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Our graduates break barriers. They set the standard for excellence and reach beyond it. They’re pharmacists, scientists, researchers and educators. Nearly 90% of our Pharm.D. students pass the NAPLEX on their first try. The experience that unites them? Chapman School of Pharmacy.

Chapman’s Pharm.D. career outcomes speak for themselves through the stories of our graduates who recognize our institution’s role in their success. Supported by our faculty, trained in a rigorous curriculum and connected through our vast alumni network, our graduates thrive in their professions.

Explore our students’ stories and discover where Chapman’s Pharm.D. program might take you!

Career Paths for Pharmacists: Routing Your Post-Graduate Success

There is no one path for our Pharm.D. alumni. Guided by faculty experts, they pave their own unique way forward — wherever their interests take them. 

Chapman School of Pharmacy has a proven track record of empowering students to reach their professional goals, evidenced by the many areas in which our alumni work. We’ve accomplished this through a rigorous Pharm.D. curriculum that encourages students to ask bold questions and devise innovative solutions to the industry's most pressing issues.

Whether they are researchers working in the lab, educators preparing the next generation, pharmacists providing patient care or anything in between, our students lead long-lasting, meaningful careers.

Patient Care

Want to become a clinical pharmacist like Mason? Or an ambulatory care pharmacist like Inna? With a Chapman Pharm.D. degree, you can provide support to patients in many ways, including immunization, wellness screenings, medication counseling and more.

Dr. Inna Tagarino
Class of 2024
Entering into a PGY-1 ambulatory care residency for the County of Santa Clara, Dr. Tagarino's time with Chapman University was defined by brotherhood and seizing every opportunity. "Anytime you join a professional fraternity, doors open for you because there is a huge network of people to connect with."
Read Dr. Tagarino's Story
Dr. Mason Myers
Class of 2023
Completing the PharmD program at 23 thanks to the APEx program, Dr. Myers matched into their dream residency in acute care at Oregon Health and Science University.
Read Dr. Myer's Story
Dr. Vivian Lu
Class of 2023
"Being able to develop my leadership skills and step into various leadership roles influenced my entire pharmacy experience. I found that I really enjoy being involved in pharmacy organizations."
Read Dr. Lu's Story
Mary Ngo
Class of 2019
Awarded as a Chapman University Distinguished Alumni in 2020, Dr. Ngo graduated from both CUSP's PharmD and APEx programs. Now a proud advocate for the pharmacy profession, she serves as an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist for Los Angeles County.
Read Dr. Ngo's Story

Drug and Medical Research

During their studies and after graduation, our students conduct research that impacts patients and advances modern medicine.

Dr. Caitlin Calhoun
Class of 2021
A recipient of the 2024 Miltenyi Biotec Immunology Innovator Award, Dr. Calhoun is a Staff Scientist at the Children's Hospital of Orange County. Her research aims to improve pediatric patient outcomes of high risk leukemias through biomarker discoveries.
Read Dr. Calhoun's Story
Dr. Jack Menzagopian
Class of 2024
“I’ve seen the impact we can have in clinical settings either through my preceptors, colleagues, or myself during my APPEs, and I think applying our drug knowledge beyond medication counseling is where we shine."
Read Dr. Menzagopian's Story
Dr. Lauren Dea
Class of 2018
"I chose CUSP (and would still choose CUSP again if I had to do it all over) because of the incredible people and unique opportunities. I was mentored by the most supportive faculty, met the most amazing friends, and had the most diverse set of experiences because of CUSP."
Read Dr. Dea's Story

Education and Academia

Our graduates continue the Chapman legacy as educators and leaders at colleges and universities across the nation and beyond, ushering in the pharmacists of the future.

Dr. Judy Weng
Class of 2020 (PharmD), Class of 2023 (PhD)
Two doctorate degrees, an incredible CV of research and teaching, and a career lined up that balances her passions and her childhood dream, Dr. Weng would choose Chapman over and over again for her education.
Read Dr. Weng's Story
Dr. John Andraos
Class of 2019
Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Pharmacy, Dr. Andraos was part of the inaugural APEx program before bridging into CUSP for his Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Read Dr. Andaos's Story

Policy and Safety

Earning a Pharm.D. doesn’t mean you need to go the traditional route of patient care or research. You can find a meaningful career in policy and drug safety at industry-leading companies and government agencies.

Dr. Dustin Le
Class of 2020
"Always be open to learning more about topics that you are not familiar with. Remember, as a health care professional, the goal is to keep the patient safe. You are not expected to know everything, but you are expected to use your best judgment and resources to do what is best for the patient."
Read Dr. Le's Story
Dr. Ada Anthony-Wise
Class of 2023
After completing the APEx program, she graduated with her PharmD and currently serves as a post-doctoral fellow for global regulatory policy and intelligence at Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
Read Dr. Anthony-Wise's Story
Dr. Eric Dobberouhl
Class of 2020
While still a student, Dr. Dobberpuhl won CPhA's Student Pharmacist of the Year and was elected as an APhA-ASP National Member-At-Large. Now, he works as a Regulatory Affairs Manager at Pfizer.
Read Dr. Dobberpuhl's Story
Dr. Michael Phan
Class of 2018
Dr. Phan was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021 after his exceptional work as a foundational member of the Alumni Advisory Board. He now works as a Senior Safety Scientist at Pfizer.
Read Dr. Phan's Story

Learn More About the Role of a Pharmacist

Read Our Blog

Pharmacists don’t just “count pills.” They counsel patients on medication management, stay informed about drug regulations and changes and so much more. In our blog, we take a deep look at what pharmacists do, where they can work and their impact on the healthcare industry.

Career Support — Always Free, Always One Chapman Team

Alumni Career Services School of Pharmacy Career Office

Unlike some schools that charge alumni for career services, Chapman University provides free career support from the day you enroll in our program and throughout the entirety of your working life.

The School of Pharmacy also has a career office dedicated to assisting you along your professional journey, including connecting directly with industry employers. Our team can help you formulate your career plans, implement post-graduation objectives and prepare for a wide range of practice settings.

Chapman Pharm.D. Alumni Network

Read the 2023 Dean’s Report

Former Chapman Doctor of Pharmacy students make a mark on their community and the world through the many ways they put their education into practice. They root for each other’s success and celebrate accomplishments. They are a family for life.

Learn more about Chapman School of Pharmacy’s achievements and how our alumni meaningfully contribute to the field.

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Our team is ready to help you plan your career, whether you’re searching for an internship opportunity, preparing to interview for your dream role or need assistance with writing your CV. Contact us to get started.

Alumni Advisory Board

CUSP's alumnus population grows every year and boasts hundreds of active young professionals. Some alumni choose to be part of the Alumni Advisory Board, which supports and advises the Dean on all alumni topics, internal CUSP networking opportunities, and industry connections. They emphasize strong engagement within the alumni community, strengthening student-alumni relations, and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. 
Alumni Board Chair '23-24
Dr. Aafiya Moulvi
PharmD '22