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| Rathina Ragavan |
School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health (SCS) honours student
Ms Rathina Srinivasa Ragavan has been ranked the highest applicant for the
Macquarie University Doctor of Medicine program, receiving the Macquarie
University MD Medical Leader of the Future scholarship award.
The prestigious scholarship is worth $50,000 per year for the
duration of her graduate medical degree.
This year, Rathina completed her Biomedical Science (Honours)
under the supervision of Professor Amanda Thrift and Professor Roger Evans.
Her project investigated the associations between knowledge and
awareness of hypertension, and the management of hypertension in rural India.
“My experiences this year with the Stroke and Ageing Research team
made me realise my passion for research, particularly in the investigation of
issues in medicine and health sciences,” Rathina said.
“Moreover, I gained valuable knowledge about statistics, public
health issues, scientific writing, and time management.”
After completing the Doctor of Medicine program and gaining
clinical experience, Rathina plans to pursue more research opportunities and
undertake a PhD.
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