»Pharmacy Summer Research Program for High School Students

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?

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.