My Bio: Alvin Tan
My name is Alvin Tan and I am a second year pharmacy student at the University of Connecticut and I will be graduating in 2025. I am currently an intern at CVS Pharmacy and have been working there for about 3 years. I am very involved at UConn with AZO, ASCP, IPhO, Leaders Track, Honors, Research, Student Ambassadors, and have helped with the Student Health Fair!

Affiliations (Universities & Colleges): Alvin Tan

I attend the University of Connecticut's School of Pharmacy. I am in the PharmD. program and a "P2", meaning that it is my second year in this professional program.

Association & Society Membership: Alvin Tan
I am a student ambassador for the UConn School of Pharmacy.

Association & Society Membership: Alvin Tan

I will be part of the pharmacy student government as a representative for both American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, UConn chapter, as well as for Alpha Zeta Omega in Fall 2023.

Association & Society Membership: Alvin Tan

I am a part of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, UConn chapter. We provide education, advocacy, and resources to aid the practice of Senior Care Pharmacy. Recently, I've given 2 presentations in 2 different senior centers on behalf of the UConn chapter of ASCP regarding cholesterol and vaccines respectively. I am also going to be the Pharmacy Student Government representative for ASCP in Fall 2023.

Association & Society Membership: Alvin Tan

Alpha Zeta Omega is a co-ed pharmaceutical professional fraternity. I am currently just a brother as I was admitted at the end of Fall 2021 semester. I have applied and am now going to be the Alpha Zeta Omega representative in the Uconn Pharmacy Student Government. I am going to be professional chair for AZO next year (2023-2024).

Association & Society Membership: Alvin Tan

I am on the executive board of a UConn club, "Minority Health Matters, as a secretary where I take down meeting notes for our executive board as well as general body meetings. I also send out and respond to e-mails in order to initiate collaborations with other clubs.

Clinicals / Clerkships / Externships: Alvin Tan

A contract between University of Connecticut's School of Pharmacy and an independent pharmacy, Walpole Pharmacy allows me to work at Walpole Pharmacy unpaid, as technically an "intern". This will occur over the Summer of 2022.

Educational Background: Alvin Tan

Educational Background: Alvin Tan

Educational Background: Alvin Tan

I graduated from Westwood High School in Massachusetts in May of 2019.

Employment History: Alvin Tan

Employment History: Alvin Tan

Employment History: Alvin Tan

Employment History: Alvin Tan

I work at CVS and have been working there for over 2 years now. I started off as a pharmacy technician, then transitioned into a pharmacy intern once I was accepted into UConn's professional pharmacy program.

Goals (Personal & Professional): Alvin Tan
I aim to land a hospital internship close to Storrs, CT where I can work during my P3 year. 

Goals (Personal & Professional): Alvin Tan

Over this upcoming Summer, I plan to effectively counsel at least 5 patients regarding OTC treatment at CVS Pharmacy where I work. 

Goals (Personal & Professional): Alvin Tan

I aim to acquire a paid internship at Metrowest Medical Center in Massachusetts once I finish my IPPE HS rotation there this Summer.

Internships: Alvin Tan

Internships: Alvin Tan

I have been working at CVS Pharmacy in Massachusetts as an intern.

Licenses & Certifications: Alvin Tan

I got Immunization certified through University of Connecticut's School of Pharmacy Program.

Licenses & Certifications: Alvin Tan

I became a Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern on 2/27/2022.

Number: PI167829

Licenses & Certifications: Alvin Tan

I became a Connecticut Pharmacy Intern issued by the Department of Consumer Protection. 

Number: PCI.0009905

Licenses & Certifications: Alvin Tan

I got Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified on 2/20/21 through the American Red Cross

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

Co-Curricular Activities: Alvin Tan

CPD Plan Management: ACTION / LEARNING: Alvin Tan
I acquired that internship at Metrowest Medical Center and was able to counsel over 5 patients that Summer at CVS

Fraternal Organizations: Alvin Tan
Professional Pharmaceutical Fraternity developing my network and opening the door to multiple leadership opportunities

Honor Societies: Alvin Tan

Honors & Awards: Alvin Tan
2020, 2024

Honors & Awards: Alvin Tan
Feb 2024 - Present

Honors & Awards: Alvin Tan
Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023

Honors & Awards: Alvin Tan
2019-2023

Honors & Awards: Alvin Tan
Currently working on Honors Thesis with research project on ASO & siRNA Drugs

Leadership: Alvin Tan

Presentations: Alvin Tan

Projects: Alvin Tan
At the VA

Publications: Alvin Tan
Pharmacy Times Website

Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: Alvin Tan

Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: Alvin Tan