"Zest for Life": How Ada Anthony-Wise Discovered Her Passion for Pharmacy
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
Breaking Barriers and Pursuing Excellence: Mason Myers' Journey to Pharmacy Residency at 23
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's Passion for Community and Leadership
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
CUSP Shines at the 2023 Western Pharmacy Exchange: Celebrating Success, Collaboration, and Excellence
Last weekend, Chapman University School of Pharmacy headed back to Las Vegas for the 2023 Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE), an annual event that brings together students, professionals, and educators from the western states of America, including Hawaii, Colorado, and Alaska. Hosted by the California Pharmacists Association, our students and faculty were at the forefront of
On the CUSP: April 2023
Awards and Recognitions: Sherry Wang’s visiting student Ding Quan Ng received the pre-doctoral fellowship award for their collaborative project “Value assessment of acupuncture for cancer-related pain: a real-world data analysis” by the PhRMA Foundation. Ajay Sharma chaired the “Corneal Epithelium” session at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting held in New
On the CUSP: March 2023
Awards and Recognitions Fellows: Dr. Marc Fleming was selected as the Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and was recognized at the APhA Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ March 24-27. More information is available here. Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman was named a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in recognition of her
CUSP Celebrates Two Major Accomplishments
We are excited to share two remarkable achievements from the 2023 American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. Firstly, we are delighted to announce that Dr. Marc Fleming, CUSP’s Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy, has been named a Fellow of the APhA. This is a distinguished honor that celebrates Dr.
Women in Leadership: Dr. Madeline Dintzner
Meet Dr. Madeline Dintzner, a trailblazing Associate Dean with over 20 years of experience in higher education. While currently serving as CUSP’s Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, Dr. Dintzner has also served as chair of the Department of Chemistry at DePaul University in Chicago and as the Assistant Dean of Assessment and Accreditation at
Women in Leadership: Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman
If there’s anyone who can give Wonder Woman a run for her money, it’s Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman. While serving as the Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP), Dr. Shwartzman also serves as Immediate-Past President for the Rho Chi National Honor Society and is an active member in
Women in Leadership: Dr. Jennifer Totonchy
Since 2016, Dr. Jennifer Totonchy has dedicated herself to being an influential member of Chapman Pharmacy. Dr. Totonchy, now the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, is a trailblazer in accomplishments at CUSP, including being the first junior faculty member to be awarded an R01 grant during their time at Chapman. Described as “dedicated”