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Harshani Yapa, MPH

Harshani Yapa, MPH

Medical Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Graduate of NYU Global Institute of Public Health, with an avid interest in Healthcare Access

  • Education

    • Manipal University

      2004 - 2010
      Bachelor's Degree Medicine and Surgery 3.9

      Activities and Societies: Student Union Graduated in 2010, with First Class Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Exemplary performance in Community and Preventative Medicine, and member of the Student Union.

    • New York University

      2013 - 2015
      Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Community and International Health

      Activities and Societies: Global Public Health Action Network Completed coursework which includes Biostatistics, Epidemiology,Research Methods, and International/Population Family Health. Currently taking courses for Program Planning and Evaluations and Genomics and Public Health

  • Experience

    • Oasis Hospitals, Sri Lanka

      Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
      Medical Officer

      In-patient care and supervision of patients admitted for oncology, diagnosis and chemotherapy.Managed a team of 20+ nursing staff, and supervised administration of chemotherapeutic agents. Organized consultations with Attending physician and other specialists as required. Counseling and support for patients and care-givers.

    • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

      Apr 2014 - now
      Intern, Research and Evaluations

      Data entry and analysis. Fostering and maintaining relationships with clinical care providers. Organizing and conducting seminars, webinars and training workshops for clinical providers. Creating internal meeting agendas and drafting summary reports, and developing promotional materials for outreach to non-engaged clinical providers

    • New York University

      Jun 2015 - now
      Research Assistant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Medical Practitioner, SLMC

      Sri Lanka Medical Association
      Jan 2011

    • Licensed Medical Practitioner

      Karnataka Medical Council
      Jan 2010

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant - Teens in NYC

      Issued by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on Feb 2014
      New York City Department of Health and Mental HygieneAssociated with Harshani Yapa, MPH