As Associate Professor, Clinical Lead - Pharmacy, Dr Page will help strengthen the alignment between pharmacy education, professional training and the evolving needs of the health system.
"I'm thrilled to join La Trobe Rural Health School in this innovative role and look forward to working with students, colleagues and industry partners to strengthen the connections between pharmacy education, research and practice," Dr Page said.
Dr Page brings extensive expertise across pharmacy practice, education, research and professional leadership. She continues to work as a practising consultant pharmacist, undertaking home medication reviews, and is also a credentialled diabetes educator.
Throughout her career, Dr Page has held a range of influential leadership positions within the profession. Her experience includes serving as a practitioner member of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, State President and National Board Director of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, and as a member of the Drug Utilisation Sub Committee.
A recognised leader in health professions education, Dr Page is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has contributed to the development of Australian Pharmacy Council accreditation standards relating to pharmacist prescribing, aged care and medication management reviews.
Her appointment further strengthens La Trobe Rural Health School's commitment to delivering high-quality pharmacy education while fostering stronger partnerships between the University, healthcare providers and the pharmacy sector.
An accomplished researcher, Dr Page has secured or contributed to more than $17 million in research funding across 35 grants and authored more than 130 peer-reviewed publications. Her work has advanced pharmacy practice, medication safety and healthcare delivery, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes.
Dean of La Trobe Rural Health School, Professor Jane Mills, welcomed the appointment "Amy is a highly respected leader in the pharmacy profession and brings a wealth of experience to the School," Professor Mills said.
"Her appointment creates exciting opportunities for our students and partners, and I look forward to the contribution she will make to the future of pharmacy education and practice."
