Outstanding clinical leader named Tasmania’s Intern Pharmacist of the Year
24 February 2025
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is proud to present the 2025 Tasmanian Intern Pharmacist of the Year award to Lucinda Dowling, recognising her outstanding leadership, commitment to patient care, and contributions to medicine safety.
A recently graduated PSA intern and pharmacist at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Lucinda is recognised for her exceptional initiative in pharmacy service delivery and professional engagement throughout her intern year.
Her work in medicines governance and access included auditing vaccine prescribing and distribution, with findings contributing to updates to the Tasmanian Medication Formulary and guiding pharmacy supply decisions. She also took the lead in improving vancomycin level monitoring on the neurosurgery ward, identifying errors in administration timing and developing targeted education sessions for nursing staff to enhance patient safety.
Lucinda is a leader among her peers, supporting fellow interns with education sessions, mentoring new pharmacy interns, and supervising University of Tasmania pharmacy students on placement.
PSA Tasmania President Mark Kirschbaum FPS congratulated Lucinda on her achievement, praising her commitment to advancing pharmacy practice.
“Lucinda has set an incredible example of what it means to be a pharmacist—demonstrating leadership, initiative, and a dedication to medicines safety that will serve her well throughout her career,” Mr Kirschbaum said.
“Her work in improving medicine governance and patient safety, particularly her education initiatives for healthcare professionals, highlights the vital role pharmacists play in optimising patient outcomes.
“On behalf of PSA, I congratulate Lucinda on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to continuing to support her throughout her undoubtedly bright pharmacy career ahead.”
The Tasmanian Intern Pharmacist of the Year Award was presented by PSA at the Intern of the Year and Welcome to the Profession event on Friday 21 February 2025 at T42 Hobart.
Media contact: Georgia Clarke M: 0480 099 798 E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au
