The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the 2023 Intern Pharmacist of the Year and Locum Pharmacist of the Year, which were awarded at PSA23’s plenary session this morning.

William Chan has been awarded the 2023 PSA Locumate Locum Pharmacist of the Year, and Grace Quach has been awarded the 2023 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year.

“I’m proud to award William Chan with the PSA Locumate Locum Pharmacist of the Year Award, acknowledging the vital work of locum pharmacists around the country,” said PSA National President Fei Sim. “The work of a locum pharmacist often goes unnoticed. William, like many locum pharmacists, takes the challenges of a new pharmacy in his stride.”

Sponsor Locumate’s co-founder Kavita Nadan also extended her congratulations to Chan. “Locumate, from its inception, has put a focus on creating a community for our locums,” Nadan said. “Resilience, adaptability, and collaboration will be key skillsets that will see a locum thrive during these unprecedented times and William Chan has exemplified this in his career to date.”

The PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year Award recognises intern pharmacists who show outstanding performance in their development as professional pharmacists.

“During her internship, Grace Quach was already leading a range of initiatives in her pharmacy, from developing brochures for patients to supporting other students and interns to develop their practice,” Sim said.

Sponsor MIMS’ CEO Robert Best also congratulated Quach, reaffirming MIMS commitment to supporting the next generation of pharmacists.

"2023 is a special year for MIMS and our involvement in the Intern of the Year Award. It's our 60th Anniversary as the most trusted provider of drug and medicines information across the Australian healthcare industry,” Best said.

More details in Monday's issue of Pharmacy Daily.