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Friday, September 6, 2019

Nihal Sidath Gooneratne. (Spouse Sarojini)





2. Internship done at & with whom:  R.S.Thanabalasunderam (Medicne)

                                                             S.H.P. Nanayakkara (Ob-Gyn)



3. Post-intern postings in Ceylon: a) DMO Rakwana ('66-'67)

                                                          b) MO/Eye  & MO/OPD GH Ratnapura ('68-'69)

                                                          c) MO/Radiology  GH Kandy (70-71)



4. Overseas positions: Resident in Radiology - Cook County Hospital, Chicago. Illinois

                                        Fellow in Nuclear Medicne - Northwestern University Hosp. Chicago. Illinois

                                        Asst. Prof of Radiology-Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, Soth Carolina

                                        Associate Prof of Radiology- University of South Alabama, Mobile. Alabama

                                       

                                        

5. Present position: Radiologist - Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois.

                                   Clinical Assocate Prof. of Radiology - University of Illinois in Chicago.



6. Specialist Qualification:  Diagnostic radiology - Diplomate American Board of Radiology

                                               Nuclear Medicine - Diplomate American Board of Nuclear Medicine

                                               Nuclear Radiology - Diplomate  American Board of Radiology 

                                               Nuclear Cardiology - Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology



6(a)  Examiner-American Board of Radiology as of 4/07.



7. Hobbies: High altitude trekking & Travelling.



8. Details of family including grand-children: Spouse - Sarojini Abeykoon (Pathologist-Retired).

                                                                            3 children (2 sons & a daughter- Lost my 2nd son at the age of 17yrs in 1993 - sever attack of Asthma.

                                                                            3 grandsons - 8 yrs., 6 yrs & 4 yrs (Son's kids) and 15 month granddaughter (Daughter's).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

8. Postal address: 407, Pamela Circle, Hinsdale. IL.60521-4556.

                                 Ph# 630-986-0205.
                                 E .mail address: nihalg@ameritech.net 



Dear Tissa:
 It was nice to hear from you after many years, to be
 precise since leaving medical school. I saw you at Habarana briefly but
 never got a chance to touch base. It was a short reunion, nevertheless a
 great one. I met Wedisinghe recently and suggested it is time to
 organize another reunion, preferably in late Dec/early Jan. in
 2009/2010.  Most of the expatriates are on holiday in LKA in Dec/Jan.

  I am still practicing full-time in Radiology ( to quote you
 from the epilogue- "and a few continue to dabble in the profession simply because we know nothing else to keep ourselves occupied") with special interest in nuclear medicine. I am more into high tech
 imaging (US, CT, NM & MRI). After my fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, I was in academic medicine for a short time and have a few publications and paper presentations to my credit. I switched to private practice in 1980. I still hold an academic appointment at University of
Illinois. I am also an examiner in the American Board of Radiology.

 After my 2nd son's death I took to high altitude trekking and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt. Fuji, Southern ice cap (Payne Circuit), Mt Everest 1st Base camp and Mt Elbrus-the highest peak in Europe and few other strenuous hikes  in Mongolia, Tibet and Europe. My only regret is, I could not make a summit
 attempt on Mt Everest and Acancagua. I discovered trekking when I was in the 60's and hence to old for these difficult treks. My bad back  has forced me to give up my much cherished trekking.
 Sarojini was a pathologist mainly working in the academic field and she retired 2 years ago. My son is at U Penn as an
 Asst. Prof. and  into research on sleep disorders. He has 3 sons and
 the wife is Swiss. The daughter has a Masters from Harvard University, Kennedy School of Govt. and is a consultant in Washington DC. She is married to an American and has a daughter. I hope to quit work one of these days. We try to visit LKA often to spend time in our condo in Jayawardanapura. We spend  most of our free time travelling.
In Jan '08 I accompanied my wife for her reunion in Colombo and when I heard of the achievement of Lalitha Mendis, I was wondering where have my batchmates been all these years. I am sure there are many  like me, unaware of the individual accomplishments of our batchmates. Therefore I think we should compile the biography of the batchmates and include in the
2nd edition. A questionnaire to compile the data is a good start.
I am in touch with Subadra. I was sorry to hear about your
brother's illness. Hope he is doing well.
With kind regards
 Nihal

Update
 

Current position: Retired since Oct. 2016.
Current E-mail add: nihalgee@gmail.com
My daughter now has 2 kids, the second is a son .

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