DIRECT Chemist Outlet has announced the official launch of a new Rural Cadetship Program, which provides financial support and hands-on opportunities for pharmacists to build their skills in pharmacy practice.
Applications are now open for the 2019 Direct Chemist Outlet Rural Cadetship Program, which aims to pave the way for students to become successful pharmacists and enjoy opportunities for career advancement.
The initiative was unveiled by Jessica Burrey from Direct Chemist Outlet, Emerald Pharmacy Services, at a Rural Information Evening hosted by the Queensland Pharmacy Students' Association on Wed 29 May.
Burrey, who was a 2019 Guild Pharmacy of the Year Finalist, highlighted the need to develop and engage students to undertake pharmacy as a career choice.
"We have a responsibility to create awareness and value around our important and expanding role as members of the primary healthcare team and to develop future pharmacists to enable them to drive progress within the industry and positively impact patient health outcomes.
"Investing in students and Early Career Pharmacists through mentoring and developing career pathways is imperative to continuing viability and growth of the pharmacy industry, and an area we are continuing to advance at Direct Chemist Outlet," she said.
Speakers at the event included existing University of Queensland students sharing their experiences of rural placement, including Gabe Upton, TROPHIQ Pharmacy representative; NAPSA Rural and Indigenous Chair Cathryn Carlisle; Stephanie Mathews from South Queensland Rural Health; Lucy Walker of Goondiwindi Terry White Chemmart; and Jessica Burrey.
Further information regarding the cadetship, student placements and internship through the Direct Chemist Outlet group can be obtained via email to careers@directchemistoutlet.com.au.
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