Sinthuja Mohanarajah

Passionate health care professional and lifelong learner, with experience in the clinical and scientific community. Over the last fifteen years my professional journey has taken me from practicing as a cardio thoracic surgeon, emergency physician to managing research projects (10) to obtain FDA approvals. My long-term professional aim is to specialize in clinical practice and patient care.

Medical Doctor / Senior House officer at Locum Physician - Ireland (2026-07 – Present)

• SHO in the ED, medical and surgical department,, evaluate and treat patients with various acute conditions, including trauma, medical, and surgical emergencies..
• Responsible for diagnosing illnesses or injuries and initiating treatments, including administering medications, IV fluids, and performing procedures such as suturing and plaster application.
• Make decisions on necessary investigations (e.g.labs and scans) and determine whether patients require admission or can be safely discharged.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
• Assist in during resuscitations and life-saving procedures, frequently operating in high-pressure environments.

Masters in Public Health / Active Student - (Part-Time) at Imperial University (2025-09 – Present)

• Seeking to deepen expertise in epidemiology, health policy, global health, environmental health, and health education.
• To actively develop skills in data analysis, disease surveillance, policy development, and community health initiatives.
• Passionate about improving public health outcomes through research, advocacy, and evidence-based interventions that drive meaningful change in communities

Medical Doctor / Senior House officer (Full Time) at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore (2024-07 – 2026-07)

• SHO in the Emergency department, evaluate and treat patients with various acute conditions, including trauma, medical, and surgical emergencies..
• Responsible for diagnosing illnesses or injuries and initiating treatments, including administering medications, IV fluids, and performing procedures such as suturing and plaster application.
• Make decisions on necessary investigations (e.g.labs and scans) and determine whether patients require admission or can be safely discharged.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to deliver optimal patient care.
• Assist in during resuscitations and life-saving procedures, frequently operating in high-pressure environments.

Professional Diploma in Dermatology (Part-Time) at RCPI (2024-11 – 2025-08)

• Gaining theoretical knowledge to strengthen a patient-centered approach to clinical decision-making in dermatology.
• Leveraging my previous experience, along with acquired knowledge and skills, to confidently treat a wide range of skin conditions..

Clinical Research (Part-Time) at McMaster University (2023-09 – 2024-12)

• Acquiring practical experience by applying my knowledge and skills in the clinical research program at McMaster University..
• Building upon my prior work experience and acquired knowledge, I aim to actively engage in research and participate in conducting clinical trials.

Clinical Team Member (Part-Time) at Buroak Medical Clinic (2021-11 – 2024-06)

• Part of a Family Medicine team under Dr Komathy Jeyashanker, performing health assessments, pre- planned diagnostics examinations and treatment plans.
• Collaborated with physicians for effective treatment management. Educate patients on lifestyle modifications to reduce the threat of cardiac and other major health risk-factors.
• Assist the front desk staff with patient overflow management and daily patient operations

Clinical Research Coordinator at Bayview North Dermatology Clinic (2021-04 – 2021-10)

• Oversaw multiple studies and execute related duties ensuring compliance with local, federal regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines.
• Screen potential study participants and perform intake assessments, ICF, administer protocol specific scales, vitals and perform phlebotomy.
• Collects specimens, processes and shipping according to IATA regulations.
• Capture data in source documents, paper case report forms and electronic CRF’s

Sub Investigator/ Physician at Northwest Clinical Research Center (2019-09 – 2021-01)

• Oversaw the execution of phase I - IV of clinical trials to ensure site compliance with study protocols. Supervised staff to ensure work related to the study was done in accordance with standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Review and evaluate protocols and provide clinical and scientific guidance. The guidenced ranges from, reviewing and evaluating all study data, to commenting on the clinical significance of any out of range results and determining the next needed course of action.
• Perform on-study and post-study patient-evaluations to ensure that the physical and mental wellbeing of study participants are undiminished at the end of the study.

Medical Doctor / Senior House officer at Cork University Hospital (2014-01 – 2017-06)

• SHO in Cardiothoracic and General surgery, managing the wards and CICU and ICU.
• In charge of admission-screening, lab-requirement-determinations, discharge and post-op-consultations.
• Main surgical consultant for A&E, provides both evaluation and surgical assistance for elective and emergency surgeries. Actively involved in presenting at Multidisciplinary Team meetings as well as author internal memos on novel projects in surgery.

MD – Riga Stradina University (2004-09 – 2010-06)

Masters in Public Health – Imperial University (2025-09)

Professional Diploma in Dermatology – RCPI (2024-11 – 2025-08)