RESOURCES AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, PERADENIYA

ACADEMIC MENTORS
Academic mentoring offers students the opportunity to discuss “one-on-one” with a mentor, specific academic concerns that the student is having. A mentor will suggest strategies to improve academic performance, or address other issues interfering with academic performance.. Please use this opportunity to talk to your mentor regarding any problems that you may have. You may text/ write a letter to your mentor asking for an appointment to meet with them.They will in turn assist you in contacting those who can help you.
 
SENIOR STUDENT COUNCELORS

The following academic staff members of the Faculty of Medicine have been appointed by Vice Chancellor as Senior Student Counselors for the year 2016/17. Students who wish to discuss problems can approach them for help. Their names and contact telephone numbers are given below; (Pls check with Dean if the counselors are agreeable to putting their mobile no’s on the web)

  1. Dr Himani Amaratunga (Dept of Anatomy)
  2. Dr. Rasnayake Mudiyanse (Dept of Paediatrics)
  3. Dr Udaya Ralapanawa( Dept of Medicine)
  4. Dr Neil Alles ( Dept of Biochemistry)
  5. Dr Deepthi Edussuriya( Dept of Forensic Medicine)
 
COUNSELLING SERVICE/FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Professional counselors from Nivahana society can be met by appointment at the Faculty premises if needed. Please contact Dr. Yasitha Illangasekera tel- 0772094509
 
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The Chairperson of the Student Affairs Committee, Dr Irushika Fernando ( Dept. of Biochemistry), Deputy Proctor, Dr Rasika Kotakadeniya ( Dept. of Surgery) and other members of the committee are there to help you with any problems you have. You are welcome to talk to them any time you need help. You may need to call/text/write a letter and make an appointment to meet. .

 
Understanding Anxiety: an article from the American Psychologists Association
Understanding Depression: an article from the American Psychologists Association
 


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