» PharmD Alumni

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."

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Dr. Jack Menzagopian

“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."

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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."

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Dr. Eric Dobberouhl

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.

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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.

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Dr. Mary Ngo

Awarded as a Chapman University Distinguished Alumni in 2020, Dr. Ngo graduated both CUSP's PharmD and APEx program. Now a proud advocate for the pharmacy professiion, she serves as an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist for Los Angeles County.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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