Professor in Medical Education

• Gunaratne, I., Marambe, K. and Edussuriya, D. (2003). A debate as a method of teaching learning. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 12 (1), 7-10
• Marambe, K.N. (2003). Performance of new entrants at the preliminary session of the problem based learning approach. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 12 (2), 37-40
• De Silva, C.L., Babpulle, C.J., Marambe, K , and Edussuriya, D.H. (2003). English Language ability (eLa) of fourth year Medical students: An analysis of common errors and an evaluation of language use. Sri Lankan Journal of Educational Research, 7(1), 1-37
• Marambe, K.N. Athuraliya, T.N.C. Vermunt, J.D. and Boshuizen, H.P.A. (2007). A comparison of learning strategies, orientations and conceptions of learning of first year medical students in a traditional and an innovative curriculum. Annals Academy of Medicine Singapore: 36, 751-755
• Marambe, Kosala N.,  Edussuriya, Deepthi H.,  Somaratne, P.D. Indika S., and Piyaratne Chathura  (2009). Do medical students who claim to be using deep learning strategies perform better at the Forensic Medicine examination? South East Asian Journal of Medical Education, 3 (1), 25-30
• Marambe, Kosala N. Vermunt Jan D. Henny and Boshuizen PA (2012): A cross-cultural comparison of student learning patterns in higher education" Higher Education, 64 (3), 299-316. (DOI 10.1007/S10734-011-9494-z online 13thDec 2011)
• Edussuriya, D., Marambe K.N. Abeyasinghe N and Jayawickramarajah P.T. (2012). An evidence based approach to curriculum development in Forensic Medicine- point of view. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law, 3 (1), 22-23.
• Dissanayake, T.D. Marambe, K.N. and Liyanage, E. (2012) Physiothreapy students’ perception on problem based learning. Sri Lankan Journal of Biomedical informatics, 3 (3), 75-81.Doi http:// dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljmi online v313.4787
• Marambe KN, Edussuriya DH, and Dayaratne KMPL. (2012). Attitudes of Sri Lankan medical students towards learning communication skills. Education for Health, 25 (3), 165-171.  p 15.
• Edussuriya, D., Marambe K.N. Abeyasinghe N and Jayawickramarajah P.T. (2012). Perceptions of judiciary on competencies needed by medical officers to provide expert evidence in Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Medical Education, 6, (2). Epub 14 -19.
• Edussuriya, D., Marambe K.N. Abeyasinghe N and Jayawickramarajah P.T.(2012).Competencies expected from a medical officer in performing medico legal duties; The results of a Delphi study conducted among judicial medical officers in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law, 3 (2) .6-14.
• Edussuriya, D., Marambe K.N. Abeyasinghe N and Jayawickramarajah P.T.(2013) An evidence based approach to identifying competencies for a medical curriculum A proposal based on medico-legal practice in Sri Lanka American Journal of Educational Research. 1(3), 107-109.
• Edussuriya, D.H., Marambe K. and Abeysekera Y. (2014). Analysis of Forensic Medicine questions in the undergraduate medical curriculum of the University of Peradeniya. Anurdhapura Medical Journal, 8 (2), 34-36. Doi-ttp://dx.doi.org/10.4038/amj.v8i2.7525
• Edussuriya, D.H., Marambe K., Wanniarachchi, P.M.N. and Ramanayake R.S. (2014). Staff perceptions of academic Integrity among medical students: A study conducted in a higher educational institute in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Science and Research, 3 (9),1495-1499.
• Dharmaratne, S Balasooriya C, Razee H, Marambe K, and Ponnamperuma G. Andrew Dawson (2015). Vignette based decision point analysis VDPA a novel method of exploring contextual influences on clinical decision making. European Journal of Person Centred health care. 3 (2), 151-157.
• Mudiyanse, R.M., Pallegama R, and Marambe K. (2015).Students’ perceptions of teacher feedback and the educational environment as measured by DREEM in a medical faculty in Sri Lanka. Journal of Medical Science and clinical Research. 3, (6), 6100-6106
• Marambe, K.N. (2015) Portfolio: An innovative teaching, learning and assessment tool in medical training. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 24, (1), 25-29.
• Marambe, K.N. (2015). Redesigning the medical school learning environment to meet 21st century skills. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education , 9 (1) Leading article 20.
• D. Edussuriya, S.U.B. Tennekoon, K.N. Marambe, R.M.I.S.D. Rathnayake, B.G. Premaratne, and S.K. Ubayasiri (2017). Translation and validation of the Genos Emotional Intelligence inventory (consise version) for use in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 26 (1), 20-24.
• Medawala R.M.S,H,B Ratnayake D.R.D.L., Abeyasinghe W.A.M.U.L.,Jayasinghe, R.D. and Marambe, K.N. (2017) Effectiveness of ‘fill in the blanks’ over multiple choice questions in assessing final year dental undergraduates. Education Medica
• Jayarathne, Y.G.S.W., Karunatilake, I.M., Marambe, K.N. (2016). Are South Asian countries ready for revalidation process of physicians through mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) activities ? South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. 10, (1). 1-2.
• Jayarathne, Y.G.S.W., Karunatilake, I.M., Marambe, K.N. (2016). Development of continuing professional development (CPD) provision framework for Sri Lankan grade medical officers. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. 10, (1). 27-36.

• Marambe, K., Edussuriya, D.H., and Babapulle, C.J. (2000). It’s time to change the Evaluation process in Forensic Medicine: Revelations from the results of the April / May 2000 examination. Book of abstracts Annual Research Sessions Faculty of Medicine University of Peradeniya (Eds. D.J. Weilgama and R. Sivakanesan) p. 20
• Marambe, K.N., Vermunt, J.D., and Boshuizen, H.P.A. (2001). Trends in the Development of learning strategies in a medical school context. Proceedings of Annual Research Sessions University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 6: 96.
• De Silva L., Babapulle C.J., Marambe, K. and Edussuriya, D. (2001). The English language ability of fourth year medical students and their performance in the essay component of the Forensic medicine paper. Proceedings of Annual Research Sessions. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 6: 92.
• Marambe, K.N., Vermunt, J.D., and Boshuizen, H.P.A. (2002). Students’ perceptions of the learning environment: two stages of the MBBS course. Proceedings of Annual Research Sessions. University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 7: 104
• Babapulle, C.J., Marambe K N., and Edussuriya, D.H. (2002). Reasoning abilities of fourth year medical students. Proceedings of Annual Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 7: p.103.
• Marambe, K.N., Vermunt, J.D., and Boshuizen, H.P.A. (2003). Consistency and variability in learning strategies and conceptions of learning among a group of third year medical students in Sri Lanka. Abstracts of 9th International Conference on Sri Lankan Studies.. 28-30 November. University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. P. 25
• Marambe, K.N. (2004). The expectations of new entrants to the medical faculty with respect to learning in the university. The Bulletin, faculty of Medicine Peradeniya 1 (1): 13-16
• Chinthika, HLH, Edussuriya, DH, and Marambe K (2005). Student perception of true/false type multiple choice questions as a method of evaluation in Forensic Medicine. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research sessions, Sri Lanka, November p. 48.
• Edussuriya, D.H., Marambe. K.N. and Dayaratne, K.M.P.L. (2009).The attitudes of male female medical students towards learning communication skills. The book of abstracts, (Editor. K. Kularatne) 31st Annual Academic Sessions Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka. February Vol. 31: 36-37.
• Edussuriya, D.H., Marambe. K.N. and Dayaratne, K.M.P.L. (2009).The attitudes of medical students exposed to and not exposed to formal training in communication skills. The book of abstracts, 31st Annual Academic Sessions, Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka. February Vol. 31: 196.
• Marambe K., Pethiyagoda, K., Athuraliya, T.N.C. and Edussuriya, D. (2009). The module on effective communication through student assignments: The views of first Year medical students. Proceedings of 6th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 19-22 February 2009. p. 144. (Poster presentation)
• Marambe, K. and Wijekoon, A. (2009). Introducing an elective / selective program for first year medical students: A Sri Lankan experience. Proceedings of 6th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 19-22 February 2009. p. 141. (Poster presentation)
• Marambe K.N., Pelapolwaththa P.L.C.R.W., Liyanage A.L.N.S.K., Wijerathna D.W.M.D.N, Uyanege L,.Ganepola G.A.S.N., Gunasekara G.A.R.S, Wickramasinghe W.M.A.P.K., Sathkumara.S.M.D.C. and Vidanapathirana N.I. (2010). Learning behaviour and views on selected learning methods of a group of second year medical students Proceedings of 7th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, National University of Singapore, Singapore. 4-8 February 2010 .p.204 (Poster presentation)
• Dharmaratne, T.M.S.H., Marambe, K.N., Gawarammana I.B. and Kumarasiri, P.V.R. (2010). Students’ perceptions of ‘ cases of clinical relevance (CCR) activity conducted at Faculty of Medicine Peradeniya The book of abstracts, Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka 32nd Annual academic sessions 12th to 14th February 2010. Edited by Deepthi Edussuriya. p. 38.
• Kandauda, C., Jayamalie, C., Samarasinghe, E., Rajapaksha, A., Wickramasinghe, SB and Marambe K. (2010) Usage of computers and internet among medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, Peradeniya Proceedings of Peradeniya University Research Sessions, December 16 2010. Vol 15, part II. p.616-618
• Edussuriya, D. Marambe, K, Jayawickramarajah, P and Abeyasinghe, N. (2011). Competencies required by medical officers to provide expert medical evidence to court, as perceived by the judiciary: A study conducted in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 8th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference. 26-30 January Singapore. p.162-163.
• Dharmaratne S. and Marambe K. (2011).Psychometric properties of a modified Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory adapted for the context of faculty of medicine university of Peradeniya Sri Lanka Proceedings of the 8th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, 26-30 January Singapore. p 288-289.
• Jayarathne, Y.G.S.W., Marambe, K.N. and Kumarasiri, P.V.R. (2011). Reported use of learning strategies among B.Sc. Nursing students. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University research sessions, Sri Lanka, 16-24h November. .p 1.
• Jayarathne, Y.G.S.W. and Marambe, K.N. (2011). B.Sc. Nursing students’ perception of Problem Based Learning in the adult nursing module. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University research sessions, Sri Lanka, 16. 24th November 2011. P. 219.
• Kaluarachchi, C.I. and Marambe K.N. (2011). The final year learning environment at faculty of Medicine, Perradeniya as perceived by a group of high achieving students. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University research sessions, Sri Lanka, 16. 24th November 2011. p. 229.
• Edussuriya, D., Vadysinghe, A., Kaluarachchi, C., Marambe, K.N., Abeyasignhe, N., and Jayawickramarajah, P.T. (2011). Establishing consensus on developing Forensic Medicine Curriculum International Forensic Science Symposium in Malaysia. Proceedings Abstract for poster presentation. p 86.
• Jayaratne, Y.G.S.W. and Marambe K.N. (2011). Students’ perception of educational environment in the Department of Nursing Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. 1st International conference on Social Sciences and Humanities 16-17 December. p. 110-113
• Marambe, KN, Ekanayake, USK, Aponso GMSA, and Karaliedde L. (2012). Perceptions and attitudes to traditional medicine among Medical and Dental undergraduate students at the University of Peradeniya. Abstracts and Proceedings First academic sessions Forum of Sri Lankan Medical Educationists 10-11 August. Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo. P.26
• Marambe K N. and Weerasinghe V.S. (2013). An analysis of the grading system used in a Sri Lankan Medical School 10th Asia Pacific Medical education Conference 16-20 January, Singapore. p 362.
• Edussuriya, D. Marambe, K, Abeyasinghe, N. and Jayawickramarajah, P. (2013). Competence of medical officers in performing medico legal duties- a study based on a self-report by medical officers in Sri Lanka. 10th Asia Pacific Medical education Conference 16-20th January 2013 Singapore. p 364.
• Dharmaratne, S Balasooriya C, Razee H, Marambe K and Ponnamperuma G. (2014). Vignette based decision point analysis: An innovative method to explore sensitive clinical practice information.11th Asia Pacific Medical Education conference (APMEC) 15-19 January. National University of Singapore. p.414.
• Edussuriya, D.H., Marambe K. Abeysekera Y. and Dayaratne P (2014): Analysis of forensic Medicine questions in the undergraduate medical curriculum of the University of Peradeniya Proceedings of the Peradeniya university international research sessions (iPURSE) p 99.
• Jayaratne, Y.G.S.W, Marambe K.N. and Karunathilake I.M. (2014): Grade medical officers’ knowledge and understanding about Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the Central province of Sri Lanka. SLMA sessions 1-18 July. p.110.
• Jayaratne, Y.G.S.W, Marambe K.N. and Karunathilake I. M. (2014). An analysis of lifelong learning preferences of grade medical officers (GMOs) - A survey in the Central province, Sri Lanka Proceedings 3rd SEARAME and 2nd FOSME conference Colombo Sri Lanka. 12-14 November. p.90.
• Mudiyanse R.M., Pallegama, R.W., Olupeliyawa, A. and Marambe, K., Chandratilake, C., Krupat E. (2014): Patient centredness of Medical graduates in Sri Lanka as measured by Patient practitioner orientation. scale (PPOS). Proceedings 3rd SEARAME and 2nd FOSME conference Colombo Sri Lanka. 12-14 November p.65
• Weerasekera R.M.I.M and Marambe K. (2014). Challenges to implementing problem based learning for Allied health science graduates in Sri Lanka Proceedings 3rd SEARAME and 2nd FOSME conference Colombo Sri Lanka. 12-14th November pp.80
• Rajaratnam A., Ranasingha DDJ, Ranathunga PANS, Ranathunga RASN, anawakaarachchi, R.N.D. Randeniya, A.R.M.T.C. Rathnayaka, R.A.C.J. Rathnayaka H.A., Rathnayake A.A.R.M.N.S., Choden J, Bandara K.R.N.T., and Marambe K . (2014). Factors affecting academic performance of preclinical students of the faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Proceedings 3rd SEARAME and 2nd FOSME conference Colombo Sri Lanka. 12-14 November pp.45
• D. Edussuriya, K.N. Marambe, R.M.I.S.D. Rathnayake, B.G. Premaratne, S.K. Ubayasiri, J.M.H.C Mudalige and S. Tennekoon (2016) Comparison of emotional intelligence of two groups of medical students and their correlations, Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions Vol 20, 4th and 5th November 2016 pp189
• R.M. Muduyanse, R. Pallegama, S.B. Alwis. A. Olupeliyawa, K.Marambe, M. Chandratilake and E. Krupat (2016). Patient centred attitudes of Sri Lankan medical graduates assessed by patient Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS) Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions Vol 20, 4th and 5th November 2016 pp109
• R.M. Muduyanse, R. Pallegama, S.B. Alwis. A. Olupeliyawa, K.Marambe, M. Chandratilake and E. Krupat (2016 ). Evaluation of self perceived competencies of intern medical officers in Sri Lanka Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 9PURSE, Vol 20, 4th and 5th November 2016 pp186.
• D. Edussuriya, K.N. Marambe, S.K. Ubayasiri, R.M.I.S.D. Rathnayake, B.G. Premaratne, and S. Tennekoon (2016). Emotional intelligence in medical students: preliminary results of an ongoing study at the university of Peradeniya Sri Lanka. Book of abstracts 9th International research conference KDU, Sri Lanka 8-9th September 2016. pp161.
• Medawela, R.M.S.H.B. Ratnayake D.R.D.L. Marambe K.N. and Jayasinghe R.D. (2016). Effectiveness of ‘Fill in the blanks” over Multiple Choice questions in assessing final year dental Undergraduates. Annual Scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Dental association (Kandy branch) abstracts of the proceedings 16th and 17th January 2016. Hotel Suisse Kandy page 44.
• Karunaratne D. Chandratilake M, Marambe K. (2017). Using phenomenology to understand how novice medical graduates learn clinical reasoning in practice. Proceedings of the 14th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 11th to 15th January 2017. Singapore. p 174
• Jayaratne S.W. Marambe K. Karunatilake I. (2017). A continuing professional development (CPD) model for Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 14th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 11th to 15th January 2017. Singapore. p 401-402
• Karunaratne WCD, Chandratilake M, Marambe K (2017). Using hermeneutic phenomenology approach to explore how junior doctors learn clinical reasoning in practice. 130th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 13-16th July 2017, Hotel Galadari, Colombo. Cyelon Medical journal 62 (supp) July 2017 p.202
• A. Rajaratnam, H.A. Ranawakaarachchi, R.N.D. Randeniya, A.R.M.T.C. Rathnayaka, A.A.R.M.N.S. Rathnayake, K.N. Marambe (2017). Relationship between sleep parameters and academic Grade Point Average of preclinical students: findings from Peradeniya medical school, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Colombo conference on Medical Education Hotel Cinnamon lakeside Colombo, Sri Lanka 10-11th November 2017
• A. Rajaratnam, A.A.R.M.N.S. Rathnayake, H.A. Ranawakaarachchi, A.R.M.T.C. Rathnayaka, K.N. Marambe Relationship between involvement in Sri Lankan Student led Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) - Kuppi Classes and academic performance: Findings from Peradeniya medical students. Proceedings IPURSE 24th November 2017.
• Ratnayake A., Marambe K. Edussuriya D. Perception on peer and self assessment among nursing undergraduates – preliminary study at the University of Peradeniya. Proceedings of the Colombo Conference on Medical Education 10-11th November 2017 Hotel Cinnamon lakeside Colombo, Sri Lanka
• W.C.D. Karunaratne, M.N. Chandratilake, K.N. Marambe. Role of work experience in developing expertise in clinical reasoning among intern house officers. SLMA 131st anniversay international medical congress, proceedings. Colombo, Sri Lanka July 26 -29. 2018
• W.C.D. Karunaratne, M.N. Chandratilake, K.N. Marambe. Factors molding the clinical reasoning process of intern house officers during practice. SLMA 131st Anniversary international medical congress- proceedings. Colombo, Sri Lanka July 26 -29 2018