Forensic Medicine or medical jurisprudence is one of the most fascinating of all the many branches of medicine. It is known as the science which teaches the application of every branch of medical knowledge to the purpose of the law”. Sooner or later every practitioner of medicine will be faced with medico-legal problems which will demand, in addition to his technical skills, knowledge of the law, a broad insight into the behaviour of people and a detailed understanding of the ways of life in the particular population that he serves. One of the objectives of this department is to teach Forensic Medicine to undergraduates in a meaningful and enjoyable manner. This department has been introducing new methods of teaching/ learning with an emphasis on learning in an integrated manner with maximum student participation. The department also conducts activities for undergraduates to improve their reasoning skills, team work and presentations skills. The main areas of Forensic Medicine taught to undergraduates are medico-legal aspects of traumatology, toxicology, death related issues, medical ethics and professionalism. This department at all times tries to maintain and build new relationships with different institutions with a view to improving services provided. The staff of the Department of Forensic Medicine have diverse research interests which include many subspecialties of forensic medicine, related subjects and medical education. The department has created a friendly environment for students, staff, patients and visitors to enhance quality of education and provision of services..

1. Establishment of a video recording unit for victims of child abuse, at the Department of Forensic Medicine by the UNICEF in 2024.
2. Dr. Chathula Wickramasinghe successfully completed the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) – Part One examination in 2024.
3. Dr. Kasun Ekanayake successfully completed the Diploma in Applied Statistics (IASSL) in 2024.
4. Dr. Bandarage Sanjaya successfully completed the MD (Forensic Medicine) examination in 2024.
5. Dr. Chathula Wickramasinghe, Dr. Saman Chandradasa and Dr. Niranjala Kulathunga successfully completed the MD (Forensic Medicine) examination in 2023, with Dr. Chathula ranking 1st in the merit order.
6. Mr. H.M. Amjad won the gold medal at the Inter University Badminton Championship 2023 (above 45 age category) organized by the University of Colombo in October 2023.
7. Ms. Mithila Wijeratne was promoted to the post of Staff Technical Officer in 2023.
8. Mr. Keerthi Premasinghe was promoted to the post of Staff Technical Officer Grade I in 2023.
9. Ms. Vinodani Dharmasena was promoted to the post of Staff Management Assistant in 2023.
10. Ms. Waruni Weeratunga was promoted to the post of Management Assistant Grade II in 2023.
11. Mr. Sameera Jayasinghe successfully completed the Diploma in Photography (University of Kelaniya) in 2023.
12. Ms. Pradeepa Wimalasena was promoted to the post of Works Aide Grade II in 2023.
13. Mr. Arosha Sisira Kumara was confirmed in the post of Works Aide in 2023.