Simon Furletti (BPharm 2010) completed his
internship at My Chemist Northland and worked
as a community pharmacist at My Chemist/
Chemist Warehouse in Preston, becoming
Pharmacist Regularly and Usually in Charge in
2012. In addition to his regular responsibilities
as Manager, he also became involved in the
company’s Intern Training Program primarily in
the development of learning materials focusing
on pharmacology. In 2013, Simon returned
to study, completing a Graduate Certificate in
Pharmacy Practice (Internship) at Monash.
A year later he was appointed National Intern
Training Program Coordinator for the My Chemist/
Chemist Warehouse group with responsibility
for over 300 interns Australia wide.
Simon said “Completion of my postgraduate
qualification opened up a range of opportunities.”
He took on a greater educational role and
expanded his skills and knowledge in other
areas including dermatology and consulting
with medical practitioners on mental health
and geriatrics.
Outside of work, Simon enjoys playing music
and seeing live bands, travelling, skiing and is
starting to put his practical pharmacy skills to
use in brewing beer!
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Gemma Lay (BPharm 2009) completed her intern
year at Latrobe Regional Hospital, progressing
to the role of Senior Clinical Pharmacist in 2014.
In 2011 she completed the Graduate Certificate
of Pharmacy Practice (Intern Stream), studying
units in Mental Health and Infectious Diseases.
She is also Clozapine Co-Ordinator for the
Latrobe Regional Hospital Mental Health Service,
responsible for ensuring that all patients prescribed
clozapine are strictly monitored to minimise severe
adverse effects.
Gemma is actively involved in the professional
development of pharmacists though her
involvement with the Society of Hospital
Pharmacists of Australia. She is on the organising
committee for the 2015 SHPA Annual Conference
and has served as President and Secretary to
the Latrobe Young Professionals – a group which
promotes social connectedness, professional
development and community links to young
professionals in the Latrobe Valley.
After a long day at work (or even before one)
you’ll probably find Gemma at the gym or baking,
often turning up at work with a plate of baked
treats to share with her colleagues.