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 […]
UOC Signs MoUs with Mallika Niwasa Samithiya and Colombo Friends in Need Society
University of Colombo signed two important MoUs with Mallika Nivasa Samithiya (Society) Ltd and Colombo Friends in Need Society on the 20th of February 2023 at the College House. Mallika Niwasa Samithiya is a charitable institution established in the year 1920, having its Registered Office at 45 Visakha Road, Colombo 4. Mallika Niwasa Samithiya signed […]
Bhutanese delegation pays a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo
Honourable Mr Jai Bir Rai, Minister of Education and Skills Development of the Royal Government of Bhutan, His Excellency Mr Rinchen Kuentsyl, Ambassador, Royal Bhutanese Embassy, Bangladesh and Mr Karma Phuntsho, Deputy Chief Programme Officer, Ministry of Education and Skills Development of the Royal Government of Bhutan made a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor […]
UOC signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Scholarrx
An MoU was signed between the University of Colombo and the ScholarRx Collaboration at the College House Premises on 19th January 2023. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Karunathilake, from the Faculty of Medicine and Ms HK Rangika Lasanthie, Senior Assistant Registrar of Legal & Documentation Branch […]
Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera Inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka
Professor Nandadeva Samarasekera, Chair of Surgery and Senior Professor was inducted as the 41st President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka on 14th January 2023 at a function held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine (UCFM) Tower. The theme of his speech was “Training the Future Surgeon”. He emphasised the rapid […]
Award ceremony for state Universities: training program on mentoring offered by the academic mentoring program
AMP’s training program on mentoring was offered to all institutions of the University of Colombo, all state Universities (17) and professional colleges in Medicine during 2022 by the Faculty of Medicine, of the University of Colombo. A series of training sessions were conducted during this program with the support of both local experts and overseas […]
