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Perusha Gounder

Perusha Gounder

Summary

I am a dedicated clinician, systems-oriented and driven by evidence-based approaches to patient care. Experience across district, regional and tertiary centres has helped me develop robust diagnostic, management and collaborative skills amongst resource constraints. I value continuous learning and I am curious about the integration of artificial intelligence to optimise clinician efficiency as well as patient outcomes. I am currently pursuing the Diploma in Primary Emergency Care.

Overview

3
3
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Service Medical Officer

Rob Ferreira Hospital
Mpumalanga
01.2026 - 12.2026
  • Conducted initial resuscitation, investigation, and acute management of adult and child patients in casualty department. Gained experience in outpatient department through investigation, optimisation, and continuous management of chronic conditions. Established relationships with in-hospital specialist teams for effective patient referrals and further investigations.

Intern Medical Doctor

Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex
, Kwazulu Natal
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Rotated through departments at Grey's Tertiary Hospital, Harry Gwala (Edendale) Regional Hospital and Northdale District Hospital, gaining experience in internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, family medicine, emergency medicine, anaesthesia, orthopaedics, and psychiatry under the guidance of consultants, registrars, and medical officers.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Health Science

University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10-2026

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Health Science

University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01-2019

National Senior Certificate -

Parktown High School for Girls
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01-2016

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Diagnostic reasoning
  • Medical documentation
  • Medical ethics
  • Interdisciplinary liaison
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership development

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Intermediate
B1
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2

Courses

  • Basic Life Support, Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support , Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support, Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
  • Basic Emergency Ultrasound course, Emergency Medicine Society of Southern Africa
  • Emergency Medicine Approach to Trauma (EMAT), Africa Institute for Emergency Medicine

References

References on request

Timeline

Community Service Medical Officer

Rob Ferreira Hospital
01.2026 - 12.2026

Intern Medical Doctor

Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex
01.2024 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Health Science

University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Health Sciences - Health Science

University of the Witwatersrand

National Senior Certificate -

Parktown High School for Girls
Perusha Gounder