Emmanuelle Schwartzman, Pharm.D., chair of pharmacy practice at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, was honored with the Excellence in Healthcare and Innovation Award at the Greater Irvine Chamber’s annual event celebrating achievements in health care, medical technology and life sciences.
“I’m truly honored to receive the Excellence in Healthcare Executive Award from the Irvine Chamber of Commerce,” said Schwartzman. “It’s humbling to be recognized for work that I’m so passionate about—helping shape the future of pharmacy and health care. This award is a reflection of the amazing colleagues, students and mentors who have inspired and supported me along the way. As chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Chapman University, I’m excited to keep pushing for progress and innovation in our field.”
Schwartzman has shaped the careers of health care professionals through innovative teaching and dedicated mentorship. Her leadership extends nationally as she has served as the president of the Rho Chi Honor Society, the academic honor society for pharmacy, and serves as a practicing ambulatory care pharmacist serving underserved populations at a federally qualified health center.
Schwartzman’s expertise in health care communication has had important impacts on patient outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration. She conducted extensive training on motivational interviewing and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and her published works, including Assessing Communication Skills in Student Pharmacists and Transgender Patients – Communication Pearls for Pharmacists, have become invaluable resources for health care professionals.
A recognized leader in preceptor development, Schwartzman has trained more than 150 pharmacy students, mentored nearly 80 residents and fellows and provided hands-on clinical training at her practice sites. She was named a Fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FASHP) in 2022 for her contributions to the field.
Schwartzman’s efforts to enhance pharmacy education is highlighted through her previous role as a guest accreditor for ASHP, where she helped accredit pharmacy residency programs nationwide, and through her work on the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Aspiring Academics Advisory Committee, a committee focused on initiatives to encourage pharmacy students to pursue academic careers.
Schwartzman’s work continues to highlight CUSP’s role in advancing pharmacy education, preparing future health care leaders and supporting the continued growth and innovation in the health care field.
