PSA honours Darragh legacy through inaugural PSA Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
27 March 2026
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Foundation is delighted to announce the recipient of the inaugural Hugh and Mary Darragh Postgraduate Scholarship, Mo’men Garybeh.
Mo’men Garybeh, a community pharmacist from Wollongong, NSW, has been selected as the Hugh and Mary Darragh Scholar for his demonstrated leadership in the quality use of medicines, excellence in disease-state management, particularly diabetes management, and the improvement of patient outcomes within his local community.
The Hugh and Mary Darragh scholarship provides the recipient with up to $10,000 to support their postgraduate studies in a clinical capacity, enabling them to drive measurable improvements in patient care and disease-state management through subsequent evidence-based collaborative practice.
Mo’men Garybeh expressed his excitement to enrol in PSA’s Pharmacist Prescribing Scope of Practice Training Program to enhance his clinical expertise.
“Pharmacist practice is rapidly evolving with an increased focus on patient-centred care,” Garybeh said.
“The Hugh and Mary Darragh Scholarship, delivered through the PSA Foundation, made it possible for me to expand my role in ensuring patients receive timely, safe, and evidence-based treatment within their community.
“I’m honoured to continue advancing the quality use of medicines and helping redefine the impact pharmacists can have in making a positive impact on someone’s life.”
Chair of the PSA Foundation, Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS, said that the postgraduate scholarship reflects the extraordinary generosity and vision of Hugh and Mary Darragh, who come from a proud pharmacy family.
“Hugh and Mary dedicated their legacy to the future of the pharmacy and medical professions through the Trust,” Associate Professor Sim said.
“We are very pleased that through the PSA Foundation, we have been able to bring their legacy to life by awarding Mo’men the Hugh and Mary Darragh Scholar.
“Investing in the next generation of clinical pharmacists is vital to strengthening our healthcare system. The PSA Foundation is committed to empowering pharmacists who are driving innovation, advancing disease-state management, and delivering meaningful change for patients nationwide.”
To learn more about the Hugh and Mary Darragh Postgraduate Scholarship, see here: https://www.psa.org.au/expressions-of-interest-now-open-psa-foundation-announces-hugh-and-mary-darragh-postgraduate-scholarship/
Mo’men Garybeh
Media contact: Leah Jacobsen
M: 0480 099 798 E: leah.jacobsen@psa.org.au
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