RATNASINGAM, Gobith
Sri Lanka - Family Doctor
What are you currently working on?
I'm a full-fledged family physician at my own practice. Also, I’m working at the Government Health department as a medical officer-in-charge at a Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Unit
Tell us about your experience as a family doctor?
I’m always proud and happy of being a family doctor, as I can deliver comprehensive service to our community. I do treat a wide variety of conditions with different age groups. The diversity and the long-term care that I was able to continuously delivered have brought a sense of satisfaction that was in itself rewarding.
What other relevant activities have you participated in?
I'm a visiting academic at the Department of Community and Family Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. I love teaching along with clinical practice. I do deliver lectures to undergraduate medical students and paramedical staff.
I'm part of many charitable organizations, including a co-founder at Forum of Rural Community Empowerment ( FoRCE) & director of Health at a child welfare organization.
I have also been part of multiple community development activities, including a well-known project called Community Orientated Primary Care (COPC), among other empowerment activities.
I am a regular member of local and international professional organizations, including executive council member at WONCA Working Party on Rural Practice, and holding a portfolio position on LMICS. Also, I am an active member of the College of General Practitioners, Sri Lanka and a national committee member of the Spice Route Young Doctors’ movement of Sri Lanka.
I am interested in research and publications. Recently contributed as a team member of National Covid-19 guidelines.
During the pandemic, I have taken a leadership role to coordinate Covid -19 preparedness and response activities at a district hospital, in charge at a Covid-19 Intermediate care centre.
What are your interests at work and in private?
My special interest is community-based care, age care, quality management and leadership. I love travelling and reading books. I do regular visits to beaches, forests and mountain areas.