Professor Priyani Amarathunga Inducted as the President of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka
Professor Priyani Amarathunga, the Head of the Department of Pathology and the Director of the Centre for Diagnosis and Research in Cancer, Faculty of Medicine was inducted as the President of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka on 12th March 2025 at a function held at Monarch Imperial Hotel, Sri Jayawardenapura. The College of […]
Opening ceremony of the ‘Hydrotherapy and Recovery Room’ of the Center for Sport and Exercise Medicine (CSEM)
The opening ceremony of the ‘Hydrotherapy and Recovery Room’ of the Center for Exercise Medicine(CSEM) Faculty of Medicine was held on the 10th of February 2025 at the UCFM tower Faculty of Medicine. The event was attended by more than 150 invitees and was graced by the Vice Chancellor Senior Professor (Chair) H D Karunaratne, […]
Faculty of Medicine Hosts Diploma and Certificate Awards Ceremony & Inauguration of July 2024 Intake
The Postgraduate Programs Committee of the Faculty of Medicine successfully held the Diploma and Certificate Awards Ceremony, alongside the Inauguration of the July 2024 Intake for Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development Courses, on August 7th, 2024. The event took place in the Main Auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. The ceremony was graced […]
Commencement Lecture for MBBS Programme Advanced Level 2022 Batch
The Commencement Lecture of the MBBS Programme for the Advanced Level 2022 batch students took place on 19th February 2024 at the main auditorium of the UCFM Tower, Faculty of Medicine. Dr Ananda Wijewickrama, Consultant Physician at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), graced the occasion as the Commencement Lecturer. A distinguished alumnus of the Faculty, […]
Diploma & Certificate Awards Ceremony and Inauguration of Postgraduate & Continuous Development Programs – Faculty of Medicine
The awards ceremony for Diploma and certificate programs in the Faculty of Medicine took place at Mini Auditorium 2, UCFM tower on the 14th of February 2024. This event was conducted under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, and in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, […]
Wisdom, Morality, and Well-being in Difficult Times – Seminar and Panel Discussion, Faculty of Medicine
Colours Awarding Ceremony 2023 – Faculty of Medicine
The Colours Awarding Ceremony of the Faculty of Medicine was held successfully on the 9th of September, 2023 at the Faculty Auditorium. Dr B J C Perera, Specialist Consultant Paediatrician and Honorary Senior Fellow, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo graced this occasion as the chief guest for the day. Professor Vidya Jothi Vajira […]
Clinical Centres in UCFM Tower: A Partnership with Dialog Axiata’s Doc 990 Service for Public Access
The Faculty of Medicine has established new clinical centres on the premises of UCFM Tower, offering services to the general public. The University of Colombo has partnered with Dialog Axiata’s Doc 990 Service to facilitate public access and appointment scheduling for these services. This agreement was formally signed by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Senior Professor […]
73 Candidates Shine at the 8th Diploma Awarding Ceremony for the Diploma in Death Investigation
The 8th Diploma Awarding Ceremony for the Diploma in Death Investigation took place on August 19, 2023, at the University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine Tower (UCFM Tower). This diploma program is offered by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology within the Faculty of Medicine. The event was graced by the presence of the […]
Certificate Awards Ceremony & Inauguration of the Postgraduate and Continuing Professional Development Programmes July 2023 Intake
The Awards Ceremony for the Certificate Course in Infection Prevention & Control, Certificate Course in Occupational Health & Safety, and Training Program in Clinical Genetics, offered by the Faculty of Medicine, was held on July 26, 2023, at the UCFM Tower. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Dean of the […]
The Batch of 1973 Enhances UCFM Tower’s 2nd Floor with Modern Design
The 2nd floor of the UCFM Tower has been furnished with a modern aesthetic by the Batch of 1973 of the Faculty of Medicine. This demonstrates their unwavering support for the faculty, serving as an expression of gratitude towards their teachers and alma mater. The handing over ceremony took place on 18th June 2023 with […]
Dean’s List Awards 2022 & Teaching Excellence Awards 2023 – Faculty of Medicine
A commemoration to bestow the Dean’s List Awards 2022 and Teaching Excellence Awards 2023 took place at the UCFM Main Auditorium, UCFM Tower of the Faculty of Medicine on June 1, 2023. The event also marked the foundation of the Faculty, as the Colombo Medical School 153 years ago. Distinguished guests in attendance included the […]
Asian Scientist 100 List Features University of Colombo’s Exceptional Researchers
Senior Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake Assumes the Second Term as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Inauguration Ceremony of the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy Degree Programme
The inauguration ceremony for the Advanced Level 2021 intake of the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy degree programme offered by the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine was held at the Faculty premises on May 8, 2023. Addressing the new entrants and their parents, the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor […]
Induction day for the Early Career Academics (ECAs)
The Academic Mentoring Program (AMP) of the University hosted an Induction Programme for Early Career Academics (ECAs) at the main auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine on the 28th of February 2023. The programme’s main highlights were the lecture on “Developing your academic profile” by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the […]
