PSA24’s top state finalists
July 8, 2024
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the finalists for the 2024 Pharmacy Student of the Year (PSOTY) competition, who will compete for the top prize at the national conference, PSA24, in Aug.
The PSOTY finalists include: Blake Fraser, University of Technology Sydney; Emily Schrek, La Trobe University; and Bridget Cleary, University of Western Australia.
Also competing will be Tobey Adubasim, University of Tasmania; Hayden Scott, University of Canberra; Shylee-Jade Hadar-Pagliari, James Cook University; Callum Gunn, University of South Australia; Lauren Murray, Charles Darwin University; and McKinley Nolan, NAPSA's Wildcard finalist from University of Tasmania.
The competition will challenge pharmacy students with real-life clinical scenarios, requiring them to use their clinical knowledge and communication skills to provide patient-centred advice.
A judging panel will evaluate the finalists before selecting the national winner, to be announced at the PSA24 gala dinner.
The peak body's National President A/Prof Fei Sim said the PSOTY competition showcases the talents of the next generation of pharmacists, giving them the opportunity to develop and grow their skills.
"Award sponsor Viatris, and PSA are excited to see such enthusiastic students entering our profession and dedicating their future to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities."
Sim added that regardless of the outcome, the student finalists are already winners.
"You should feel very proud for putting yourselves out of your comfort zone, for stepping up and taking on the challenge." JG
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