27th of April, 2023 was marked on the PeMSAA calendar with the Inauguration of the 16th International Medical Congress 2023 and the Congress Lecture.
The Council of PeMSAA 2021-22 being introduced to Prof. Neelakanthi Ratnatunga (Chief Guest), Dr. Krish Thambiah Radhakrishnan (Guest of Honour) and Prof. Kemal Deen (Congress Lecturer) by Prof. Thushara Kudagammana (President, PeMSAA) and Prof. Heshan Jayaweera (Congress Chairperson)
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The Ceremonial Procession
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Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp
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Welcome Address by Prof. Heshan Jayaweera, Congress Chairperson
Address by Prof. Vasanthi Pinto, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Address by Prof. Terrence Madujith, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya
President’s Address by Prof. Thushara Kudagammana, President, PeMSAA
Address by the Guest of Honour, Past President of PeMSAA-UK, Dr. Krish Thambiah Radhakrishnan
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“A Sentimental Journey”, Address by the Chief Guest, Professor Emeritus in Pathology, Prof. Neelakanthi Ratnatunga
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Felicitations of Past Teachers
Professor Ananda Jayasinghe, Professor in Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Professor Ranjith Kumarasiri, Professor in Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Dr. Devani Dissanayake, Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Dr. Lakshman Watawana, Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Dr. S.K. Ranaraja, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya
Dr. S. Selvaratnam, Consultant ENT Surgeon, National Hospital, Kandy
Dr. W.K.S. Kularatne, Consultant Physician, National Hospital, Kandy
Dr. S. B. Ekanayake, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, National Hospital, Kandy
Dr. E. A. D. Udayakumara, Consultant Surgeon, National Hospital, Kandy
Dr. Gamini Weerakoon, Consultant Cardiologist, National Hospital, Kandy
Dr. S. M. M. Niyas, Consultant Surgeon, National Hospital, Kandy
Dr. Damayantha Baminiwatta, Consultant Ophthalmologist, National Hospital, Kandy
Professor Kapila Gunawardana, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, and Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya (in absentia)
Dr. Indunil Wijeweera, Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital, Kandy (in absentia)
Dr. Wasantha Dissanayake, Consultant Physician, National Hospital, Kandy (in absentia)
Dr. S. C. A. Arambepola, Consultant Psychiatrist, National Hospital, Kandy (in absentia)
Dr. W. M. M. Arambepola, Consultant Paediatrician, National Hospital, Kandy (in absentia)
Dr. Dharma Samarakoon, Consultant transfusion Physician, National Hospital, Kandy (in absentia)
Dr. Devika Kanapathipillai, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, National Hospital, Kandy (in absentia)
Awards for Academic Excellence at the Final MBBS
Dr. E.M.P.W. Karunathilake – Best performance and high position in all-island common merit list, 2021
Dr. R. Dhanushkar – Best performance, 2022
Dr. P.G.J.A. Weerakkody – High position in all-island common merit list, 2022
PeMSAA Undergraduate Research Prize 2022
Neelawathura N.W.T.S.K, Muthukumarana L.S., Nimashi U.D.P., Paranavithana D.S.S., Neththikumara N.A.N.A., Nisansala G.S., Nusha M.P., Nithushan M.J., Peiris M.D.S., Nishshanka N.R.D.S., Muzna M.M.F., Kandauda I.C., Received by Neelawathura N.W.T.S.K
Congress lecture “Three Decades of Battling Rectal Cancer - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” by Prof. Kemal Deen, Professor Emeritus in Surgery and Consultant Surgeon
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Vote of thanks by Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya, Congress Secretary
Welcome Reception
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Pre-congress Workshop 1: Critical Care for Nursing Officers
Pre-congress Workshop 2: Acute Management of Surgical, Obstetric & Gynaecological Emergencies
Pre-congress Workshop 3: ABC of Paediatric and Medical Emergencies
