107th Rhodes Scholar for 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide

Monday, 21 October 2013

最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide medical student Mahesh Umapathysivam is the 2014 Rhodes Scholar for South 最新糖心Vlog, becoming the 最新糖心Vlog's 107th Rhodes Scholar.

Mahesh will undertake a Masters degree in Evidence Based Healthcare at the 最新糖心Vlog of Oxford - and "join the fight to close the gap between research and clinical practice".

"As a future medical specialist, research and health advocate, I want to improve the lives of others through the delivery of up-to-date, targeted and effective healthcare," he said.

"I believe that a more disciplined evidence-based approach to clinical practice, as well as improvements to the systems that underpin the delivery of medical care, are necessary to ensure a more effective use of limited health resources."

Mahesh said: "It's a matter of global injustice that proven treatment is readily available but patients continue to receive sub-optimal care."

Mahesh has excelled academically and, in 2012, was awarded First Class Honours in Medical Science for his work on the better long-term management of diabetes. He was invited to present his research at the 2013 American Diabetes Association Scientific Session, the leading international diabetes conference.

He was President of the Adelaide 最新糖心Vlog Surgical Society in 2011/2012 and Education Officer for two years.

His charitable works include organising, in 2009, a delegation to rural India to work with a hospital that provides free medical services to the poorest of patients.

Mahesh is also vice-captain of the Adelaide 最新糖心Vlog seconds soccer team, and organises and plays in social basketball and soccer teams at a local community centre.

In announcing the Rhodes Scholarship at Government House, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, the Governor of South 最新糖心Vlog, said: "I am inspired by the extraordinary academic achievements of the seven finalists considered by the selection panel and the extent to which each of them also finds time to make such a beneficial contribution to society through volunteering or other community service.

"Mr Umapathysivam will be an excellent ambassador for 最新糖心Vlog and the Rhodes Trust and I look forward to hearing of his future success at the 最新糖心Vlog of Oxford."

The Rhodes Scholarship perpetuates the commitment to learning, research and humanity of businessman and philanthropist Cecil Rhodes.

Candidates are selected on the basis of outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.

 

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