Congratulations
Linda Santamaria on receiving the prestigious 2014 Zoran Georgievski
Medal.
Commemorating the life, professional career and outstanding
commitment to the profession of orthoptics by Zoran Georgievski, the award recognises
a member of Orthoptics Australia for their substantial contribution to
furthering the profession of orthoptics.
Linda is the senior orthoptist and manager of the Monash
Health Ophthalmology Department and an adjunct research fellow in the Department
of Surgery at Monash University.
In winning this medal, Linda is recognised for promoting the practice of
orthoptics through professional service and demonstrating excellence in
mentoring orthoptic students in education and training, professional and
personal development and career guidance.
“Receiving this medal has particular significance to me,
knowing Zoran initially as a student, then as a colleague and friend,” said
Linda.
“It is an honour to be recognised by the profession, many of
whom I have mentored as students, as ‘early writers’ on the journal and whose
careers I have seen flourish.
“This achievement has reminded me yet again of the
importance of mentoring younger colleagues both to encourage their personal
development and to ensure that our health professions thrive in the future."
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