From accompanying her grandmother to underfunded clinics in the Inland Empire to now donning her first white coat, Carla Vazquez Vergara’s journey into medicine is deeply personal. As part of UC Irvine School of Medicine’s Class of 2028, she's driven by her community and culture. "I’m driven by a purpose rooted in my early experiences, reinforced by my community connections and culture. As I continue my journey at UC Irvine, I’m excited to see where this path takes me." Read Carla's story at the 🔗 in bio! #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #AnteaterSpotlight