
Shobiga Sarvananda
Griffith University Medical Science Student
RESUME
I’m currently a pre-med student, hoping to get into medical school and hopefully one day become a specialist in the filed of cardiology. I hope to obtain a job in the health care setting on completion of my Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) at Griffith University.
Career Objective
Work​
experience​
Academic Tutor
2013 - Present
Driven by my passion for teaching, I have assisted students in their secondary school studies by providing a tutoring service provided on a weekly basis. By adapting to different methods of teaching to suit the students, I have developed my critical thinking and problem solving skills, and as such it remains a rewarding experience.
Crew Trainer at McDonald's Corporation
2014 - 2015
Throughout my employment I had various job requirements which included taking the area manager's position in his or her absence, ensuring systematic operation of the restaurant by delegating tasks regularly and providing feedback when required, providing training to new employees, following up on crew members and providing feedback on customer interaction and service speeds, enforcement of company policies and procedures when necessary and customer service.
Work Experience at Westmead Hospital
​2011
In order to further my insight into the medical field I participated in work experience in the surgical unit at Westmead Hospital. From such hands-on experiences, I gained a valuable understanding of the workings of the surgery, with opportunities to observe and speak to the doctors regarding a medical career.

Skills
Problem Solving
Management
Critical Thinking
Anatomy and Physiology
TIme Management
Teamwork
Biomedicine
Human Physiology
Human Anatomy
Training

Languages
English
Tamil
Education
Griffith University
​2015 - 2020
I am currently studying Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University, which has provided me with the opportunity to satisfy my lifelong desire to one day become a Doctor.
Girraween High School
​2008 - 2014
Achieved the top band in all my HSC subjects:
- Accelerated Chemistry
- Advanced English
- English Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Biology
- Physics
I was involved in the following activities and societies -
Peer Mentorship Program, School Prefect Committee, High Resolves Leader, Social Justice Committee, Fundraising Committee, School Newsletter Committee, Red Cross Volunteer, World Vision Australia Volunteer
Key Personal Attributes
Effective communication skills
- Articulate communicator with an appreciation for the different communication styles required when working with team members or customers.
Honest and reliable
- Strong morals and ethics ensuring honesty, reliability and ability to responsibly undertake tasks.
Flexible
- Understanding of the need for flexibility in order to support last-minute demands and changes. Comfortable with changing environments and situations, ensuring ability to remain flexible and adaptable at all times.
Referees
Manager of McDonalds Corporation
Parramatta Westfield Level 1
Alexander Stamiris
0414856837
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General Practitioner
Chitra Harinesan
(02) 9636 6244