» Pharmacy Summer Research Program for High School Students

The Summer Research Program is carefully designed to give participants an edge when applying to college. It provides hands-on experience in the pharmacy research arena while still in high school, with unique exposure to research methods, lab equipment, and technology that real pharmaceutical scientists use.

In the program, you will:

Get familiar with all the latest policies and practices in pharmacy
Practice evidence-based medicine
Join a small-cohort group to get personalized guidance
Work with a faculty advisor to complete a research project
Meet current Chapman Pharmacy students to learn about their journeys in pharmacy
Learn how to write a research report and evaluate scientific literature critically
Practice presenting your findings in a professional setting
Receive a certificate of completion
Letter of reference from the Chapman faculty (upon request)

This program is suggested for students with a 3.0+ GPA who are genuinely interested in research and/or health sciences. Participants are expected to actively participate in both online and in-person activities.

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The 2024 program will run from July 8 to July 26.

This is a sample of what type of programming to expect during the 3-week session. The final schedule may vary slightly:

Rinker and Orange campus tours, including lab and research spaces, collaboration spaces, and libraries
Seminars on the difference between bench, clinical, and translational research
How to use Chapman's one-of-a-kind digital infrastructure to access the latest pharmacy research
Specialty access to "Pharmacy Day", an exclusive event highlighting what a career in pharmacy entails
Sessions with your group's faculty advisor to discuss and prepare your research project
Interactive student panel of current Chapman Pharmacy students for real answers on the student research experience
Seminar on the pharmaceutical degree programs Chapman offers
Interactive presentations on the faculty's latest research
Workshops to hone presentation and communication skills necessary for success

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When is the 2024 program?

The program will run weekdays from July 8 to July 26, 2024.

Who are the 2024 faculty advisors?

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Rachita Sumbria, Dr. Aftab Ahmed, Dr. Moom Roosan, Dr. Laressa Bethisou, Dr. Karl Hess, Dr. Amy Kang, Dr. Miao Zhang, and Dr. Reza Taheri have kindly volunteered to lead cohorts alongside Dr. Hamid Montazeri.

Do participants need to be in high school to participate?

Participants must be entering grades 9-12 in the fall following the summer program.

What do I need to prepare?

Participants should wear appropriate clothing during in-person sessions, such as closed-toe shoes, and have access to a computer or laptop for hybrid activities. Lunch is provided on days with in-person activities.

For questions or assistance, please contact program director Dr. Montazeri at montazeri@chapman.edu

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Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, 5/31/24

Total Cost: $1503

Cost includes:

Access to all facilities, including pharmacy labs
Food for in-person sessions
End-of-program presentation materials, including a reception for your guests
Virtual learning sessions
All learning materials for hands-on research
Letter of recommendation from a participating faculty of your choice (upon request)
Certificate of Completion

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Cancellation and Refund Policy:

The event deadline and cancellation guides have not been established for the 2024 session. Here is what may be expected:

In the event you must cancel your registration, please refer to the following:

Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to montazeri@chapman.edu.
Cancellations on or before the deadline will receive a full refund, with a $50 cancellation fee. Refunds after the deadline will be determined on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Program Director. Please allow 4–6 weeks to receive your refund.

Participant, 2022

"I had the chance to observe numerous aspects of research and pharmacy practices, from utilizing boolean search operators on databases to comprehending the essentiality of pharmacists in travel health services... Chapman Faculty participating in this program were extremely welcoming and helpful and offered me terrific career and research advice."

Participant, 2023

"This program showed me that pharmacy is a very wide field and is not limited to retail pharmacy, there is academia, research, industry, and so much more that I learned when I was there. This program has provided me with valuable knowledge and a direction in my life”.

Participant, 2022

"I felt comfortable asking questions and making comments. It was a welcoming environment, I genuinely enjoyed learning and putting effort into the presentation. This program taught me a lot of things I had never heard of before. Everyone, the students and the faculty advisors, were all very nice. The program's pacing was perfect."

Participant, 2023

“The program was very informative, every staff and advisor were all friendly. This program helped me open up to new path ways. This is a really good program for those who want a career in the field of pharmacy”.

Participant, 2022

"This has been such an informative, fun, and collaborative program to do over the summer... I am so grateful to have completed it. I really appreciate all the accommodations Chapman and Dr. Montazeri have arranged for me, you have really helped me encapsulate the essence and purpose behind pharmacy and given me the most of this experience."