A Passion for People and Medicine
Meet our pharmacy student, Linda, who is currently on placement with Mobile Health Group. Linda is a passionate and curious learner with a long-standing interest in how medications can improve lives. Her inspiration to pursue pharmacy began early, shaped in part by watching her mum manage type 2 diabetes and wanting to understand more about how medicines and diseases work.
Now well into her studies, one of the most rewarding aspects of her journey has been applying her knowledge in real-life settings. Whether it’s advising a patient in the pharmacy or helping someone better understand their medications, she says it’s those moments of genuine connection when someone tells her she’s made a difference that truly motivate her. While she doesn’t have one dream job location, she’s excited by the idea of working in rural areas to experience the unique challenges and rewards of rural healthcare and maybe squeeze in some time to enjoy the outdoors on weekends!
Outside of pharmacy, she’s an avid dancer, having started ballet at the age of three years and gone on to explore styles like jazz, contemporary, and traditional Chinese dance. At one point, she even considered becoming a professional ballet dancer! These days, she enjoys spicy beef soup noodles, a good Hunger Games rewatch, and being open to wherever her pharmacy career might lead.
Looking ahead, she sees herself working across a range of healthcare roles, potentially beyond the traditional pharmacy setting, all while staying committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
Linda’s placement on board the Mobile Surgical Unit (MSU) has been a highlight. “It was an extremely rewarding experience,” she says. “I got to see a whole side of healthcare I’d never been exposed to, from admissions through to surgery and discharge. Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming.” Being part of the MSU gave her a rare chance to see how pharmacy can support theatre and surgical care, especially through medication safety and exposure to anaesthesia-related drugs.