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Thisara De Silva

@thisaradesilva

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Virtual medical assistant and healthcare scribe pursuing data-driven biomedical impact.

Vietnam

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can support clinical teams as a Virtual Medical Assistant/Healthcare Scribe, apply research and statistical analysis to healthcare data, and grow within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.

I’m a Doctor of Medicine student who brings strong analytical skills to healthcare and science support. As a Contributor, OSDR Analysis Working Group at NASA Ames Research Center, I analyze multi-omics and physiological spaceflight datasets to evaluate microgravity-induced neurobiological and microbiome adaptations, and I coordinate strategic planning and agenda alignment for AWG-wide meetings across 100+ global space biology researchers.

I also build real-world healthcare exposure through clinical shadowing in inpatient psychiatry and outpatient neurology, as well as pulmonology—observing diagnostic assessments, MSEs, neurological examinations, and evidence-based treatment planning with modalities like spirometry and imaging. Alongside this, I lead end-to-end digital media strategy for a health student chapter, producing promotional content and directing event photography and videography documentation to improve outreach and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Student Representative

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Sri Lankan Embassy in Vietnam

Apr 2026 - Present (4 months)

Served as a primary diplomatic liaison between VinUniversity and the Sri Lankan Embassy, streamlining communication for international student affairs. Advocated for Sri Lankan students in Vietnam by coordinating documentation workflows, consular support services, and student orientation.

Liaison Student Affairs Consular Support Stakeholder Communication

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Contributor, OSDR Analysis Working Group

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NASA Ames Research Center

Feb 2026 - Present (6 months)

Analyzed multi-omics and physiological spaceflight datasets to evaluate microgravity-induced neurobiological and microbiome adaptations. Coordinated agenda alignment for AWG-wide meetings across 100+ global space biology researchers.

Multi omics Spaceflight Data Microgravity Induced Adaptations Strategic Planning

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Chapter Member

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Vinheals

Oct 2025 - Present (10 months)

Led end-to-end digital media strategy for the Vinheals chapter to amplify outreach across health student networks. Directed event documentation through photography and videography to improve audience engagement.

Digital Media Strategy Content Creation Event Photography Videography Audience Engagement

Clinical Shadow

General Hospital Matara

Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)

Observed complex clinical evaluations across inpatient psychiatry and outpatient neurology, including diagnostic assessments and neurological examinations. Analyzed multi-specialty case discussions and tracked treatment plans and patient progress alongside consultants and residents.

Diagnostic Assessment Psychiatric Evaluation Case Analysis Treatment Plan And Progress Recording

Clinical Shadow

Hanoi Medical University

Aug 2023 - Sep 2023 (1 month)

Observed clinical consultations in pulmonology, focusing on diagnostic evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management of respiratory diseases. Analyzed evidence-based treatment planning and diagnostic modalities such as spirometry and imaging.

Pulmonology Diagnostics Differential Diagnosis Treatment Planning Spirometry Medical Imaging

Member, CKDu Research Team

University of Ruhuna

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Visualized spatial data maps and structured datasets in Excel to identify environmental exposure patterns associated with CKDu. Collected field survey data across 100+ rural households and standardized clinical and environmental records for research analysis.

Excel Data Structuring Epidemiological Metrics Data Collection Data Standardization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

VinUniversity

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

2025 -

Activities and societies: Dean’s Distinction Scholarship; Dean’s List

Pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree at VinUniversity from Sep 2025 to Jun 2031. Awarded the Dean’s Distinction Scholarship and Dean’s List.

Leeds International School

Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels, Pre-university (AS/A Levels)

2022 - 2024

Grade: Biology (A*), Chemistry (A*), Physics (A), Pure Mathematics (A), English Language (A)

Activities and societies: Pearson Edexcel National High Achiever Award

Completed Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels at Leeds International School from Sep 2022 to Apr 2024. Achieved high grades across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pure Mathematics, and English Language.