Previous Students

Dr Ferra Mawu

Dr Ferra Mawu

Current qualifications:
Lecturer staff in Dermatovenereology dept of Med Fac, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado-Indonesia

Current professional position, title and organisation:
GP in dermatovenereology department, org: Indonesian Medical Doctor Association, National Society of Indonesian Dermatovenereologist (youth member)

Current areas of professional interest:
Dermatovenereology, focus on STI, teaching STI to undergrad medical students

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Dr Sukarma Tanwar

Dr Sukarma Tanwar

Current qualifications:
MBBS, MMed (STI/HIV)- STIRC, University of Sydney
M.Sc Public Health (Health Service Management), LSHTM
(Supported by the Wellcome Trust/ PHFI Training Program)

Current professional position, title and organisation:
Sr Lecturer, Public Health Foundation of India & Technical Consultant (Care, Support & Treatment Division).
National AIDS Control Organisation, Govt. of India

Current areas of professional interest:

  • Mainstreaming of 'Stand Alone' HIV Care Program in India
  • Working on improving the monitoring and evaluation of the ART services in India
  • Working on the roll out of the Smart Card project for HIV infected patients in India.

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Dr Vijay Ramanathan

Dr Vijay Ramanathan

Current qualifications:
MBBS (Ind.) M.Med-STD/HIV (Aus.) GradDip-SexHlth (Aus.) (PhD)

Current professional position, title and organisation:

  • Doctoral Candidate & Hon’ Associate Lecturer,
    Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia
  • Founding Director & CEO
    SSS Centre for Sexual Health Pvt. Ltd. (India)
  • Representative Member for India & Australia
    WAS - Youth Initiative Committee
  • Registered Medical Practitioner - Specialist (sexual health) (India only)
  • Accredited Sexuality Therapist, Educator & Researcher (Australia)

Current areas of professional interest:

  1. Transcultural sexual health
  2. Sexual health and co-morbidities
  3. Culture-bound sexual behaviours & problems
  4. Sexuality & Positive Psychology (Positive Sexuality)
  5. Sexual health - Continuing professional development for medical doctors
  6. Application of Motivational Interviewing, CBT & Health Coaching in sexuality therapy

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