Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Licenses and Certification
Professional Development
Research, Publications and Presentations
Academic Leadership Experience
Referees
Declaration
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Dr Duleena Wanigaratne

Riverton

Summary

I am a motivated international medical graduate from Sri Lanka looking to integrate and contribute to the Australian healthcare system. I am currently PGY2 and have experience as a remunerated medical officer within a hospital setting in Sri Lanka. I have successfully completed AMC Part 1, and I meet the AHPRA English language standards under the combined education pathway.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Observership

Armadale Health Service
04.2025 - 06.2025
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience and insight into working as a junior medical officer within WA health, and how to apply learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Assisted in maintaining timely, clear, and concise DMR documentation, including ward round notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
  • Provide hands-on assistance with supervised history taking and physical examination of patients.
  • Gained valuable insight into communicating respectfully with patients, families, and carers in line with Australian healthcare standards.
  • Observed phlebotomy procedures during morning rounds under the supervision of a certified phlebotomist
  • Gained exposure to patient interaction, venipuncture techniques, and blood sample labelling and handling protocols
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development through weekly JMO tutorials and lectures

Relief House Officer (RHO) in Dermatology

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Gained competence in managing common dermatological conditions
  • Developed skills in clinical observation and spot diagnosis of common dermatological conditions
  • Participated in outpatient clinics, gaining familiarity with dermatological terminology, morphology, and pattern recognition
  • Performed minor dermatologic procedures including intralesional electrocautery injections, cryotherapy, and skin biopsies.

Relief House Officer (RHO) in Microbiology

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Acted as a liaison between ward-based medical teams and the consultant microbiologist to facilitate timely and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
  • Participated in antimicrobial stewardship discussions and contributed to the selection of targeted microbiological treatment plans.
  • Improved understanding of culture interpretation, resistance patterns, and infection control protocols.

Intern Medical Officer, General Surgery

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care of patients, including pain management, fluid management and wound care.
  • Participated in a variety of minor surgical procedures including wound care, laceration suturing, incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses.
  • Assisted senior clinicians in major surgical operations including laparotomies and laparoscopic surgeries.
  • Developed skills in acute surgical decision-making and gained exposure to common procedures such as appendectomy, hernia repair, and cholecystectomy
  • Maintained detailed patient records and coordinated care during daily ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Managed on-call duties, responding to post-op complications and surgical emergencies under supervision

Intern Medial Officer, General Medicine

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Daily intern duties including seeing patient admissions, ordering relevant investigations and preliminary management with escalation to senior doctors as required.
  • Maintenance of all patient records including admission notes, progress notes, referrals and discharge summaries.
  • Managed admissions and daily care of patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development through weekly intern teachings, and lectures

Education

Working With Children Check -

Western Australia

AMC CAT MCQ Examination -

Australian Medical Council
11-2023

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka
04-2021

First Year of Bachelor of Science -

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA

Western Australia Certificate of Education -

Rossmoyne Senior High School
Perth, WA

Shelley Primary School
Perth, WA

Licenses and Certification

Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), Sri Lanka

Registration number - 43427

Professional Development

  • Hit the Ground Running PMCV certificate - To be completed in August 2025
  • 'Driving and Dementia' - Online webinar organised by ThinkGP (July 2025)
  • Armadale Health Service weekly WBA RMO Teaching - April 2025- ongoing
  • Recognition and Response to Acute Inpatient Deterioration (RRAID) - Organised by Armadale Health Service (May 2025)
  • Cannulation workshop - Organised by Armadale Health Service (May 2025)
  • East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) online learning modules (2025)
  • AKG weekly intern teachings - April 2025 - June 2025
  • AKG General Medicine Registrar Teaching - April 2025 - June 2025
  • AKG Grand Rounds (April 2025 - June 2025)
  • First Aid AMC clinical – Online course (2024 - ongoing)
  • ‘Swallowing difficulties and eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE)’ - Online learning (RACGP CPD approved activity) (2024)
  • “Management updates in T2D: What’s new?” - Online learning (provided under RACGP CPD program) (2024)
  • Advanced Life Support Course - District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (2022)
  • “Post Covid Cardiac Issues” conference – organised by the Hill Country Clinical Society - District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (2021)

Research, Publications and Presentations

  • Intern case presentation - Presentation on Cushing’s Syndrome - District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (2021)
  • Wanigaratne, D., Uvaies, F., Manage, P. S. (2020). Knowledge, use and common side effects of non-prescription analgesics among selected government servants working within Batticaloa Municipal Council area, 2020

Academic Leadership Experience

Clinical Group Leader - Teaching Hospital Batticaloa, Sri Lanka (2018 - 2020)

  • Oversaw administrative duties, including attendance tracking, hospital training coordination, syllabus coverage, class scheduling with SHOs and registrars, and allocating patients to students for clinical practice

Referees

  • Dr Thaminda Liyanage - Consultant in General Medicine, Armadale Health Service

        0417797740

        thaminda.liyanage@health.wa.gov.au


  • Dr Lochana Kumaragama - Consultant in General Surgery, Kuliyapitiya Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

        +94 777749381

        jinekuma@hotmail.com



Declaration

I verify that the information contained within this Curriculum Vitae is true and correct as of 30/07/2025.





Duleena Wanigaratne

Timeline

Clinical Observership

Armadale Health Service
04.2025 - 06.2025

Relief House Officer (RHO) in Dermatology

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
11.2022 - 04.2023

Relief House Officer (RHO) in Microbiology

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
11.2022 - 04.2023

Intern Medical Officer, General Surgery

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
04.2022 - 11.2022

Intern Medial Officer, General Medicine

District General Hospital Nuwara Eliya
10.2021 - 04.2022

Working With Children Check -

Western Australia

AMC CAT MCQ Examination -

Australian Medical Council

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

Eastern University, Sri Lanka

First Year of Bachelor of Science -

University of Western Australia

Western Australia Certificate of Education -

Rossmoyne Senior High School

Shelley Primary School

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