Pharmacy Students on the Front Lines

Pharmacists have always been one of the most accessible healthcare providers. That is evident now, more than ever, as they have become an integral part of the vaccination effort in the United States. Student pharmacists, who are trained and credentialed to provide immunizations, are also playing a vital role in administering these vaccines.

During the month of March, students from the Palm Beach Campus of the College of Pharmacy partnered with Sewall’s Point Pharmacy in Stuart, FL to assist with the implementation of their COVID Vaccine Clinic. Third year students, who were supervised by Cristal Totterman, PharmD, Pharmacist and Owner of Sewall’s Point Pharmacy, volunteered in pairs of two for each shift. One student would review the consent with the patient and prep the vaccine, while the other would administer the vaccine. The students then swapped roles at the half-way point to maximize their exposure to the entire process.

Third-year students Jennifer Lowe (’22) and Laura Gonzalez Santiago (’22) both remarked at what an amazing experience they had and what a great feeling it was to help the community. Cristal Totterman, PharmD, was thankful to have the support from the students during such a hectic time, “They jumped right in and gave great customer service!”