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Shamila Adikari

Shamila Adikari

Kandy

Summary

Specialty trainee in Endocrinology

Experienced Doctor with 10+ years of experience in providing
comprehensive medical care. Specialized and skilled in the field of Diabetes and Endocrinology. Dedicated to provide highest quality of patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Speciality Trainee in Endocrinology

National Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • I am currently working as a senior registrar (Speciality trainee in Diabetes and Endocrinology) at the Diabetes and Endocrinology unit, under the supervision of Consultant Endocrinologists Dr Charles Antonypillai, MBBS, MD, FRCP (UK) and Dr.Sonali Gunathilake, MBBS, MD, MRCP(UK).
  • Endocrine and Diabetes clinics are been conducted every day which provide comprehensive services to more than 10,000 patients per month, where I see all new patients with diabetes and endocrine problems, inward diabetic and endocrine referrals and patients on long term clinic follow up with clinic for diabetes, gestational diabetes, thyroid diseases, pituitary and other endocrine diseases.
  • There are specialized diabetic foot clinics, and obesity clinics.
  • My key responsibilities are: Conduct outpatient diabetes, general endocrine clinics and specialized clinics for type 1 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders and obesity clinics.
  • Involve in the management of inward patients with diabetes and endocrinological problems including diabetic and endocrinological emergencies with oncall responsibilities.
  • Perform dynamic endocrine function tests in the day unit attached to the Endocrine unit and to co-ordinate many endocrine related interventional radiological procedures.
  • Involve in the management of preoperative and post-operative patients with pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal problems and bariatric surgeries.
  • I also involved in the perioperative care of patients with diabetes mellitus who are undergoing complicated surgeries.
  • Organizing and co-ordinating monthly endocrine-Radiology meetings, Endo-histo-chem path meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, weekly case discussions on both inward and clinic patients with diabetes and endocrine diseases and bariatric MDMs for Obese patients.
  • Organizing and conducting teaching programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students, medical officers and nursing officers in the hospital.
  • Involve as a team member in the diabetes and endocrine unit, in research projects and audits.
  • We had regular journal discussions and various academic programs at the unit which helped me in building up my knowledge in Endocrinology.
  • During our post MD training program, we had monthly trainee day programs which included journal club presentations, case discussions and monthly viva conducted by a team of trainers, Consultant Endocrinologists, which covered almost all the areas in endocrinology.
  • The National Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka is the second largest tertiary care hospital in the country. It caters for around 6000 –8000 patients draining from 3 main districts of central province of Sri Lanka per month. Website: N/A

Speciality Trainee in Endocrinology

National Hospital of Srilanka
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • I worked as a senior registrar (speciality trainee) in Endocrinology under the supervision of Dr.Uditha Bulugahapitiya,(MBBS,MD,MRCP (UK),Consultant Endocrinologist.
  • My key responsibilities were: Conduct outpatient diabetes, general endocrine clinics and specialized clinics for type 1 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary disorders and obesity clinics.
  • Involve in the management of inward patients with diabetes and endocrinological problems including diabetic and endocrinological emergencies with oncall responsibilities.
  • Perform dynamic endocrine function tests in the day unit attached to the Endocrine unit and to co-ordinate many endocrine related interventional radiological procedures.
  • Involve in the management of preoperative and post-operative patients with pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal problems and bariatric surgeries.
  • I also involved in the perioperative care of patients with diabetes mellitus who are undergoing complicated surgeries.
  • Organizing and co-ordinating monthly endocrine-Radiology meetings, Endo-histo-chem path meetings, multidisciplinary team discussions, weekly case discussions on both inward and clinic patients with diabetes and endocrine diseases and bariatric MDMs for Obese patients.
  • Organizing and conducting teaching programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students, medical officers and nursing officers in the hospital.
  • Involve as a team member in the diabetes and endocrine unit, in research projects and audits.
  • Involve in the journal discussions and various academic programs at the unit.
  • National hospital of Srilanka is the largest tertiary care hospital in the country with a bed capacity of 3000. Website: N/A

Medical Registrar in Subspecialities

National Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Neurology | 8 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Janaka Peiris | MBBS, MD, MRCP(UK) Consultant Neurologist. Tertiary care referral center - Could experience in investigating, diagnosing and managing both common and uncommon neurological conditions. Presented journal clubs on management guidelines on Intra cranial haemorrhages and Parkinsons disease.
  • Nephrology | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. A W M Wazil | MBBS, MD, MRCP Consultant Nephrologist. A unit with several dialysis units, and renal transplant unit - Involved actively in managing various acute and chronic nephrological conditions. Experienced in managing dialysis dependent patients and observed procedures such as renal biopsy.
  • Respiratory Medicine | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Anoma Siribaddana | MBBS, MD, MRCP Consultant Chest Physician. Tertiary referral Centre for advanced chest diseases – experienced in diagnosing, investigating and managing complex respiratory diseases. Observed and learned interventional procedures - bronchoscopy, endoscopic procedures such as lung biopsy, VATS and sleep studies. Performed weekly journal clubs – Discussed interesting clinical cases.
  • Intensive Care Medicine | 02 Weeks: A unit with 8 ICU beds under the care of a consultant physician and a consultant anesthetist - gained experience in managing critically ill patients with multiple medical problems.
  • Radiology Unit | 02 Weeks: Observed and gained the basic knowledge on radiological procedures.
  • Gastroenterology | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Udaya Kalubowila | MBBS, MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. Tertiary referral Centre - experienced in diagnosing, investigating and managing gastroenterological and hepatological diseases. Observed and learned interventional procedures - Upper and lower GI endoscopy, Variceal banding, liver biopsy. Performed weekly journal clubs - Discussed interesting clinical cases.
  • Endocrinology | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Charles Antonypillai | MBBS, MD, FRCP Consultant Endocrinologist. Tertiary Referral centre. Gained the experience in diagnosing and managing patients with Endocrinological diseases and management and follow up care for diabetes patients.
  • Psychiatry | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Gihan Abeywardena | MBBS, MD Consultant Psychiatrist. Gained experience in identifying and managing common psychiatric illnesses of inward and clinic patients to improve psychological well-being.
  • Dermatology | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Chandani Udagedara | MBBS, MD Consultant Dermatologist. Experienced in identifying and managing various skin diseases and involved in regular journal club presentations and case discussions with image challenges.
  • Rheumatology | 04 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. Jagath Wasanthathilake | MBBS, MD Consultant Rheumatologist. Trained in investigating, diagnosing and managing common rheumatological diseases and rehabilitation of a multitude of medical and surgical disabilities in inward and clinic patients.
  • Cardiology | 8 Weeks: Supervisor: Dr. S.N.B.Dolapihilla | MBBS, MD Consultant Cardiologist. A tertiary care referral center for cardiac diseases in Sri Lanka which consists of two wards, two cardiac intensive care units, several clinics and two cardiac catheterization laboratories. Could manage a wide array of cardiac conditions, improved knowledge on cardiology through participating in journal clubs and clinical conferences.
  • National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Website: N/A

Registrar in General Medicine

National Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Worked as a Registrar in General Medicine in a General medical unit made up of 100 beds.
  • Performed resident on-call duties and attended to on call medical referrals from other medical and non-medical units in the hospital.
  • Involved in two outpatient clinic sessions per week.
  • Gained competency in invasive diagnostic/ therapeutic procedures, including needle biopsies of the pleura and insertion of central venous lines, peritoneal dialysis, paracentesis and lumbar puncture.
  • Supervised and guided the clinical work of house officers.
  • Actively involved in teaching and organizing OSCEs for medical undergraduates and candidates awaiting post graduate entrance examinations.
  • Presented interesting medical cases at weekly Postgraduate clinical meetings 'Saturday forums', which lead to interactive case discussions, with participation of all the medical units at the hospital.
  • National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Website: N/A

Medical Officer, Surgical ICU

National Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Gained experience in the management of post operative patients and patients with critical illnesses admitted to surgical ICU.
  • National Hospital, Sri Lanka. Website: N/A

Medical Officer

Rhematology and Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2020
  • Gained the experience in the management of both inward and clinic patients with various Rhematological conditions.
  • I could actively involve in the rehabilitation process of patients with stroke, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions.
  • Attended the General medical clinic in the hospital for chronic medical conditions including Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Dislipidemia, Epilepsy, BA, COPD etc.
  • Rhematology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Digana, Sri Lanka. Website: N/A

Relief House Officer

Teaching Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2011
  • Got the experience in managing obstetric and gynecological patients who are inward and on outpatient clinic follow up.
  • Teaching Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Website: N/A

Intern Medical Officer

Teaching Hospital
05.2010 - 04.2011
  • Paediatrics – 6 months: In the paediatric unit I got the experience and knowledge on full time ward work as an intern house officer which composed of rapid clinical assessment of patients, attending and managing medical emergencies, clinical decision making, investigations and appropriate referrals.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - 06 months: Got the experience in managing obstetric and gynecological patients who are inward and on outpatient clinic follow up.
  • Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Website: N/A

Assistant Lecturer

Rajarata University of Srilanka
01.2009 - 04.2010
  • Gained experience in conducting lectures, tutorials and practical sessions for undergraduate medical students.
  • Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, Rajarata University of Srilanka. Website: N/A

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD Medicine) -

Postgraduate institute of medicine, University of Colombo
Srilanka
11.2025

MBBS - undefined

University of Peradeniya
Srilanka
12.2008

Skills

    Clinical skills

    Patient care

    medical knowledge

    communication

    work ethics

    time management

    adaptability

    leadership

    teamwork

Additional Information

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Training Courses attended

· CMC Vellore Global Diabetes foot training programme Phase 1- October 2025

· The international Society for clinical densitometry (ISCD) workshop on Quality bone densitometry: Performance ,interpretation, and clinical application for clinicians -2025

· Short course in Research Methodology [Post Graduate Institute in Medicine, Sri Lanka] –2025.

· Pre-Congress workshop Master class on Metabolic boned diseases [Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists] – 2025.

· Trainer Workshop in Structured Education Program for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes-2025

· Pre-congress workshop on Diabetes Technology ( European Association of Study of Diabetes AND Srilanka College of Endocrinologists)- 2024

· Advanced Primary Foot Care Workshop [Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists] – 2024.

· Professionalism and Ethics in Medical Practice [Post Graduate Institute in Medicine, SriLanka] - 2023.

· European Resuscitation Council (ERC) qualification of Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider-2020.


Conferences

Actively engaged in international and local scientific symposia, forums, training programmes and journal clubs.

· 2024,2025- Annual conference of Endocrine Society of India

· 2024,2025- Annual Academic sessions of Srilanka college of Endocrinologists.

· 2025-Pubertal Disorders by SAFES Women Endocrine Clinics (Virtual).

· 2024, 2025 - Second and Third Joint Pituitary symposium by Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists and Birmingham Pituitary Academy (Virtual).

· 2025 - Ceylon College of Physicians, Specialty update in Endocrinology.

· 2024, 2025- Foundation sessions organized by Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists.

· 2024- Explore the latest in the field of Endocrinology -Harvard Live (Virtual).


Presentations at national or international meetings

· Short stature and delayed puberty – Case presentation at SAFES- Women Endocrine Clinics (virtual conference 2025)-International

· Meet the expert- Challenging cases in Reproductive Endocrinology – Case presentations at Annual Academic sessions of Srilanka college of Endocrinologists-2025

· Conservative management of Cabergoline induced Cerebrospinal fluid Rhinorrhoea in two patients with invasive prolactinomas : Is watchful waiting a better approach ? (Poster presentations at SLENDO (Annual Academic sessions of Srilanka college of Endocrinologists)-2025

· The unexpected culprit: Adrenal lesion in a Patient with Extra-Adrenal Malignancy Reveals a Pheochromocytoma. A Case report.(Poster presentations at SLENDO (Annual Academic sessions of Srilanka college of Endocrinologists)-2025

· Unveiling NCAH in primary male subfertility: importance of hormonal evaluation. A case report( Poster presentations at SLENDO ( Annual Academic sessions of Srilanka college of Endocrinologists)-2025

· Precocious puberty - National, 2025 Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists.

· Endocrinological management for cancer survivors- Cancer therapy and bones- National, 2025 Sri Lanka college of Endocrinologists.


Research experience

Experience in planning, carrying out research, documentation and writing in relation to research.

Current researches involved;

1.Research on “The relationship between dislipideamia and glycaemic control in patients with type 2 DM: Single Centre Experience (ongoing).

2.Individual Variations in Response to Carbimazole therapy in Thyrotoxicosis:Identifying predictive co-morbid conditions and enviorenmental factors. ( ongoing study)

3. The e􀃬ects of pioglitazone on glycaemic control, body weight, liver enzymes and lipid pro􀃭le in patients with type 2 diabetes: Results from a single center retrospective study.



LANGUAGE

Competent and fluent in English Language.

Passed Occupational English Test ( OET) with B grade for all the components.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

1. Srilanka College Of Endocrinologists

2. Ceylon college of Physicians.


References

Dr.Charles Antonypiilai, MBBS, MD, FRCP, Consultant
Endocrinologist, National Hospital, Kandy,Srilanka
cantonypillai@gmail.com | +94773417639
Dr.Sonali Gunathilake| MBBS, MD, MRCP, Consultant
Endocrinologist, National Hospital, Kandy, Srilanka
sonaligunatilake@gmail.com | +94773974094

Languages

English

Personal Information

  • Title: Senior Registrar in Endocrinology
  • Date of Birth: 02-19-1982
  • Marital Status: married

Timeline

Speciality Trainee in Endocrinology

National Hospital of Srilanka
05.2025 - 07.2025

Speciality Trainee in Endocrinology

National Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Medical Registrar in Subspecialities

National Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2023

Registrar in General Medicine

National Hospital
02.2021 - 07.2022

Medical Officer, Surgical ICU

National Hospital
01.2021 - 02.2021

Medical Officer

Rhematology and Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2020

Relief House Officer

Teaching Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2011

Intern Medical Officer

Teaching Hospital
05.2010 - 04.2011

Assistant Lecturer

Rajarata University of Srilanka
01.2009 - 04.2010

MBBS - undefined

University of Peradeniya

Doctor of Medicine (MD Medicine) -

Postgraduate institute of medicine, University of Colombo

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