THIRD Year Queensland University of Technology (QUT) pharmacy student, Flynn Swift, is set to lead the National Australia Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) for the 2022/23 term.
Swift was elected as the incoming NAPSA President, succeeding Monash University graduate, Verity Boustead, at the organisation's annual general meeting (AGM) over the weekend.
Swift will lead a Queensland dominated Board, featuring University of Queensland's Nuha Idris, Griffith University's Emma O'Donnell and Renee Rountree from James Cook University, alongside RMIT duo, Menah Bata and Georgia Bridges, University of Western Australia's, Gerrard Ferreira, and Elissar Mansour from the University of Sydney.
"It is a privilege to be elected as the 2022/23 President alongside such a highly qualified and dedicated team of Executive Directors," Swift said.
"I am very excited to work with the Board to continue advancing the excellent work that NAPSA does for our members."
Congratulating Swift on his election, Boustead said she was stepping down "knowing that the Association is in good hands".
"I had the pleasure of working alongside Flynn as the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation Contact Person during my term, so I know that he is dedicated in everything he takes on," she said.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia Acting National President, Nick Panyiaris, congratulated Swift and the new NAPSA Board on their appointments.
"The role of NAPSA cannot be underestimated," he said.
"The organisation has a very significant role to play in helping students plan their careers in community pharmacy and preparing them for the constantly evolving pharmacy environment in which they will work."
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National President, Dr Fei Sim, noted the organisation has a long-standing relationship with NAPSA and she looked forward to "strengthening our rapport, and better supporting students".
Sim noted that Boustead had been "an exceptional role model for pharmacy students" during her term as NAPSA President.
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