Broaden your horizons at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
View(s):The Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, established in 1870, is the undisputed premier medical school in the country.
The Faculty takes pride in its 150 years of history and tradition, and has the expertise, technology and resources to train post-graduates and other aspiring candidates in the health-related areas to meet the modern-day demands.
Faculty of Medicine Colombo is now accepting applications for the 2022 January intake of the following programmes.
Master of Science in Molecular Pathology
This is for you, with a MBBS, BDS, BVSc or an equivalent degree or a BSc in Biomedical Science or an equivalent from a recognised institution.
The programme covers cytogenetics, molecular genetics, molecular cytogenetics, and bioinformatics. Conducted by the Human Genetics Unit, you will be tutored by leading practitioners in genetics and genomics in the country.
The assessments consist of written and practical components followed by a 1-year research project, dissertation and a viva.
For more information,
contact programme coordinator,
Dr. Kalum Wetthasinghe on
0112 689 545 or
kalum@anat.cmb.ac.lk
Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
This one-year online programme conducted by the Department of Microbiology is designed for doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.
It aims to train healthcare professionals about patient safety, including issues related to communication, medication errors, team work, infection control, and safety culture leading to adverse events.
The expert resource persons will discuss ways to manage these challenges and how to develop strategies to prevent errors using real time case scenarios.
For more information,
contact program coordinator,
Dr. Sumudu Suranadee on 0112697513 or
hqps@med.cmb.ac.lk
Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and Health
This one-year programme designed for doctors/health administrators/allied health professionals/social scientists/other interest groups explore gender as a social determinant of health, gender differences and inequalities that affect the health of individuals and gendered patterns of morbidity/mortality in specific diseases.
It covers the gender differences of healthcare professionals and promote improved output, appropriate responses to gender-based violence and integration of gender as a social determinant of health into policy development, research, and many aspects of health services.
For more information,
contact programme coordinator,
Dr. Chathuri Gunasekera on
0112 697 513 or
pgdipgh@med.cmb.ac.lk
Certificate Course in Postgraduate Research
If you are registered for a postgraduate research degree or a postgraduate interested in research this is for you. This program conducted by the Research Promotion and Facilitation Center (RPFC) of the faculty, aims to improve the quality of PG research by enhancing research skills, knowledge and attitudes of the students.
The modules include lessons on research methodology and data analysis, writing research projects and applying for grants, research publication and communication skills. This program will guide you to develop the core elements of a researcher; as a planner, designer, collaborator, information seeker, ethical practitioner, critical analyser, critical thinker and a scientific communicator.
For more information,
contact programme coordinator,
Dr. Tharanga Thoradeniya on
0112 695 300 or
ccpr@med.cmb.ac.lk
Training Program in Clinical Genetics
This three-month training conducted by the Human Genetics Unit provides an in-depth understanding of core concepts in clinical genetics and genomics and their applications in medicine.
It provides training in understanding effects of chromosomal abnormalities and genetic variations on human health, use of clinical evaluation and genetic testing in diagnosis of genetic disorders, selecting appropriate genetic and genome-level diagnostic tests, interpreting results and providing accurate genetic information to patients, their families and the public at large.
For more information,
contact programme coordinator,
Dr. Nirmala Sirisena on 0112 689 545 or nirmala@anat.cmb.ac.lk
Online Diploma in Disaster Management
Though most disasters cannot be prevented, the impact of disasters upon communities can be significantly reduced by preparedness and planning. This Programme aims to deliver advanced training on the management of the public health implications of disasters.
This one-year programme conducted by the Department of Medical Education, has been designed for those who are involved in Health Sector Disaster Management.
For more information,
contact programme coordinator,
Prof. Indika Karunathilake on
011-2695300 Ext 243 or
indika@medarc.cmb.ac.lk.
Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science
This high-in-demand programme for legal professionals on the application of Forensic Medicine and Science in a court of law, is being conducted by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for the last two decades. Resource persons are leading experts in the forensic, legal and allied fields.
An interactive teaching methodology with hands-on workshops, autopsy demonstrations and seminars is a feature of this weekend program commended by alumni.
For more information,
contact programme coordinator,
Prof. Jean Perera on
0112 694 016/ 0776765983 or
jean@fortox.cmb.ac.lk.