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The program aims to provide career development opportunities and recognition for early career pharmacists.

Ella Raguz, Medication Safety & Quality Manager at Ramsay Pharmacy was the first Ramsay hospital pharmacist resident to complete the program in 2020.

“This program offers crucial career progression and recognition for community pharmacists. Having been the first hospital resident at Ramsay, it’s a lovely full circle moment to now be part of launching this initiative for Ramsay Pharmacy,” Ms Raguz said.

The program launched on World Pharmacist’s Day at Ramsay Pharmacy Mt Pleasant in Mackay, with Tyron Hochmuth as the first community resident. Tyron has also enrolled in the Queensland University of Technology’s Safe Prescribing and Quality Use of Medicines course, further preparing for the evolving demands of his profession.

Michelle Lynch, Group CEO of Ramsay Pharmacy & Psychology, said: “It is a privilege to be able to launch this inaugural program, to support our community pharmacists and the critical role of the pharmacist as the medication expert in supporting customers in the community. We look forward to seeing the pharmacists within our community pharmacy franchise network take up this great opportunity.”

Kristin Michaels, CEO of AdPha, joined Ramsay Pharmacy for the launch event, underscoring the importance of this collaboration.

The new training program marks a significant step forward for early career community pharmacists, offering them structured support and recognition in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.