Pam Lincoln-Giang ’06, Pharm.D., B.C.G.P. was one of the first alumni to volunteer. UCI’s pop-up vaccine clinic at the Bren Events Center was primarily serving elderly patients.
“This was a way for me to get out there and feel like I could actively and materially help fight COVID-19,” says Lincoln-Giang, who works primarily managing pharmacy operations and staff. “Wearing my white coat and doing patient care was deeply gratifying.”
Similarly, Nicole Quang ’14, Pharm.D. cherished the opportunity to volunteer in a clinic setting — something she did as an undergraduate and graduate student, as well.
“Throughout my entire undergraduate experience at UCI, I was surrounded by people who wanted to give back to the community,” says Quang. “My experiences as a student showed me how rewarding it is to help others, so I was happy to help with whatever they needed me to do at the vaccine clinic.”