Maria Jana Kingsley-Godwin BSc (Hons) Studies in Natural Sciences, HPD-Dipl (Higher Professional Diploma) in Healthcare studies, DipMedSci (Advanced Higher Professional Diploma) -  Master’s Degree Level in Medicine and Healthcare - is an Author, Medical Writer and Healthcare Professional who has published many books and articles on different subjects, including stories, medical and healthcare matters.

She is currently an Intern Medical Doctor finalising her studies for her higher Doctor of Medicine Degree, and she is also undertaking higher research studies in medicine – level 8 PhD equivalent level in public health, medical matters and surgical issues.

Maria Jana also works as a Health and Social Care Officer/Medical Administrator in the Healthcare Sector and as an Editor – Editorial Officer/Medical Writer for various scientific and medical journals.

Maria Jana’s medical research involves effects of food on neurosurgery, neurosciences, forensic medicine, healthcare matters, the impact of chronic diseases in the community, co-morbidity matters, epidemiology and public health issues, surgical diseases, infectious diseases/tuberculosis, dermatology, urology, nutrition/food insecurity, child health, and applied sciences in healthcare.

Maria Jana’s professional interests look at various issues in neurosurgery, paediatric issues in surgical practices, co-morbidities in common diseases found in the community like cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, chronic diseases, diabetes and respiratory diseases, surgical treatments of different diseases, both in adult and paediatric populations, epidemiology, urology, orthopaedics, neurosciences/neurology, dermatology, autoimmune diseases and unusual encounters of tuberculosis in various organs and systems.

Her specialist interests include General Medical Matters, Surgery, Neurosurgery Surgery, Public Health, Global Health Issues, Infectious Diseases, Neurology and Neurosciences, Paediatrics, Nutrition/Food Insecurity, Pathology/Forensic Medicine, Medical Rehabilitation, Medical Emergencies, Disaster Medicine, World History, Geography, Demography, innovations in Medicine, Evidence-based Medicine, Medical Education, Medical Informatics, History of Medicine, English Literature and various languages.

As Maria Jana has knowledge and skills in various branches of medicine and surgery, she has a very a long publications list, dealing with all areas in medicine, surgery and healthcare issues.  As such, she is the author of over 1, 00 peer reviewed papers and articles in various medical and scientific journals, 10 books, and 11 reports and seven (7) educational guides, which can also be found at the British Library and other national and international libraries via the Legal Deposit processes for publications.  About 29 of her research papers are currently indexed in SCOPUS and over 90 of her research articles and papers are indexed in other online databases.

Maria Jana has participated in over 32 Scientific International Medical Conferences, where she has given over 40 presentations and facilitated/taught over 12 educational and research workshops and interactive sessions to the multi-professional health care workers and medical/healthcare students.

Maria Jana is a member of various professional bodies and clubs. She also serves in different Committees and Executive Committees of different societies.

Maria Jana has won many awards and honours.  Some of them are as follows:

Awards in the Medical University – Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe:

1. Maria Jana was named the winner of the best Bulgarian Language Handwriting in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Europe in May 2017 during an Awards Ceremony.
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2. Maria Jana was the winner of the Rector’s price and award for excellent student in 2018 in the Medical University, as she achieved the best excellent average marks of 6.0 in all subjects in medicine.  She received a scholarship payment as a result of this award.

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   Maria Jana was the winner of the Rector’s price and award for excellent student in 2019 in the Medical University, as she achieved the best excellent average marks of 6.0 marks in all subjects in medicine.  She received a scholarship payment as a result of this award.

4. Maria Jana was the winner of the Rector’s price and award for excellent student in 2020 in the Medical University, as she achieved overall excellent mark for all subjects in medicine.  She received a scholarship payment as a result of this award. 

5. Maria Jana was the winner of the Rector’s price and award for excellent student in 2021 in the Medical University, as she achieved overall excellent mark for all subjects in medicine.  She received a scholarship payment as a result of this award. 

6. Maria Jana is the winner of the inaugural – debutant  Prestigious Award of “Student of the Year Award” in December 2021 at the Medical University 

Other Honors, Scholarships and Awards

Maria Jana had won numerous awards, scholarships and research grants from various institutions, agencies and organisations from 2010 to date.  Some of the awards are stated below:

1. Maria Jana won the Arts and Illustrations Gallery Exhibition Event Award in 2019 organised by Ideal Publishing Services.  For more details, please visit:   http://www.idealpublishing.co.uk/arts-and-illustrations-events/past-arts-and-illustrations-events/arts-and-illustrations-events-london-2019/  .

2. Maria Jana won the Charity Fund Raising Tennis Tournament for Young Girls, Organised by Community Devolvement and Medical Missions Foundation Group in 2021.  For more details, please visit:  https://www.cdmmfg.net/blank-pagee574d761  .

3. Maria Jana is the recipient of JIARE International Student Mobility and Exchange Programmes Travel Scholarship to undertake the International Student Mobility Activity and the International Student Exchange Programme in  Bulgaria, Romania, Austria, United States of America and Japan from 2017/2018  to 2021/2022 academic years at approved medical education events, healthcare institutions and organisations. Information about JIARE Scholarships and Grants can be seen at:   https://www.jiare.org.uk/scholarships-and-grants/  .

More details of honors, scholarships and awards for Maria Jana Kingsley-Godwin from 2008 to date can be obtained by contacting info@mariajana.co.uk
 

 Maria Jana has the following language skills:  

• English
• Spanish
• German
• Latin
• French
• Italian
• Bulgarian
• Some other international languages

For more information about the work and activities of Maria Jana, please contact: info@mariajana.co.uk or visit her Website at: www.mariajana.co.uk