Cameron Phillips

Dr Cameron Phillips is a Senior Lecturer at Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health and a Senior Pharmacist at Flinders Medical Centre (Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, SA Health). He serves as Chair of the Pharmacy Board of Australia and contributes to health practitioner education and regulation.

• Education:
  • PhD (Flinders University)
  • Master of Clinical Pharmacy (University of Queensland)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (University of Tasmania)

His research focuses on health services research, quality use of medicines, and optimizing antimicrobial practices. Key areas include medication safety, clinical education, and antimicrobial resistance, with affiliations at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute and international institutions like Imperial College London and University of Cambridge.

Recent publications analyze adverse drug reactions in older adults, antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines, and penicillin allergy documentation, reflecting his commitment to patient safety and healthcare policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fellow, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia
  • Associate Fellow, Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators
  • Endeavour Executive Fellowship (Australian Government)
  • NHMRC Translating Research into Practice Fellowship

Dr Phillips actively engages in medical student teaching (MMED9251: Medicine 2A) and professional initiatives like the Flinders Antimicrobials Stewardship Training symposium. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health and quality education.