Faculty of Medicine | University of Peradeniya

To Produce scientifically trained, socially responsible, compassionate doctors and instill in them a spirit of inquiry and learning.

who would contribute to the body of knowledge in medicine and allied fields in a meaningful manner.

help serve the immediate and long term medical and social needs of our society.

News Highlights

The Dean's Challenge Trophy was awarded to the Best Debating Team of the 2021/22 Batch. The winning team won the Trophy. Mr. Disara Jayaratne (Leader), Mr. Theekshana Maparatne, Ms. Sivathasan Kavidha, Ms Afka Niyas.

136th Anniversary International Medical Congress of SLMA 2023, 25th - 28th July 2023, has called for Orations and Abstracts. Deadline Extended till -15th April 2023.

Faculty of Medicine Won the Annual Cricket encounter against the faculty of Medicine Colombo.

Recent Events

11-04-2023
Career Guidance Workshop

30-01-2023
The Welcome Ceremony of the New Entrants 2021/22 Batch

Quick Notices

27-02-2023
Acting Head Nomination Form

Recent Research and Publications

Dr. Samidi Navaratna has published a book on “An Introduction to Systematic Reviews in Health Care”. for undergraduates and Postgraduates.

Vol. 13 No. 2 of the Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law was published on the Sri Lanka Online Journals (https://sljfmsl.sljol.info/) platform on 16th December 2022.

Dr. Eranthi Samarakoon has published a book on Clinical Principles of Gynaecology for undergraduates and Postgraduates

Dr. Thilanka Senevirathne and the team published the article 'Aeroallergen sensitisation predominate in children with atopic dermatitis' in the Journal of Paediatric dermatology- Oct- Dec 2022 Volume 23, Issue 4.

Dr. Chanika Alahakoon has published a book on Introductory Research Methods And Data Analysis In Clinical Research

A Special Issue of the Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law on Medico-Legal Death Investigation Systems was published on the Sri Lanka Online Journals (https://sljfmsl.sljol.info/) platform in September 2022.

Dr. Chamara Dalugama has published a book, “Handbook of Medical Emergencies for Medical Students and Practitioners”.

Prof. Asiri Abeygunawardena and his team have published a book, “Concise Textbook of Pediatrics”.

Prof. Chaminda Kandauda has published a book; “Basic Essentials in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Peripheral Care Units.”

Prof. Arinda Dharmapala delivered the KSM Health Research Price Oration of the KSM on the 8th of September 2022.

Dr. Sayuri Perera was invited as one of the International Speakers at an International Webinar organized by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 21st July 2022 regarding “Gender Inequality and its impact on Mental Health in Sri Lanka”.

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