Joseph Sharon Raj

Resident Physician with a patient-focused approach specializing in orthopedics. Committed to providing high-quality and personalized healthcare in acute clinical environments. Possesses a unique combination of IT knowledge and recognized medical skills, resulting in 10 years of successful practice. Known for a warm and caring approach towards patients, dedicated to persistently finding the best treatment options available. Expert in electronic medical systems and stays updated on advancements in the field.

• Head prefect St. Patrick's college - 2000
• Leader school debate group - 2001
• Treasurer, Science Union, C/Hindu College - 2004
• Web design team in charge for MEDEX exhibition - 2007
• Editor (2009/2010) Tamil Union, University of Colombo - 2008
• Catholic union faculty representative, university of Colombo - 2009

• 1991 to 2000: Primary and Secondary school - St. Patrick's College, Sri Lanka
• Jan 2000 - December 2001: Ordinary level - Colombo Vivekananda College
• Jan 2002 - June 2006: Advanced Level, Sri Lanka - Colombo Hindu College
• June 2007 - December 2013: Medical Undergraduate - Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

• Coordinator for TKR pathway, SGH - 2014
• Medical officer in charge for the post-op auditing, NTFGH - 2015
• Medical officer in charge for the implant cards, NTFGH - 2016
• Medical officer in charge for surgery MCM meetings, CGH - 2017
• Medical officer in charge for junior medical officers, NTFGH 2018 to present
• In charge for training of EMR for new orthopaedic staffs
• Medical officer in charge for the implant cards
• Medical officer in charge for post op auditing data editing and arrangements
• Medical officer in charge for morbidity and mortality meetings
• In charge of medical officers on-call and daily rosters
• Medical officer in charge for the training of online meetings and teaching (Zoom / Skype / Microsoft teams / Webinar)

• Knowledge, attitude, and common practices regarding dengue fever among Inward patients at NHSL - 2012
• 2019 - 2022 (ongoing projects)

• Actively took part in teaching and evaluating SIP (student internship program) students allocated during the posting as a Medical officer in Orthopedic surgery
• Student teaching for Year 5 medical students of National University Singapore
• EPIC electronic medical record - trainer for orthopedic and surgical staffs since 2015 to Present
• Super user and orthopedic surgical department trainer of Singapore NGEMR (next generation electronic medical records)
• Teaching NTFGH orthopedic departmental protocols to new house officers and medical officers

• Higher Distinction in Mathematics and Science for International competitions for schools by University of South Wales - 1999
• Distinction in Mathematics for International competitions for schools by University of South Wales - 2001
• Distinction in Science for International competitions for schools by University of South Wales - 2001
• Distinction in Australian National Chemistry Quiz (Junior division) - 2003
• 1st Place in Science and information technology quiz completion by science and information technology union 2003
• Best performance in G.C.E A/L Examination 2006
• Mahapola Higher Education (Merit) Scholarship for the best performance in Advanced Level Exam - 2007
• 2017 Best young clinician - Orthopaedics 2017 - NUHS