Senuri Dissanayake
Peoria
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Student Representative
Student Government Association (SGA), SGU
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Co-chair of the “Clinical Transitions” subcommittee dedicated to enhancing student well-being during the clinical program and easing the transition from Basic Sciences to the Clinical curriculum
Project Director of SLYO Medical Camp
Sri Lankan Youth Organization (SLYO)
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Organized a "Medical Camp" in an underserved area of Sri Lanka which provided free and more convenient access to healthcare in the setting of the country's recent economic crisis
Tutor, Academic Enhancement Program
SGU Department of Educational Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Held weekly tutoring sessions with a co-tutor for a cohort of ten (10) first-year medical students, which integrated the disciplines of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry
- Guided this cohort of students throughout their first year by offering them tools to enhance their study strategies
- Provided weekly virtual instruction sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic
International Peer Mentor
SGU International Students Office
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Guided incoming first-year International students who matriculated into the Premedical and Medical programs through orientation and their subsequent transition to campus life
- Served as their mentor and friend, while improving their access to an array of campus resources aimed at enhancing well-being
- Organized programs in collaboration with the International Students Office to embrace cultural diversity
Education
First Year Pediatric Resident -
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Peoria, Illinois01.2024
Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude -
St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine
Grenada01.2023
Premedical Sciences - Premedical Sciences
St. George's University (SGU) School of Arts & Sciences
Grenada01.2019
LANGUAGES
Sinhalese (Native)
Hobbies and Interests
Gym sessions, Playing Badminton, Running, Exploring cities and nature trails
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics, SOPT Delegate (07/24 - Present)
Conference Presentations
National
Dissanayake, S., Alfil, A. A Misleading Rash and a Cascade of Complications: What Went Wrong?.. Poster presentation at: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference; July 2025 (upcoming); Anaheim, CA.
Dissanayake, S., Parikh, N., Kandkiattu, B. Rocephin Rocks!.. Poster presentation at: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Conference; July 2025 (upcoming); Anaheim, CA.
Regional
Dissanayake, S., Alfil, A. The Peri-orbital Enigma: A Diagnostic Conundrum of Overlapping Autoimmune Features and MAS in an adolescent.. Oral presentation at: Academic Pediatric Association Region V Conference; February 2025; Cleveland, OH.
Awarded "First Place" in the clinical vignette category.
Local
Dissanayake, S., Alfil, A. The Peri-orbital Enigma: A Diagnostic Conundrum of overlapping autoimmune features and MAS in an adolescent.. Poster presented at: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Research Day; May 2025; Peoria, IL.
Awarded "Second Place" in the clinical vignette category.
Dissanayake, S., Dous, E., Jolaoye, D Bakir, M. Shattered Lungs; A Case Series of Pediatric Necrotizing Pneumonia.. Poster presented at: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Research Day; May 2025; Peoria, IL.
Dissanayake, S., Bhole, S., Ford-Davis, J. From Toothache to the OR: Identifying Odontogenic Infections in Children.. Poster presented at: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Research Day; May 2025; Peoria, IL.
Dissanayake, S., From Toothache to the OR: Identifying Odontogenic Infections in Children.. Poster presented at: University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Research Day; May 2025; Peoria, IL.
Teaching Activities
Clinician Educator Track, Department of Graduate Medical Education. Peoria, IL
October 2025 (upcoming).
Went through a competitive selection process.
Panelist at "Becoming A Senior Night" for rising Pediatric Interns. June, 2025.
Journal Club Presenter, Department of Pediatrics.
February, 2025.
Presented the following article: Short-term Dual Therapy or Monotherapy with Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for Fever: A Network Meta-Analysis.
Noon Conference Presenter, Department of Pediatrics
February, 2025.
Presented the following: CHOI Vascular Access Pathway.
Awards
First Place for Case Abstract, APA Region V Conference, February 2025
Second Place for Clinical Vignette, UICOMP Research Day, May 2025
Timeline
Project Director of SLYO Medical Camp
Sri Lankan Youth Organization (SLYO)
04.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Student Representative
Student Government Association (SGA), SGU
02.2022 - 06.2023
Tutor, Academic Enhancement Program
SGU Department of Educational Services
08.2019 - 05.2020
International Peer Mentor
SGU International Students Office
01.2019 - 01.2020
First Year Pediatric Resident -
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude -
St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine
Premedical Sciences - Premedical Sciences
St. George's University (SGU) School of Arts & Sciences
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