Dr. Navin Amarasinghe

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Navin Amarasinghe is a highly qualified and experienced specialist Geriatrician and General Physician based in the Mornington Peninsula. He completed his MBBS in 2006 from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, graduating with honors. In 2009, he migrated to Australia where he underwent initial post-graduate training in Tasmania. He successfully completed the Royal Australasian College of Physicians examinations and subsequently moved to Victoria for further specialist training. His training in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine equips him to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions including chronic diseases. Currently, he works at Peninsula Health, where he serves as a consultant physician, with a particular interest in chronic disease management, delirium management, and falls prevention. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is actively engaged in teaching and coaching junior doctors and has developed policies and guidelines for Peninsula Health. He is also a member of the steering committees, including the cognition committee at Peninsula Health, and represents the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in an advisory group to the Department of Health and Human Services focused on Geriatric Evaluation Management. His research interests align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and include dementia, chronic disease management, delirium management, and falls prevention.

Research Interests

Experience

Consultant Physician

— Present

Peninsula Health • Mornington Peninsula

Works as a consultant physician with a focus on chronic disease management and geriatric medicine.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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