WESTERN Australian Pharmacist, Grace Orr-Young, is set to spend 12 months in the UK as the inaugural Australian Health Minister Young Pharmacist Global Exchange Scholarship winner.
Orr-Young was announced as the recipient of the scholarship - which was an initiative included in the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) - at Pharmacy Connect in Sydney on Sat.
Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, congratulated Orr-Young, describing her as "a worthy recipient".
"The Scholarship was created to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between Australian and the UK early career pharmacists," he said.
"A sincere congratulations to Grace.
"Her application showed her interest in continually expanding her knowledge."
The scholarship is being administered by the Australasian College of Pharmacy and the World Pharmacy Council.
Australasian College of Pharmacy President, Michelle Bou-Samra, noted that "all nominations were of a high calibre".
"However, Grace's keen interest in being a self-motivated lifelong learner throughout her pharmacy career was a standout," she said.
Pictured, Australian Health Minister Young Pharmacist Global Exchange Scholarship winner, Grace Orr-Young, and Australasian College of Pharmacy President, Michelle Bou-Samra.
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