Jaya Perera
Silver Spring
Summary
Board-eligible Internal Medicine physician with comprehensive experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings. Experienced in multidisciplinary care, care transitions, medical education, resident leadership, and quality-focused clinical practice. Recognized for strong organizational leadership through resident wellness programming, large-scale event planning, and mentorship of medical students and trainees.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
- Provided in-patient and outpatient care for a diverse patient population with a wide spectrum of social determinants of health disparities in an urban environment
- Demonstrated strong proficiency managing 10+ critically ill patients and participating in procedures
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
- Efficiently and effectively document accurate medical records to optimize continuity of care
- Participated in multi-disciplinary rounds to facilitate transition of care, continuity of care and disposition planning for patients
- Provided mentorship for junior staff, medical students and PA students to foster academic and clinical growth
- Facilitate bedside teaching focused on clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, and patient presentations of EMR, and ultrasound use.
Medical Assistant
Department of Corrections Urgent Care
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Educated patients on medication usage, treatment plans, and wellness strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for clinical reviews.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
Education
Internal Medicine Residency -
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC06.2027
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
American University
Washington, DC12.2022
Doctor of Medicine -
Avalon University School of Medicine
Willemstad, Curacao12.2018
Pre-Medicine Combined M.D. Program, B.S. -
Aureus University
Oranjestad, Aruba12.2012
Skills
- Emergency Care: Code team participation and leadership during cardiac arrests and rapid responses
- EMR Systems: Proficient in Cerner, Soarian, and CPRS
- Patient Volumes: Managed inpatient census of up to 25 patients
- Transitions of Care: Skilled in comprehensive discharge planning, patient education, coordination with facility for optimized follow up, and multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Outpatient care: ensure preventative medicine, managing chronic conditions, ensuring patient follow-ups, healthcare specialties collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Leadership Experience
Wellness committee - Event planning lead
- Lead planner of multiple resident wellness events and social engagement initiatives fostering community engagement among residents, faculty, and hospital staff.
Graduation 2026 Planning committee - director
- Directed Internal Medicine Residency Graduation Celebration for 150+ attendees, overseeing venue selection, budgeting, sponsorship outreach, program development, vendor coordination, and event execution to ensure a memorable experience.
Certification
- Board Eligible, American Board of Internal Medicine (Expected 8/2027)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), Certified [06/2025]
- BLS (Basic Life Support), Certified [05/2025]
Timeline
Resident Physician, Internal Medicine
Howard University Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
Department of Corrections Urgent Care
01.2022 - 09.2022
Internal Medicine Residency -
Howard University Hospital
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
American University
Doctor of Medicine -
Avalon University School of Medicine
Pre-Medicine Combined M.D. Program, B.S. -
Aureus University