Dr Gajarishiyan Rasalingam

MBBS, MPH, M.FMed(Edin)

Biography

Background

I completed my Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 2018 and was honored to receive the UK Government Scholarship in 2019, allowing me to pursue my Master's in Public Health (MPH) at the University of Aberdeen. My experience in the field of public health served as a profound inspiration, fueling my passion for research and innovation in healthcare. Presently, I am serving as a doctor in the Internal Medicine department at General Hospital Trincomalee, concurrently specializing in Family Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.

My research interests primarily revolve around three key areas: Primary Health Care, Digital Health, and Adolescent Health. I possess a diverse range of quantitative research skills, including proficiency in large data analysis, R coding, conducting cross-sectional studies, and a deep understanding of human behavioral science. My primary research focus lies in utilizing population-based epidemiological and clinical data to identify risks and prognostic outcomes. This knowledge helps in comprehending and enhancing health services and community-based care.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I find joy in digital arts, graphic design, and the art of cooking South Asian cuisine.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBBS (Tianjin Medical University) 2013-2018

Master in Public Health - MPH (University of Aberdeen) 2019-2020

Responsibilities & affiliations

  • International AIDS Member (2020-2022) – International AIDS Society (Scholarship)
  • Country Representative (2018-2021) – Commonwealth Student’s Association
  • Ambassador -  One young world (Scholarship)
  • Young Health Program scholar– AstraZeneca, UK (Scholarship)
  • National Sustainable development Goals coordinator- Sri Lankan United Nation Organization

Research summary

  • Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Primary Health Care
  • Family Medicine
  • Adolescent Health
  • Digital Health

Conference details

  • Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health, January 2021.
  • Applied Health Research Presentation, Medical School, University of Aberdeen, October 2020
  • Faculty of Clinical Medicine Research and Innovation, Tianjin Medical University, July 2018

  • Certification on Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes – International Diabetes Federation
  • COVID-19: Protecting patients at Greatest Risk – American College of Cardiology
  • COVID-19: Primary Care Response in Low Resource Setting – Primary Care International
  • COVID-19: Tackling the Novel Corona Virus – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
  • Operational Planning Guideline and COVID-19 preparedness and Response - WHO
  • MRC Research Data and Confidentiality Information Governance Training – Medical Research Council, UK.
  • Emerging International Leaders Program – Cumberland Lodge, UK (Scholarship)
  • Global Citizen Education – APCEIU, UNESCO (Scholarship)
  • Human Resource Management – Sevalanka Foundation
This article was published on