Quotables (Faculty in the News) Dr. Jerika Lam and Dr. Reza Taheri co-authored and were quoted in the Patient Safety Movement Foundation October newsletter, titled “Safeguarding Health: The Critical Role of Pharmacists in Patient Safety.” The article recognizes the significant role of pharmacists in patient safety in celebration of October being Pharmacist Month: Safeguarding Health:
“My experience with Dr. Totonchy in the lab led to me developing skills that directly earned me a role. I think my case is a great example of how Chapman got me my job!” -Nancy Palmerin, M.S.P.S. ‘21 Nancy Palmerin, who is now an Immunotoxicologist with Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals, earned her Master’s of Science
At CUSP, we encourage incoming students to have an initial understanding of what a course entails as they pursue a degree after their bachelor’s. The choice to pursue education to the highest degree is an important one, and we want to help potential students make the best choice. As a chance to get a look
Awards and Recognitions Dr. Amy Kang has been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Council. In this role, she will be involved in providing recommendations on national board certification and recertification standards, as well as developing examination content. Dr. Keykavous Parang has been appointed to the Editorial Board of
On August 23, 2024, Chapman University School of Pharmacy welcomed the incoming class of Doctor of Pharmacy students at the Musco Center for the Arts during the tenth annual White Coat Ceremony. This year, 73 students were warmly celebrated for their accomplishments by nearly 600 audience members as they received their white coats, symbolizing their
During the School of Pharmacy’s White Coat Ceremony, Chapman University honored Dr. Wafa Samara with the Gavin Herbert Award. The award is presented annually to an individual that has greatly impacted both CUSP and the pharmaceutical industry through leadership, professionalism, and compassion- The foundational pillars of CUSP. As the keynote speaker, Dr. Samara encouraged incoming
Dr. Amy Kang has been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy Specialties’ (BPS) Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Council. Her appointment to this council will span a three year term (2025-2027), during which time she will provide recommendations on national Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty certification and recertification standards and developing examination content. “Being appointed to this committee
The Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center has been awarded Gold status by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), reserved for programs that demonstrate exemplary practices and have impactful community outcomes. Dr. Amy Kang, an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, secured this award as the co-chair of the committee at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Chapman University School of Pharmacy’s 2023-2024 residency and fellowship match results have been a resounding success! CUSP had a 81% ASHP PGY-1 residency match rate, tying for 3rd in the state, and representing 26 students from our graduating PharmD class and 4 alumni. In addition, 9 students matched to a PGY-2 residency, 4 students obtained