THE Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the appointment of a new director as well as the reappointment of a current director to the APC Governing Council.
The councillors include Leanne Wells, ceo of the Consumers Health Forum of Australia who is also a director of Painaustralia and independent chair of Coordinare Community Advisory Council.
Gayle Ginnane continues as an APC Governing Councillor and chair of the Finance Audit and Risk Monitoring Committee.
APC president Sue Kirsa said she was delighted at the appointment of Councillors "who bring with them a commitment to strengthen and advance the quality of pharmacy education in Australia".
Both appointees, who are 'Community member' directors, will commence their three year terms in late May.
Kirsa also acknowledged the contribution of outgoing councillor Monica Schlesinger who did not seek reappointment.
Professor Nick Shaw has also completed the maximum nine years as a Councillor, but will continue to contribute as the ongoing chair of the APC Accreditation Committee.
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