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 Lanka04-2021
First Year of Bachelor of Science -
University of Western Australia
Perth, WAWestern Australia Certificate of Education -
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Perth, WAShelley Primary School
Perth, WALicenses 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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