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Simmie Chung is a Lecturer and Program Director at the Sydney Pharmacy School (SPS) within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. With nearly 30 years of experience as a registered pharmacist in oncology and production pharmacy, she focuses on fostering resilience and ethical awareness among future healthcare professionals. As Program Director of the national NAPE Intern Training Program, she mentors pre-registrant pharmacists to enhance their professional trajectories.
Her research interests include oncology (particularly lung cancer), lung cancer screening, health services research, and pharmacy education innovation. She emphasizes technological proficiency and critical thinking in curriculum design to address Australia’s health challenges.
Her 2021 publication explores resilience-building workshops for pharmacy interns, reflecting her commitment to supporting workforce transitions. Awardees include the Outstanding Teaching Excellence Individual Award and recognition as a Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
Her contributions to pharmacy education are evidenced by high student survey scores and features in institutional news. She actively promotes primary care roles for pharmacists and continuous professional development across academic, community, and hospital settings.
