EOI open for new postgrad scholarship

The PSA says the scholarship is a “national initiative that supports pharmacists advancing their clinical expertise” through further study.

The successful scholarship applicant will receive up to $10,000 to support their further studies, the PSA says.

It’s hoped that this will enable the successful applicant to “drive measurable improvements in patient care and disease state management through subsequent evidence-based collaborative practice”.

‘Deep roots in Brisbane’s pharmacy history’

According to the PSA, Hugh and Mary Darragh came from proud pharmacy families, with deep roots in Brisbane’s pharmacy history.

Hugh registered as a pharmacist in 1935 and went on to own several pharmacies across the city, while Mary’s father and grandfather had operated pharmacies since the late 1800s.

With no children of their own, the Darraghs dedicated their legacy to supporting future pharmacists, establishing a Trust to fund postgraduate education in pharmacy or medicine to be administered by the Pharmaceutical Society of Queensland (PSQ).

The Trust has since been transferred to the PSA Foundation.   

‘An honour to make this scholarship opportunity available’

“We acknowledge the legacy of the PSQ, and as the Trustee of the Hugh and Mary Darragh Trust, the PSA Foundation is honoured to make this scholarship opportunity available,” says Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS, Chair of the PSA Foundation.

“Through their generous bequest, Hugh and Mary have left a strong legacy for future pharmacy generations. It was their wish to support the education and development of pharmacists, and we are delighted to help honour this wish.  

“Quality use of medicines drives everything we do as pharmacists. I look forward to the scholarship supporting others who are passionate about improving the way medicines are used to manage diseases better as they progress further through their studies,” she says. 

‘Enabling pharmacists to advance their postgrad training’

“Hugh and Mary Darragh’s commitment to high-quality pharmacy practice lives on through this scholarship, and I sincerely thank the PSA Foundation for its careful management of the Darragh Trust and for bringing this vision to life,” says PSA Queensland President, Hannah Knowles MPS. 

“By enabling pharmacists to advance their postgraduate training, this scholarship will drive safer and more effective use of medicines, delivering long-term benefits to the communities we serve.”