On the CUSP: January 2024
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Ajay Sharma was appointed as Associate Editor for the journal “Ocular Surface” the official journal of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society. It is one of the top-ranked journals in ophthalmology with a CiteScore of 10.8 and an impact factor of 6.4. Dr. Neeloufar Fakourfar will serve as President-Elect for
NAPLEX Pass Rates Reach Second-Highest All-Time Scores
CUSP is proud to announce a landmark achievement of its Doctor of Pharmacy Class of 2023, who have achieved historically high scores on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). The first-time pass rate for CUSP graduates reached 87.9%, placing CUSP graduates as the second-highest all-time pass rate in California. These scores are also the
On the CUSP: December 2023
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Sherry Wang was invited to serve on the Review Committee on the “Digital Technologies, Data, and Analytics” theme for the 2024 Annual Research Meeting of AcademyHealth. Dr. Sherry Wang was interviewed by Dr. Moyez Jiwa, Associate Dean and Professor of Health Innovation at the Melbourne Clinical School, University of Notre Dame,
Mariam Mekhael Selected for AACP and ACT Pharmacy Collaborative Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Program
Mariam Mekhael, PharmD candidate ’24, has been selected to participate in the Community Pharmacy Student Scholar Program, a collaborative initiative by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and the ACT Pharmacy Collaborative. Mariam’s exceptional academic achievements, including her involvement in the Leadership Emphasis Program, made her a standout candidate for this opportunity. The
On the CUSP: November 2023
Quotables (Faculty in the News) Dr. Amy Kang received the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Infectious Diseases Practice Research Network (ID-PRN) New Practitioner Award. The ACCP ID PRN New Practitioner award recognizes a clinician who has demonstrated excellence in infectious diseases pharmacy practice. They must have completed their training within the past 5 years
From Lab to Publication: The Impact of Student Research at CUSP
In balancing excellence in both the classroom and in the lab, Chapman University School of Pharmacy prioritizes opportunities for students to actively engage in research alongside our award-winning faculty. Students in every academic program at Chapman University School of Pharmacy have the opportunity to participate in research and have earned authorship on peer-reviewed scientific publications. The impact of this initiative has been
Chapman Leads Change in Patient Safety, Launches PS-CARE
After almost a decades-long history of focusing teaching, research, and practice on the critical importance of patient safety, Chapman University has launched a new center dedicated to the thoughtful and intentional approach of patient safety. Founded on the principles of research, education, and community engagement, the Patient Safety Center for Research and Education (PS-CARE) tackles
Dr. Amy Kang Receives the ACCP ID-PRN New Practitioner Award
Earlier this month, Dr. Amy Kang graciously accepted the New Practitioner Award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Practice Research Network (ACCP ID PRN). This award is a recognition of Dr. Kang’s outstanding contributions to the future development of infectious diseases as it relates to pharmacy practice. The ACCP ID PRN New
CUSP Researchers and Faculty Named in World's Top 2% Cited Scientists in 2022
Five members of Chapman University School of Pharmacy have been named as the world’s top 2% of most important scientists across all fields of research. Congratulations to those named! Chapman University Single Year 2022 Top 2% Scientists: Dr. Keykavous Parang Dr. Saharnaz Nedjat Dr. Ren Ostrom Dr. Reza Mehvar Dr. Ajay Sharma Stanford University annually
On the CUSP: October 2023
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Ajay Sharma is a Grant Reviewer for the UK Medical Research Council, Ophthalmic Research section. Dr. Jeff Goad was honored at the Orange County Visionaries in the Education and Nonprofit sector. Presentations Oral (e.g., Platform Presentations, Symposiums, Plenaries, Keynotes) Dr. Jerika Lam spoke with others on “Optimizing Opportunities in Vaccination: Practical Considerations for