General Practitioner and a Physician in sports and exercise medicine
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Name : Yakupiti Himan Shashidara De Silva
Gender : Male
Date of Birth : 20/12/1975
Age : 46
Ethnicity : Sinhalese
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Marital Status : Married
Address :
6/2,Sunset Wing, Trillium Residency,153,Elvitigala Mawatha,Colombo 08
Sri Lanka
Phone : +947********
Passport Number : N5588988
NRIC : 753553215V
Personal email : ***********@*****.***
PARTICULARS OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Relationship Age Nationality Occupation Employer
Spouse 44 Sri Lankan Doctor Ministry of Health Sri Lanka EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A) Basic Medical Degree
Qualification Medical College / Institution
Commencement
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MBBS
2nd Class Lower Division
University of Ruhuna-Sri Lanka August 1996 May 2002 Principal subjects/Occupational skills covered
Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Inward procedures, intra operative Anaesthesia, Minor surgical procedures B) Post-graduate Qualification
Qualification
(Please state course / majors)
Institution / Country
Commencement
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Completion
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Post Graduate Diploma in Sports
Medicine
Post Graduate Institute of
Sri Lanka
September 2011 December 2012
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports
Medicine
International Olympic
Medical Committee
April 2013 May 2015
Master of Science in Sports & Exercise
Medicine
University of New South
Wales UK
February 2016 March 2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports
Physiotherapy
International Olympic
Medical Committee
May 2020 May 2022
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employer 1
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Medical officer
Incharge
Sports & Exercise
Medicine
Teaching Hospital
Karapitiya
1624 February 2013 to Date
Current employment
• Perform duties as the head of the Sports & Exercise Unit for rehabilitation of Musculo skeletal injuries.
• Administration duties of the unit.
• As the International sports medicine training coordinator to the ministry of health, teaching, lecturing and training of medical students, physiotherapists, masseurs, sports physicians and GP doctors on musculo skeletal injuries and their rehabilitation.
• Carry out Pre-Participation Evaluation (PPE)& periodic health assessment of athletes for their sports related fitness assessment.
• Do sports physiotherapy, kinesiology taping and prescribe rehabilitation exercises on patients who require those physiotherapy modalities.
• Perform as a team physician for different levels of sporting teams and travel overseas with them.
• As a medical committee member of the National Olympic Committee represent the country as the team physician in Olympic games and Commonwealth Games.
• As a medical committee member of the National Olympic Committee represent the country as the COVID- 19 liaison medical officer in Olympic games and Commonwealth Games.
• Exercise prescription and supervision for Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) prevention and control.
• Consult to evaluate patients’ physical health and prescribe and administer medication, physiotherapy, exercise and treatment.
• Perform doping testing on athletes as a World Antidoping Agency (WADA) qualified doping control officer.
• Conduct research studies related to Musculo skeletal injuries.
• Using standard triage system, performed primary and secondary surveys, cervical spinal stabilization of sports related trauma patients, and safe transportation to the advanced care giving centers.
• Conduct on field medical facilities for sporting events ranging from school level to international events.
• Performing ultrasound scanning for diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries and as part of the primary survey.
• Carry out advanced life support as a team leader during cardiorespiratory arrest according to ERC ALS guidelines.
• Perform synchronized cardioversion
• Peripheral venous cannulation and central venous cannulation (subclavian, internal jugular, femoral)
• Post-operative rehabilitation of vast categories of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Assessment of return to play criteria and player conditions and granting clearance for resumption of sports.
• Arrange and transport patient to radiological imaging and interpretation.
• Handling admissions and discharges, Clerking, transferring patients to ETU, clinics or wards from the clinic or games & competition venues. Supervising and training junior staff when needed. Employer 2
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Medical Officer Sri Lanka Navy Base Hospital-Boossa 600 December 2009 to February 2013
• Participation in war zone medical facilities for acute management of war casualties’ transportation of casualties by ground, air or by sea transport.
• Conduct clinical evaluation of all kinds of patients included history taking and examination and ordering preliminary investigations needed for the diagnosis.
• Consult with the consultant physician and surgeon to
• Consult with the consultant physician and surgeon to evaluate patients’ physical health and prescribe and administer medication and treatment and conduct the medical and surgical clinics.
• Assist in consultant physician and surgeon to present patients during the ward rounds.
• Rehabilitation of war casualties and counselling for the patients and for their families.
• Participate in monthly review meetings and training programes and workshops. Employer 3
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Medical Officer Ministry of Health-
Mental Health
District Hospital
Unawatuna
50
May 2009 to December 2009
• History taking, examination and requesting for investigations of all new psychiatric patients and existing patients to the wards t e.g., laboratory tests, radiological tests, other diagnostic procedures etc.
• Consult with other medical practitioners and specialist psychiatrists to evaluate patients physical and mental health and refer to other specialties when necessary.
• Decide on the initial management plan under the guidance of the specialist psychiatrist and prescribe and administer medication and treatment including ECT, psychotherapy and counselling.
• Counseling and support the patient and their families on the diagnosis, management, and prognosis.
• Assist in consultant physician and surgeon to present patients during the ward rounds.
• Participate in discussions of patient management and family counselling and breaking bad news.
• Training medical students and Junior staff.
Employer 4
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Medical Officer
(In charge MO)
Ministry of
Health
Divisional Hospital
Ahangama
50
November 2004 to May 2009
• History taking, examination and requesting for investigations of all new patients and existing patients to the wards t e.g., laboratory tests, radiological tests, other diagnostic procedures etc.
• and existing patients to the wards t e.g., laboratory tests, radiological tests, other diagnostic procedures etc.
• Consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients physical and mental health and refer to other specialties or tertiary care units when necessary.
• Decide on the initial management plan and prescribe and administer medication and treatment
• Counseling and support the patient and their families on the diagnosis, management, and prognosis.
• Doing ward rounds in medical, surgical, paediatric and maternity wards.
• Performing deliveries
• Attended obstetric and gynaecological patients in wards and labour suits, attended in all obstetric and gynecological emergencies.
• Performed ARM and speculum examination, attended to normal labour and suturing of episiotomies.
• Performed Pap smear, Hysterosalpingogram (HSG), insertion of IUCD and vaginal pessaries
• Conduct gynaecology and obstetrics clinics.
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• Participate in discussions of patient management and family counselling and breaking bad news.
• Training and Junior staff.
Employer 5
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Relief House
officer
Ministry of
Health-Surgery
Teaching Hospital
Karapitiya
1624 August 2004 to November 2004
• Daily morning and evening ward rounds.
• Clerked and assessed admissions, performed and interpreted diagnostic tests to obtain information on surgical condition, emergencies and determined diagnosis
• Briefed consultant on clinical status of patients during ward rounds.
• Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Monitored patient condition, progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
• Discussed medication on discharge with patients and issued discharge summery.
• Provided follow-up care to patients in twice weekly and conducted weekly clinics for new patients. Performed Intubation, Cannulation, lumbar puncture.
• Assisted the consultant surgeon in major surgical procedures and preparing operation theater lists.
• Perform clinical procedures as requested by consultant medical staff and nursing staff, these may include
• Endotracheal intubations
• Lumbar puncture
• Performing ABG and interpretation
• Performing invasive procedures such as peripheral venous, central venous and intra-arterial
(Radial, Femoral and Brachial) cannulations.
• Phlebotomy and the giving of intravenous drugs to patients.
• Participate in clinical audit and implementation of clinical governance.
• Provide a full report to Resident Medical Officer commencing the next shift.
• Carry out CPR and other Emergency Procedures as per hospital policy.
• Perform History taking, Examination, Investigation and complete appropriate documentation.
• Participate in the in-service education program, inclusive of CPR, Health & Safety Training and Fire. Accompany and provide emergency care to critically ill patients while being transferred to other specialized units.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, wound toilets, lumpectomies. Participate in discussions of patient management and family counselling and breaking bad news.
• Assisted in endoscopies.
• Conduct surgical clinics.
Employer 6
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Intern House
Officer
Ministry of Health-
Surgery
Teaching Hospital
Karapitiya
1624 February 2003 to August 2004
• Daily morning and evening ward rounds.
• Clerked and assessed admissions, performed and interpreted diagnostic tests to obtain information on surgical condition, emergencies and determined diagnosis.
• Briefed consultant on clinical status of patients during ward rounds.
• Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Monitored patient condition, progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
• Discussed medication on discharge with patients and issued discharge summery.
• Provided follow-up care to patients in twice weekly and conducted weekly clinics for new patients. Performed Intubation, Cannulation, lumbar puncture.
• Assisted the consultant surgeon in major surgical procedures and preparing operation theater lists.
• Performed minor surgical procedures, wound toilets, lumpectomies.
• Participate in discussions of patient management and family counselling and breaking bad news
• Assisted in endoscopies.
• Conduct surgical clinics.
Employer 7
Position Department Company / Hospital Bed Capacity Duration Intern House
Officer
Ministry of Health-
Medicine
Teaching Hospital
Karapitiya
1624 February 2003 to August 2003
• Daily morning and evening ward rounds.
• Clerked and assessed admissions, performed and interpreted diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determined diagnosis.
• Attended into emergency department during casualty day and attended in all medical emergencies.
• Briefed consultant on clinical status of patients during ward rounds.
• Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Monitored patient condition, progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
• Discussed medication on discharge with patients and issued discharge summery.
• Provided follow-up care to patients in twice weekly and conducted weekly clinics for new patients.
• Performed medical procedures, intubations, venous cut downs, blood gas analysis, blood cross match and transfusions, lumbar punctures, peritoneal taps, CPR, In addition, attended in patient monitoring in Dengue fever epidemic.
• Assisted in endoscopies.
• Conduct medical clinics.
• Participated in outreach clinics.
• Briefed case summaries to consultant during ward rounds. OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
• Represent the world first batch Olympic sports physicians and Olympic poly clinic and venue physicians.
• Has been selected as the team physician and the Covid 19 Liaison officer of the Sri Lankan squad for the Commonwealth games in Birmingham 2022.
• Certificate in World conference on Prevention of Injuries by the International Olympic Medical Commission (IOC) in Monaco, France in year 2021
• Team physician and the Covid 19 Liaison officer of the Sri Lankan Olympic squad for 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
• Medical committee member of the NOC- National Olympic Committee, Sri Lanka from 2018 to 2026.
• Certificate in Cardiovascular Evaluation of Olympic Athlete 8th Edition by International Olympic Medical Commission (IOC) in Rome Italy in year 2018.
• Had been one of the venue sports physicians to represent international Olympic medical committee in the Rio Olympics in 2016.
• Completed the Doping control Officer training by the world anti-doping agency (WADA) in 2016 and became a DCO.
• Completed a Short sports medicine course in University of Malaya Sports Medicine Department in 2015.
• Certificate in Advance Life Support (ALS) course in 2015 conducted by the Sri Lanka College of Anesthesiologists.
• Conduct Live Sports & Exercise Medicine Health Education program in SIRASA television of Sri Lanka Friday morning 7.30 am to 8.30 am (www.sirasatv.lk), National Television of Sri Lanka ‘Nugasewana’ Thursday 10.30 am, Hiru TV ‘Hiru medical program’ Tuesday 10.30 pm
• Coordinator and Lecturer in Pre- Participation Examination National Doctor Training Program in the Ministry of Health Sri Lanka since 2015.
• Head of the Sports Medicine Unit of the Hamas Southern Private Hospital Galle from 2014-2020.
• Head of the Sports Medicine Unit of the Ruhunu Hospital Pvt Ltd. from 2014.
• Head of the Sports Medicine Unit of the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute Center of Excellence from 2018
• Head of the Sports Medicine Unit of the Ninewells Hospital Colombo from 2019.
• Head of the Sports Medicine Unit of the Asiri Health Private Hospital Galle from 2020
• Head of the Sports Medicine Unit of the Queensbury Private Hospital Galle from 2020
• Executive committee member of SLSMA-Sri Lanka Sports Medicine Association.
• Executive committee member of Southern province athletic association since 2016.
• As a Team Physician in local and international sporting events since 2003. Local- Boxing team MAS INTIMATES Club-2009 in Galle (Team/Club Physician). Soccer team UNIORN Sports Club-2009 in Kandy (Team/Club Physician). Cricket team GALE Cricket Club-2009 in Galle (Team/Club Physician). Team physician for Ministry of Sports Southern Province Sri Lanka -2013. International - England vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Match-2003 in Galle (Match Physician). Australia vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Math-2004 in Galle (Match Physician). South Africa vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Match-2004 in Galle (Match Physician). England vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Match-2007 in Galle (Match Physician). India vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Match-2008 in Galle (Match Physician). Pakistan vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Match-2009 in Galle (Match Physician). New Zealand vs Sri Lank Test Cricket Match-2009 in Galle (Match Physician). Carlton International Rugby Sevens-2013 & 2014 in Galle (Match Physician). 4th World Congress in Science and Medicine in Cricket –in India 2011-participent. Sports Medicine and Anti-Doping Course by NOC of Sri Lanka in 2010. IOC Clinical workshop at South Africa-University of Pretoria High Performance Centre & Centre for excellence in cricket in 2015.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
1. Prevention is better than cure: An audit of nature & injury pattern among cricketers in southern province of Sri Lanka. - (MSc research with a Distinction pass- unpublished) 2. An Audit of Medical problems among athletes in Galle district requesting Pre participation medical clearance.
(Published) https://jpgim.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/jpgim.8140/ 3. Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk among the School Athletes at Sports Medicine Clinic, Teaching Hospital Karapitiya.
4. Formulation of Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Protocol for Patients with Shoulder Injuries: A Clinic-Based Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Myofascial Release and Kinesio Taping in Bicipital Tendinopathy. 5. Editor of the Pre- Participation Examination National Screening Guideline Book in Ministry of Health Sri Lanka in 2015.
6. Editor of the Pre- Participation Examination National Screening Guideline Book in Ministry of Health Sri Lanka in 2018.
LANGUAGE
Sinhala - Mother tongue
English : IELTS Academic Module
Listening 7.0
Reading 6.5
Speaking 6.5
Writing 5.5
NON RELATED REFEREES
Referee 1 Referee 2 Referee 3
Name Professor. Arosha
Dissanayake(MBBS/MD
/FRCP)
Professor Ron Maughan
BSc / PhD in Physiology
Professor Lars Engebretsen
MD/PhD
Position Senior Lecturer in Medicine &
Consultant Physician
Honorary Professor of
Physiology
Director IOC Dip,Sports.Med
Program
Professor emeritus & Consultant
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Head of Scientific Activities-
IOC Medical and Scientific
committee.
Address Department of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ruhuna
Karapitiya
Galle
Sri Lanka
School of Medicine
Medical & Biological
Sciences.
North Haugh
St Andrews
United Kingdom
Medical School
University of Oslo
Oslo
Norway
Phone
Number
+947******** +44 (0)1334 46 +472*******
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I hereby declare that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct. Dr,Y.H.S. De Silva 03/07/2022
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