Dr. Chameen Samarawickrama

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chameen Samarawickrama is a clinician-scientist involved in clinical care of cornea and anterior segment patients, teaching registrars, and conducting basic science research focused on the cornea. He serves as a consultant ophthalmologist at Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals, with sub-specialty expertise in the medical and surgical management of corneal diseases, including corneal transplantation. He is currently completing his ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital after finishing cornea fellowships at Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Dr. Samarawickrama has authored 50 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and has received substantial grant funding for his research activities. He is also a reviewer for several ophthalmology journals, including Cornea, Ophthalmology, IOVS, and BJO.

Research Interests

Experience

Conjoint Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Teaching and conducting research in the field of ophthalmology, specializing in corneal diseases.

Consultant Ophthalmologist

— Present

Westmead and Liverpool Hospitals • Liverpool

Providing clinical care and managing corneal and anterior segment patients.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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