Broaden your horizons at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

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.

Fa c u l t y of Medicine

Colombo is now accepting applications for the 2022 July intake of the following programmes.

Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety

There are limited opportunities in Sri Lanka to gain a formal qualification in the field of occupational health and safety. Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety programme of the University of Colombo is designed to provide a specialised qualification in occupational health and safety. This programme targets professionals from both health and industrial sectors who have completed a first degree. The programme would develop competencies in planning, implementing and managing occupational health and safety programmes as well as conducting research related to this discipline. This is a SLQF level 10 programme that is conducted part time over a period of two years. For more details: Dr. Dulani Samaranayake – dulani@ commed. cmb. ac.lk, D r. Yasaswi

Walpita – yasaswi@ commed. cmb. ac. lk, Ms. Siyani Batagoda – siyani@ commed. cmb.ac.lk, 0112677765

Training Programme in Clinical Genetics

This three-month training conducted by the Human Genetics Unit provides an indepth 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

Certificate course in Infection Prevention & Control

Hospital associated infections are a leading cause of increased morbidity and mortality in patients and healthcare workers. In view of the above, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo is offering a certificate course in infection prevention and control.

This course is intended to improve the knowledge and skills on infection prevention and control in health care professionals responsible for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections in all settings, whether hospitals, clinics or family practice offices. The specific personnel include doctors and other healthcare professionals ( nurses, physiotherapists, medical laboratory technicians and healthcare administrators).

For more information, contact programme coordinator, Dr. Nilanthi Senanayake on 0112697513 or ipc@ micro.cmb.ac.lk

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Development

The course is designed for doctors, nurses, NGOs and other healthcare professionals to give a broad overview of the health sector and issues related to health using a multidisciplinary approach. It is especially aimed at professionals working in health and health related areas in the public or private sector, or NGOs, who wish to broaden their understanding on health.

The programme focuses on the concepts related to health, the dynamic nature of its determinants and analyses the multifaceted nature of the health system and related organisations. It is geared to equip the learners to apply the knowledge and skills gained to analyse present and future challenges in health development and to take an advocacy role in encouraging others to view health outcomes to be a result of policies and advances in other sectors. The course consists of lectures by experts, student seminars and small group discussions and a dissertation based on a simple research project.

For more information contact, Dr.

Yasaswi Walpita (0112 677 765 | 0112 695 300 Ext: 142/ 143 or yasaswi@ commed. cmb. ac. lk) Ms. Krishni Fernando ( 0775273707 or hdrp2008@ gmail.com | health@med.cmb.ac.lk)

Certificate / Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Personnel who are able to play a lead role in planning, development and implementation of programmes aimed at promoting occupational health and safety, are becoming increasingly important with the country’s economic development and industrialisation. Diploma course in Occupational Health and Safety and Certificate course in Occupational Health and Safety, conducted by the Department of Community Medicine at the University of Colombo’s Faculty of Medicine are targeted towards this national need.

These courses are designed for professionals from industrial and health settings, who are interested or are already responsible for health and safety in their workplaces. These are comprehensive programmes, with curricula designed to provide the necessary knowledge, skills and competences in occupational health and safety enabling the learner to practice as a health and safety professional.

For more information contact, Dr. Dulani Samaranayake or Ms. Siyani Batagoda (0112 677 765 | 0112 695 300 Ext: 142/143 or dulani@commed.cmb.

ac.lk | siyani@commed.cmb.ac.lk).