prof-t.s.p. samaranayake

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

 

Prof. T.S.P. Samaranayake

Prof. T.S.P. Samaranayake

Professor in Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine

Telephone - Office : +94 11 2758000 Ext: 4200     
E-mail : shyamaleesam@yahoo.co.in

 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate Studies

  • 2021 - Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners with MRCGP SA Int.
  • October 2008 - Board certified as a Specialist in Family Medicine
  • October 2007 - MD in family Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • December 2003 - Diploma in Family Medicine Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka with the T Nagendra Gold medal for the best performance
  • January 2003 - Diploma in Child Health Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Curriculum Vitae Shyamalee Samaranayaka July 2021

 

Undergraduate Studies

Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka - November 1999Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) with 1st class HonorsDistinctions in Medicine, Surgery and PaediatricsThird MB - 1st class Honors with distinctions in Pathology, Pharmacology, Community medicine and Microbiology
Second MB - 1st class Honors with distinctions in Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

 

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I joined the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura as a lecturer in 2001. In this university, Family Medicine is a final year subject and has a separate 100 marks assessment in the final MBBS examination since 2016. Theoretical teaching spans form the 2nd year to the final year. The students do one-month clinical rotation with family medicine, 2 weeks in the 4th year and 2 weeks in the final year. Apart from this, the Department coordinates the Preliminary Care Unit appointment in Base Hospital Homagama and coordinate the Community Based Medical Learning programme, a one-week residential rural posting. I have been involved in teaching Family Medicine, throughout the undergraduate teaching programme in all these activities.

The Family Practice centre is a recognized training centre for postgraduates following MD in Family Medicine and Diplomas in Family Medicine, Child Health, Elderly Medicine and Palliative Medicine, conducted by the Post Graduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo. I take part in teaching them as well. The registrar and senior registrar training in family medicine involves, theoretical teaching, clinical training and formative assessment with work place-based assessments, guiding on research, audits and critical appraisals.

I am also a visiting lecturer for MD in Family Medicine, Diploma in Family Medicine, Diploma in Elderly Medicine and Diploma in Palliative Medicine and a visiting lecturer for the MCGP (Member of College of General Practitioners) course conducted by the College of General Practitioners in Sri Lanka. I conduct lectures on topics related to Family Medicine and on paediatrics as I have training in it.

I have a special interest in communication skills teaching, as the co theme leader for undergraduate communication teaching, I have been involved in conducting SGDs and preparing teaching learning material on communication. I received a training in teaching communication at King’s College London and now involved in teaching communication at post graduate level with training of trainers in communication, a programme conducted by the PGIM in collaboration with Sri Lanka Medical Association.

I am an examiner for undergraduate family medicine examinations at Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Keleaniya and at Kothalawala defense University. Examiner for Post Graduate examinations, DFM, MCGP and MD in Family Medicine. I have served as the chief examiner for both Diploma and MD in Family Medicine and for the MCGP examination. I served as the deputy exam convenor for the MRCGP South Asia International (Accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK) exam from 2011 to 2017 and now serving as the exam convenor for the South Asia region. The exam composed of 2 AKT exams and 2 OSCE exams every year. I am responsible for the overall conduct of the exam, as the OSCE lead for the case refining, reviewing and banking. I coordinate workshops on OSCE writing and piloting and simulated patient training.

 

 

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Primary care
August 2001 to Date

Family Physician / Specialist in family Medicine - Family Practice Centre, Department of Family
Medicine
This Family practice centre functions as a model Family practice which gives personalized care in a continuing basis. There are six doctors, two practice nursing sisters, a laboratory headed by 2 medical laboratory technicians and a mini theatre to perform minor surgical procedures. It serves about 3000 registered families. Other than the members of these families, it provides services to a large number of walking in patients. So during a working session, one doctor sees about 15 to 20 patients.

Functions:

  • First contact care and continuing care for the individuals and families.
  • Management of acute medical problems, emergencies and chronic medical problems.Physiotherapy services
  • Patient education and counseling whenever necessary.
  • Student teaching.
  • Research activities and audits.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current Positions

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

  1. Professor in Family Medicine since March 2019, Head, Department of Family Medicine from May 2014 to date
  2. Chairperson, Management committee, Family Practice Centre, Department of Family Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura from May 2014 to date
  3. Member, Ethics Review Committee, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, from March 2014 to date
  4. Member Phase II and Phase III committees and Curriculum Development committee
  5. University Senate member since 2013.
  6. Member, University Sports committee since 2015 to date
  7. Advisor, Community Based Medical Learning Programme.
  8. Member, Board of Study in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Graduate studies, since May 2014 to date.

MRCGP South Asia (International)

  1. Exam Convenor, MRCGP International South Asia Examination from 2017 to date.
  2. Coopted Board Member, MRCGP International South Asia Board from 2013 to date.
  3. OSCE lead for MRCGP International South Asia Examination

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine University of Colombo

  1. Chairperson, Board of studies in Family Medicine (BOS), Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Sri Lanka since June 2018 to date
  2. Visiting Lecturer for MD in Family Medicine course
  3. Visiting Lecturer for the Diploma in Family Medicine course
  4. Visiting Lecturer for the Diploma in Palliative Medicine course
  5. Member, Subcommittee on Palliative care.
  6. OSCE core group coordinator for BOS in Family Medicine
  7. Member, MCQ co group for BOS in Family Medicine
  8. MCQ core group coordinator for Diploma in Palliative Medicine
  9. Clinical Trainer for MD in Family Medicine
  10. Clinical Trainer for Diploma in Family Medicine
  11. Clinical Trainer for Diploma in Elderly Medicine
  12. Clinical Trainer for Diploma in Palliative Medicine
  13. Clinical Trainer for Diploma in Child Health
  14. Examiner for MD Family Medicine by clinical Training and examination, served as Chief examiner in 2018
  15. Examiner for the Diploma in Family Medicine, served as chief examiner in 2016.
  16. Coordinator of the MD family Medicine and Diploma in Family Medicine prospectus review committees
  17. Examiner and OSCE coordinator for Diploma in palliative medicine examination 2019 and 2020.

College of General Practitioners, Sri Lanka

  1. Member Board of study for MCGP course
  2. Member Faculty of teachers
  3. Visiting lecturer for the MCGP course, College of General Practitioners, Sri Lanka
  4. Examiner for the MCGP examination, College of General Practitioners, Sri Lanka, served as chief examiner in 2016

Sri Lanka Medical Association

  1. Member, Medicinal Drugs committee from 2013 to date
  2. Member, Task force for palliative and end of life care since 2016 to date.

Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine

  1. Council member for the year 2020/21

 

Positions Held

University of Sri Jayewardenepura

  1. Chairperson, Community Based Medical Learning Programme, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura since 2013 to date
  2. Convenor, Personal and professional Development Stream (PPDS), Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS), University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) since 2013 to 2016.
  3. Co-coordinator, PPD Family Assignment.
  4. Coordinator, Family Practice Centre, Department of Family Medicine, from 2008-2010 and from June 2013 to May 2014.
  5. Secretary, Management committee, Family Practice Centre, Department of Family Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2008-2010 and from June 2013 to May 2014.
  6. Clinical convener, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2007 to 2010
  7. Secretary, Academic consultative committee, Department of Family Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2008-2010.
  8. Member Language committee
  9. Member, Computer committee, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2009-2010.
  10. Convener, Phase 1 Neuroscience Module, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura during the module development.
  11. Communication skills theme leader, Personal and Professional Development Stream, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  12. Secretary, ALUMNI association, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2010/11.

Positions held outside the University of Sri Jayewardanepura

  1. Secretary College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka for 2015/16
  2. Chair/Scientific Committee, WONCASAR Conference Feb 2016 Sri Lanka
  3. Deputy exam convenor for the MRCGP SA Int Examination since 2011 to 2017
  4. Member Board of Study in Family Medicine Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo
  5. Assistant Secretary, Sri Lanka Medical Association 2013 and 2010
  6. Council member College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka
  7. Council Member Sri Lanka Medical Association
  8. Member, Diploma in Family Medicine Online Distance Education Programme, Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo.

 

RESEARCH WORK

Publications

  1. GVMC Fernando, LU Wanigabadu, B Vidanagama, TSP Samaranayaka, JMKC Jeewandara. Adjunctive effects of a short session of music on pain, low-mood and anxiety modulation among cancer patients -A randomized crossover clinical trial. Indian Journal of Palliative Care 25 (3), 367-373
  2. W.H.D. Jayasiri, U.L.S.D. Sarathchandra, D.I. Uluwaduge, E.M.S. Bandara, T.S.P. Samaranayaka. Proportion and known risk factors associated with microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes attending Family Practice Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Sri Lankan Family Physician 2018; 34(1)
  3. P J M S Rupasinghe, S Samaranayaka, M S A Perera. Drug resistant hypertension- A case report. Sri Lankan Family Physician. 2017; 33 (1):58-61
  4. M Sirota, O Kostopoulou, T Round, S Samaranayaka. Prevalence and alternative explanations influence cancer diagnosis: An experimental study with physicians. Health Psychology. 2017; 36 (5): 477- 485
  5. M Sirota, T Round, S Samaranayaka, O Kostopoulou. Expectations for antibiotics increase their prescribing: Causal evidence about localized impact. Health Psychology. 2017; 36 (4) :402- 409
  6. Olga Kostopoulou, Miroslav Sirota, Thomas Round, Shyamalee Samaranayaka, Brendan C Delaney, The role of Physicians’ first impressions in the diagnosis of possible cancers without alarm symptoms. Medical Decision Making. 2017; 37 (1): 9-16
  7. Shyamalee Samaranayaka. Assessing wisely the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) the way forward. Sri Lankan Family Physician. 2016; 32 (1): 17-20
  8. S Samaranayaka, M C Gulliford, Trends in cardiovascular risk factors among people with diabetes in a population based study, Health Survey for England 1994-2009. Primary Care Diabetes(2013), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcd.2013.04.010
  9. Shyamalee Samaranayaka, Antoinette Perera, Narada Warnasuriya, Salma Aiyas. Food Habits among adolescents in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2013;11-6:26-34
  10. Shyamalee Samaranayaka, Antoinette Perera, A L P de S Seneviratne. Symptom Profile in Primary Care- Study done in Western Province in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Family Physician 2009/10;30-1:50-53
  11. A.L.P. de S. Seneviratne, M.S.A. Perera, A.I.A. Gunawardana, T.S.P. Samaranayaka, P.D.P. Malkanthi, K.W.S.R. Fernando. Screening Type 2 Diabetic Patients for known Risk Factors of foot Amputation. Sri Lankan Family Physicians 2006;27:
  12. Ediriweera RE, Tennakoon TMYK, Samaranayaka TSP, Perera MSA, Sivayogan S. Perception and experiences related to feeding practices- A peri-urban experience. Sri Lankan Family Physician 2005; 26:34-37.
  13. A.L.P. De S. Seneviratne, M.S.A. Perera, T.S.P. Samaranayake, A.I.A. Gunawardane. Practice profile of primary medical care practitioners in Colombo District. The Ceylon Medical Journal, 2005;50: Supplement 1, pg. 26
  14. Kathriarachchi ST, Vithanarachchi PDM, Samaranayaka TSP. Optimum patient care: How patients would like to be called by his doctor. South Asian Journal of Psychiatry 2003; 1:30-32

 

Presentations in Conferences (Abstract Published)

  1. Damayanthi HPS, Samaranayaka TSP. Ten year cardiovascular risk and control of risk factors in diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes attending primary care units in selected district hospitals in Colombo district. Annual academic sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, July 2019
  2. Jayanath AAKI, Samaranayake TSP. Erectile dysfunction: Proportions, associated factors and health seeking behaviour pattern in general practice clinics in Gampaha District. Annual academic sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, July 2019
  3. Chandramali G V D,Dilushi P H N, Wijesekera G U S, Samaranayaka T S P. The relationship between microalbumin urea and hyperlipidaemia in subjects with hypertension attending Family Practice cEntre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 12th International Research conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, September 2019.
  4. GRDM Abewickrama, APKM Amali, GUS Wijesekara, EMS bandara, S Samaranayaka. Priliminary study on change in concentration of Aspartate Transaminase in blood with storage time and temperature. 12th International Research conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, September 2019.
  5. Chandramali G V D,Dilushi P H N, Wijesekera G U S, Samaranayaka T S P. Microalbuminuria and blood pressure in nondiabetic hypertensive subjects investigated at Family practice Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. RuFARS 2018 ( Research symposium of Faculty of Allied Health sciences, University of Ruhuna) Galle, November 2018.
  6. G Chamath Fernando, Lagath Wanigabadu, Buddhika Vidanagama, Shyamalee Samaranayaka. Randomized clinical trial on effectiveness of tranquilising classical music on pain anxiety and mood modulation in cancer patients. Asia Pacific Hospice Conference, Singapore, July 2017
  7. G Chamath Fernando, Lagath Wanigabadu, Buddhika Vidanagama, Shyamalee Samaranayaka. Randomized clinical trial on effectiveness of tranquilising classical music on pain anxiety and mood modulation in cancer patients. WONCA Europe conference, Prague, Czech Republic, June-July 2017.
  8. Heenatigala L, Samaranayaka TSP. Prevalence of perimenopausal symptoms among middle aged women in the district of Kandy. Annual academic sessions, College of general practitioners of Sri Lanka, October 2016
  9. Samaranayaka TSP, Perera TMR, Alahakoon C, Wijerathne TPGKP, Fernando GVMC, De Silva HL, Jeewandra CJ. Effectiveness of community-based teaching on Medical Students. WONCA SAR conference, Colombo Sri Lanka, February 2016
  10. Fernando GMVC, Jayawardane RR, de Silva HL, Samaranayaka TSP, Alahakoon C, Jeewandara KC. An audit on patients undergoing bone densitometry in a Sri Lankan Family Practice. WONCA SAR, Colombo Sri Lanka, February 2016
  11. Olga Kostopoulou, Miroslav Sirota, Thomas Round, Shyamalee Samaranayaka, Brendan C Delaney, The role of information gathering and physician experience in early presentations of cancer in primary care. European Journal of Cancer Care 2014; 09-23: 28-29
  12. Lalantha Senaratne, Shyamalee Samaranayaka. Perception of improvement of quality of life with a reinforcement programme on lifestyle modification in patients with knee joint Osteoarthritis. Annual academic sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, May 2013.
  13. Lalantha Senaratne, Shyamalee Samaranayaka. Perception of improvement of quality of life with a reinforcement programme on lifestyle modification in patients with knee joint Osteoartritis. Annual academic sessions, College of general practitioners of Sri Lanka, November 2012.
  14. Samaranayaka TSP, De Silva HL, Perera MSA, Jayawardane A, Thilakaratne T, Jayaratna C, Manchanayaka MAYR, Chathurika PVG. Cardiovascular risk among patients attending the Family Practice Centre. Scientific sessions Faulty of Medical Science, University of Sri Jayawardanepura. December 2012
  15. PM Jayawardana, AMK Mahatantila, DDE Colombage, RA Liyanage, JASD Jayawickramam, T kuruparan, C Subashini, KPWNU Dharmakeerthi, PMH Cooray, IU Vijayakumar, S Rashme, TSP Samaranayaka. Assessment of physical and psychological dependency of elders living in rural and urban areas. 36th Annual Academic Sessions, College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, October 2010.
  16. RE Ediriweera de Silva, J Fernando, D P De Silva, TSP Samaranayaka, S D Liyanagama. Objective Structured Clinical Skills workshop in teaching Family Medicine for trainees of the Diploma course in Family Medicine. Annual academic sessions, College of general practitioners of Sri Lanka 2010.
  17. ALP De S Seneviratne, TSP Samaranayaka, MSA Perera, SMOW Bandara, GCS Gunasekara, LAK De Silva. Medical records of hypertensive patients attending a university family practice centre - An Audit. World Organization of National Colleges and Academies of Family Medicine (WONCA) Middle East and South Asian Region (MESAR) Conference, Colombo Sri Lanka October 2005
  18. Shyamale Samaranayaka, Perera MSA, Warnasuriya ND. Food habits among adolescents in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. World Organization of National Colleges and Academies of Family Medicine (WONCA) Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Melbourne, Australia October 2008.
  19. Samaranayaka TSP, Perera MSA, Seneviratne ALP De S, De Silva LAK, Gunasekara GCS, Bandara SMOW. How people purchase drugs from pharmacies: A bird’s eye view. World Organization of National Colleges and Academies of Family Medicine (WONCA) Middle East and South Asian Region (MESAR) Conference, Colombo Sri Lanka October 2005
  20. Seneviratne ALP De S, Samaranayaka TSP, Perera MSA, Bandara SMOW, Gunasekara GCS, De Silva LAK. Medical records of hypertensive patients attending a university family practice centre - An Audit. World Organization of National Colleges and Academies of Family Medicine (WONCA) Middle East and South Asian Region (MESAR) Conference, Colombo Sri Lanka October 2005
  21. Perera MSA, Samaranayaka TSP, Seneviratne ALP De S, Sivayogan S, Gunasekara GCS, Bandara SMOW, De Silva LAK. Prevalence of illness and health seeking behavior of a sub-urban Sri Lankan community. World Organization of National Colleges and Academies of Family Medicine (WONCA) Middle East and South Asian Region (MESAR) Conference. Colombo Sri Lanka October 2005
  22. De Alwis NMW, Dedigama MC, Ranaweera CB, Samaranayaka TSP. Complications of diabetes - what do patients fear most. 25th Anniversary academic sessions, Postgraduate institute of Medicine, Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 2005.
  23. Seneviratne ALP de S, Perera MSA, Samaranayaka TSP, Gunawardena AIA. Practice profile of primary care practitioners in Colombo district. 118th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, March 2005
  24. Gunawardane AIA, Perera MSA, Sivayogan S. Symptom profile of health seekers in primary care. 30th annual academic sessions, College of General practitioners, Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2004.
  25. Ediriweera RE, Tennakoon TMYK, Samaranayaka TSP, Perera MSA, Sivayogan S. Perception and experiences related to feeding practices- A peri-urban experience. 30th annual academic sessions, College of General practitioners, Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2004.
  26. Seneviratne ALP de S, Perera MSA, Samaranayaka TSP, Tennakoon TMYK, Ediriweera RE. Complications in newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic patients attending a family practice in Sri Lanka. 30th annual academic sessions, College of General practitioners, Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2004.
  27. Seneviratne ALP de S, Perera MSA, Gunawardane AIA, Samaranayaka TSP. Primary medical care delivered by graduates of a selected Academic year from University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 29th annual academic sessions, College of General practitioners, Colombo, Sri Lanka. October 2003.
  28. Samaranayaka TSP, Perera MSA, Sivayogan S, Gunawardane AIA, Seneviratne ALP de S. Menopause and related problems among perimenopausal females. World Organization of National Colleges and Academies of Family Medicine (WONCA) Middle East and South Asian Region (MESAR) Conference, Colombo , Sri Lanka, November 2002.
  29. Gunawardane AIA, Perera MSA, Seneviratne ALP de S, Samaranayaka TSP.A study of the Elderly Population at Rattanapitiya. WONCA-MESAR Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 2002
  30. Seneviratne ALP de S, Perera MSA, Gunawardane AIA, Samaranayaka TSP, Malkanthi PDP, Fernando KWSR. Screening diabetic patients for known risk factors of foot amputation. WONCA-MESAR Conference, Colombo , Sri Lanka, November 2002
  31. Vithanarachchi PDM, Kathriarachchi ST, Samaranayaka TSP. Optimum patient care: How patients would like to be called by his/her doctor. WONCA-MESAR Conference, Colombo , Sri Lanka, November 2002.
  32. Samaranayaka TSP, Indrakumar J, Gunawardane DH, Fernando DJS. Risk factor awareness among patients with ischaemic heart disease. 115th Anniversary academic sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, March 2002.
  33. De Alwis N, Samaranayaka S, Wijeratne T, Bannaheka H, Problems experienced by inpatients during hospitalization at Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Annual Academic sessions, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, 1998 (Best student research paper)

 

 

CHAPTERS IN TEXT BOOKS

  1. Palliative care manual for management of non-cancer patients- A guide for health care professionals. Publication of the Palliative & End of Life Care Task force, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo. October 2017ISBN 978-955-9386-42-1 Contributed by the writing the chapter on "Discharging home and role of the family"
  2. Chapter on Communication in Family medicine and communicating sensitive information for the book "A Primer for Communication with Patients", Publication of the Sri Lanka Medical Association in collaboration with Ministry of Health.
  3. Contribution of a chapter on Blood and Immune Module for the book Academic English for Medical and Allied Health Undergraduates. Published by Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2015. ISBN 978-955-4908-04-8
  4. Contribution of a chapter on Communication in primary care for the Textbook of Family Medicine published by Indian Medical Association and College of General Practitioners India in 2011
  5. Essentials of Family Practice 1st edition, edited by Antoinette Perera and John Murtagh. Publisher WHO published in 2007, ISBN 9555-99958-0-4. Co authored 4 Chapters1. Fever in infancy and childhood2. Common menstrual problems3. Fatigue4. Backache

 

 

SCIENTIFIC AND LITERARY COMMUNICATIONS

  1. CPD communication on COVID 19 to the College of general practitioners web page
  2. Article on "General practitioners role in providing palliative care" for the Inaugural souvenir at Curriculum Vitae Shyamalee Samaranayaka July 2021 the launch of Palliative care Association of Sri Lanka 20th April 2015
  3. Article on "Tribute to Professor Antoinette Perera" in My College- The newsletter of the College of general Practitioners of Sri Lanka Volume 1, Issue 1 November 2012
  4. Article on "Healthy food for Adolescents" for the Vidurava Scientific Magazine published by National Science Foundation (Volume 30 Special issue) ISSN 1391-0299
  5. Creativity and innovation with dedication- A joy to see in the wilds of Udawalawa" featured article co authored with Prof M S A Perera for the SLMA news letter Volume 6, Issue 4, April 2013

 

 

COMMISSIONED REPORTS FOR INTERNATIONAL BODIES

Contributed in data collection and writing for the following

  1. Case study for Sri Lanka, Primary care Profiles and performance, Abridged version Commissioned by Word Health Organization, Geneva, Funded by Bill and Mellinda Gates foundation
  2. Comprehensive case study for Sri Lanka, Primary care Profiles and performance, Commissioned by Word Health Organization, Geneva, Funded by Bill and Mellinda Gates foundation

 

 

EDITING COLLECTIONS OF ESSAYS AND BOOKS

  1. WONCASAR 2016 Colombo Sri Lanka conference proceedings, Published by College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-0862-01-6
  2. Editing of WONCASAR 2016 Programme and abstract book with summaries of 5 plenaries, 20 symposia, 20 guest lectures, 45 oral presentations and 39 poster presentations.
  3. Editing of Programme and Abstract books for the Annual Academic Sessions of College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka (CGPSL) in 2010 as the secretary scientific committee
  4. Editing of Programme and Abstract books for the Annual Academic Sessions of College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka (CGPSL) in 2014 as the Chairperson of the scientific committee
  5. Editing the proceedings of the 123rd Annual Academic session of the Sri Lanka Medical Association in 2010 as the Honorary Assistant secretary
  6. Editing the proceedings of the 123rd anniversary Scientific Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association in 2013 as the Honorary Assistant secretary.
  7. Contributed for the editing of Essentials of Family Medicine, Edition 1 and 2 ISBN 9555-99958-0-4

 

 

AWARDS

  • Presidential awards for scientific research publications for year 2017 for research paper on Prevalence and alternative explanations influence cancer diagnosis: An experimental study with physicians.
  • Presidential awards for scientific research publications for year 2017 for research paper on, Expectations for antibiotics increase their prescribing: Causal evidence about localized impact.
  • Presidential awards for scientific research publications for year 2017 for research paper on The role of Physicians’ first impressions in the diagnosis of possible cancers without alarm symptoms.
  • University of Sri Jayewardenepura annual research awards for the publications in year 2017.
  • National Research Council Merit award for scientific publication in 2013 for the article on Trends in cardiovascular risk factors among people with diabetes in a population-based study, Health Survey for England 1994-2009.
  • Clinical Fellowship by Kings College London United Kingdom for senior registrar training
  • Best poster presentation award at Scientific sessions, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, for the poster titled "Cardiovascular risk among patents attending the Family Practice Centre" in December 2012.
  • Bursary to attend the World organization of Family Doctors (WONCA), Asia Pacific regional conference held in Australia by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ (RACGP) in 2008
  • Best research paper (A.M. Fernando Memorial Award) -Prevalence of complications in newly diagnosed patients with diabetes mellitus. College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka 30th Annual Academic Sessions November 2004.
  • Dr T Nagendra Gold medal for Diploma in Family Medicine 2003
  • Best Research paper - Screening diabetic patients for known risk factors of foot amputation. WONCA-MESAR Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 2002

 

 

PARTICIPATION AS A RESOURCE PERSON

  1. Resource person for the pre congress symposium on "Palliative care in the community" organized for the 52nd Annual academic sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians, September 2019.
  2. Resource person for workshop on Portfolio, organised by the Department of Family Medicine, University of Kelaniya, February 2019.
  3. Resource person for the session on Skills for communication at the communication skills training of trainers workshop organised by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in collaboration with Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, September 2018
  4. Resource person for the session on Skills for communication at the communication skills training of trainers workshop organised by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in collaboration with Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, July 2018
  5. Resource person for MRCGP (Int) workshop organised by Indian Medical Association and College of general practitioners India, in Chennai India on 30th June and 1st July 2018
  6. Resource person for a lecture demonstration session on "Breaking bad news" at the launching ceremony of the palliative and end of life care task force at the Foundation Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association October 2017
  7. Gust lecture on History of the development of medical records and concepts of EHR at the introductory session for GPs organised by the South Asian Young Doctor movement (Spice root) of the world Family Doctors’ association (WONCA), June 2017
  8. Resource person for the session on Ethical Dilemmas in general practice, Disclosing patient information for the 43rd Annual academic session College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, Waters Edge, Battaramulla, October 2017
  9. Resource person for WONCASAR pre-congress session on Assessment for, of and as learning at BMICH, February 2016 along with faculty from Royal College of GPs UK.
  10. Guest lecture on Caring Families at the CPD programme of professional association of MD scholars in collaboration with Bandaranayake memorial Ayurveda research institute in March 2016.
  11. Resource person- Workshop for Primary Health Care Teachers organized by the Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, November 2015
  12. Resource person for the session on Prescribing for an elderly patient and the role of General Practitioner at the 41st Annual academic session CGPSL in Collaboration with Sri Lanka association of Geriatric Medicine, August 2015
  13. Guest lecture on Scheme of PG training at Academic Family Medicine Departments in Sri Lanka at the National conference of Family Medicine and Primary Care (FMPC) organised by Academy of Family Physicians India New Delhi, India in November 2015.
  14. Presentation on Rational use of antibiotics for the Sri Lanka Medical Association joint meeting with the Monaragala clinical society in May 2013
  15. Resource person for the International research methodology conference for primary care physicians jointly organized by the South Asian Primary Care Research Network (SAPCRN), World organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) and College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, January 2013.
  16. Coordinating and leading OSCE piloting workshops and simulator training workshops twice a year since appointment as Deputy exam convenor in 2011 to date for MRCGP [Int] South Asia examination
  17. Resource person for the interactive session on Metabolic syndrome in General Practice for the CPD programme of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, September 2009.
  18. Guest lecture on Recent advances in Primary Care at the academic session to Felicitate Prof Narada Warnasuriya, Senior professor of Peadiatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in November 2009
  19. Resource person for the Symposium on Diabetes Mellitus at the launch of Diabetes Interest group of the College of General Practitioners July 2008
  20. Resource person for the Clinical update in Family Medicine to R.M.O.’s August 2007, organized by the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka
  21. Resource person- Short Course in Family Medicine to peripheral unit Medical Officers in October, November 2006, organized by the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka.
  22. Guest lecture on Is there a family in your family practice at the CPD programme of College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka in August 2005.

 

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
  2. Member Sri Lanka Medical Association
  3. Fellow College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka
  4. Fellow- Royal College of General Practitioners, UK
  5. Member Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine
  6. Member Endocrinology society of Sri Lanka
  7. Member, Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network
  8. Direct Member- WONCA and member in the WONCA working party for education