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
Two of our Class of 2024 PharmD candidates have been named to the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum for the 2023-2024 term! Megan Shieh and Elyn Lam have been selected to serve amidst a highly competitive field of nominees, reflecting their outstanding capabilities and projected contributions to healthcare. Elyn Lam has been appointed to serve on
Woven into the PharmD curriculum, IPPEs have secured Megan Shieh’s confidence in her future in healthcare. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences, otherwise known as IPPEs, expose future pharmacists to a variety of healthcare settings and provide valuable learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. These trimesterly courses send PharmD candidates like Megan into a rich
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the CSHP/ASHP chapter of CUSP organized a week-long advocacy project packed with engaging activities and valuable learning opportunities for students, staff, and faculty from Chapman University’s School of Pharmacy and the Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. To raise awareness about mental health and cultivate an inclusive
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
Awards and Recognitions The Chapman/SCAN/Providence PGY1 Managed Care Residency was selected by the Greater Irvine Chamber for the Healthcare in Collaboration Award. An equal partnership between Chapman, SCAN Health Plan, and Providence Medical Foundation, the award was received by Dr. Jelena Lewis and accompanied by other Chapman representatives, including Dean Dr. Ren Ostrom, Associate Deans
Soon-to-be PharmD graduates are at an advantage as they enter the workforce, and can expect higher pay, significant signing bonuses, and increased flexibility as they begin their careers. Recent hiring trends are favoring those entering the medical industry, especially in retail and community pharmacies. Since last fall, recruiters have expanded their efforts to fill the
Dean Ron Jordan says Chapman University’s work in planning Orange County’s first school of pharmacy was based on a number of optimistic views about future opportunities for pharmacists that came from operating a program in Rhode Island and seeing what was happening with those grads. “We never had a problem with
Founding Dean Ron Jordan sat down with Chapman News to share insights and information about the new School of Pharmacy. “Students will finish in under three years,” Dean Jordan said in explaining the unique benefits of the accelerated 3-year Pharm.D. program. He also spotlighted the Pre-Pharmacy program which allows students to take prerequisite courses in
Chapman University School of Pharmacy (CUSP) and SafeBiologics are teaming together to offer a FREE PharmD CPE credit program entitled BIOSIMILARS: What Every Pharmacist Needs to Know. Biologic medicines are among the most powerful therapies in use today for patients suffering from cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and other serious conditions. Attempts to mimic the