeting, held Saturday, March 21. Led by President Nathan Nguyen and the Executive Board, CUSP’s chapter received the Spring 2026 Project Proposal Award for their proposal “Combating Vaccine Hesitancy One Needle at a Time.” Proposals
Chapman University School of Pharmacy Climbs National Rankings as Student Success Soars
Chapman University School of Pharmacy has climbed to 74th in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, marking a six-spot improvement from the previous cycle and a remarkable rise from 99th in 2023. Our Pharm.D. graduates achieved a 93.7% first-time pass rate on the 2025 North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), outperforming both the