Rate My Professor Thanya Pathirana

Griffith University

4.5

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5.08/20/2025

Encourages students to think outside the box.

4.05/21/2025

Brings real-world relevance to learning.

4.02/27/2025

Always prepared and organized for students.

5.02/17/2025

Makes learning a joyful experience.

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About Thanya

Dr. Thanya Pathirana is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Medicine and Dentistry at Griffith University, based at the Sunshine Coast campus in the School of MDP - Clinical Medicine. She earned her MBBS from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Colombo, Sri Lanka, an MPH from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, and a PhD from Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia, completing her doctorate on prostate cancer overdiagnosis in 2022. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in medical curriculum leadership, public health education, and epidemiology. Previously, she served as a PhD student and clinical skills tutor at Bond University's Centre for Research in Evidence-Based Practice. At Griffith, she contributes to teaching in clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and public health themes, including as Associate Lead for the Doctor and Health in the Community theme.