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Anne Y. F. Lin, Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS), expressed her excitement about hosting the screening of Invisible Corps on campus. She mentioned, “It was exciting to host the documentary screening on campus. Our students, faculty and administrators gained valuable insights into the opportunities in the Public Health Service.” Lin also highlighted the inspirational panel discussion moderated by producer Chris Schueler, stating, “Producer Chris Schueler moderated an inspirational panel discussion about the Public Health Service Corps. It was amazing to watch the students’ engagement with the panelists. We could not stop the conversations!”

Yolene Gousse, Associate Professor/Industry Professional, shared her thoughts on the documentary screening, saying, “The Invisible Corps screening was an enlightening experience. It highlighted the silent, yet powerful, efforts of public health champions, whose dedication to serving communities locally and aboard exemplifies the essence of altruism and compassion in public health.”

According to Tina J. Kanmaz, Clinical Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, “The film shed light on the critical and invisible role of the only uniformed service of health-care workers in the world dedicated to responding to public health-care crises.”

Pharm.D. candidate Benyna Chan expressed her enjoyment of the screening and the panelists' insights, stating, “The Invisible Corps screening was very interesting and informative. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about how they are health-care professionals caring for patients in a nontraditional way. It was a pleasure hearing from the panelists about their experiences and services they’ve done for our country.”

Similarly, Pharm.D. candidate Unsha Monaj emphasized the importance of the screening in showcasing the unsung heroes of public health through the Commissioned Corps of the US Public Health Service. Monaj added, “The panel discussion provided a deeper understanding of the crucial role of public health service. As a pharmacy student, all they do to protect the public inspired me. It was a great learning opportunity to learn more about the nontraditional roles a pharmacist can take.”

The event provided valuable insights and inspiration to the attendees, shedding light on the critical work of the Public Health Service Corps and the impact of public health professionals in addressing societal challenges.