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Tina Ung is a practising Community Pharmacist and Lecturer at The University of Sydney's Sydney Pharmacy School, with a focus on Clinical Education. She holds a BPharm(Hons I) and a PhD, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her work integrates mental health advocacy, pharmacy education, and primary healthcare improvement.
- Education: BPharm(Hons I), PhD
- Affiliations: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Her research interests revolve around enhancing pharmacy education through simulated patient methodologies, particularly in mental health and palliative care. She emphasizes creating safe and engaging learning environments to strengthen clinical and communication skills for person-centred care. Current projects include expanding mental health education via simulated psychosis scenarios, developing palliative care curricula for pharmacy undergraduates, and exploring creativity in healthcare communication.
Awards and Honours:
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Elizabeth Wunsch Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Mental Health and Pharmacy Services
- Best oral presentation in pharmacy and pharmaceutical science education, APSA 2021 Annual Conference
- Runner up – Best student oral presentation (Sydney hub), International Social Pharmacy Workshop, 2022
Teaching and Supervision:
- Unit of study coordinator: PHAR5911 Introductory Professional Practice (Semester 1)
- Unit of study coordinator: PHAR3820 Neurology and Mental Health (Semester 2b)
Professional Associations:
- The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)
- International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) - Social and Administrative Pharmacy Section (SAPS)
- Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA)