Newsletters

Quarterly Published Newsletters of the Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association (PeMSAA)

The excellence of alumni of Peradeniya Medical School is not limited to the field of medicine; they display numerous talents in other realms as well, and one of them is arts. For some, following the passion for arts began during their undergraduate days, when they had to eke out hours off a hectic schedule of work to find solitude with their artistic sentiments. And when they did so, more often than not, their creations were inspired by subtle moments they encountered within the unique atmosphere of Peradeniya.

PeMSAA believes that similar talents in current generations need to be nurtured so that in time to come, they will stand tall like their predecessors’. Hence, support has been rendered by PeMSAA in the recent past for book-launch events by the medical students. Further to that, this PeMSAA official website provides space for them to showcase their publications.

 

Journeys well travelled

 Category: Novel 
journeys well travelled

  navinee wimalaratne Author: Navinee Sandalika Wimalaratna
  Batch: 2014/15

 

 

 

'Journeys well travelled’ is a novel about the life of a village boy through different chapters of his life as he ascends to his destiny of becoming a doctor.

[Written with the intention of assisting wildlife conservation activities from the profits of the sales]

Approved as a school library book by the Ministry of Education, the National Library, the Documentation Services Board, and the Zonal Education Office, Kandy

 

 

හතරවරං (Hatharawaran)

 Category: Novel 
hatharawaran

  Author: Navinee Sandalika Wimalaratna
  Batch: 2014/15

 

 

 

'Hatharawaran’ is a comedic novel about the slightly dysfunctional yet absolutely enjoyable life of a family as they tackle their way through day-to-day life.

[Written with the intention of assisting wildlife conservation activities from the profits of the sales]

Approved as a school library book by the Ministry of Education, the National Library, the Documentation Services Board, and the Zonal Education Office, Kandy

 

 

සරසවියම ප්‍රේමයක් (Sarasaviyama Premayak)

 Category: Novel 
sarasaviyama premayak

  monali thilakarathna Author: Monali Thilakarathna
  Batch: 2014/15

 

 

 

'Sarasaviyama Premayak’ can be introduced as an attempt to reminisce the bygone university life, one of the most fascinating time periods one could have during their lifetime. Touching the facets of love in both who did and did not have that opportunity, this novel is a collection of wonderful experiences witnessed during university life. This is not yet another average fiction; it is a piece of writing about the bonds such as love, fraternity and friendship that we all have experienced in our lives, but often go unnoticed.

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ගැටඹේ අහස (Getambe Ahasa)

 Category: Poetry
getambe ahasa

  omesh dahanayake Author: Omesh Shehan Dahanayake
  Batch: 2015/16

 

 

 

'Gatambe Ahasa’ is a collection of poetry that effectively portrays the various heartfelt emotions and thoughts of the author. It is a product of this young medical student letting his mind to roam freely, absorbing the life experiences at the University of Peradeniya and turning them into pieces of art.

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PeMSAA Newsletter - September 2024
  • Latest Advances in Unexplained Subfertility & Management - Dr. M. Champika Gihan
  • Events: Pre-congress workshop of SIMCON 2024 with Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine on "Quantum Leap: Transforming Medical Research with AI", Seniors sharing experiences
  • News from PeMSAA overseas chapters: PeMSAA-UK
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PeMSAA Newsletter - June 2024
  • Effect of Excess Digital Screen Exposure on Language Development in a Young Child - Prof. Pathum Dissanayake
  • Events: PeMSAA Career guidance Seminar 2024, Annual Cricket Encounter between PeMSAA and CoMSAA
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PeMSAA Newsletter - March 2024
  • Footnotes on a Selection of Century-old Medical Papers from Sri Lanka - Dr. Buddhika Dassanayake
  • Events: Joint Regional CME Programme of Nuwara-Eliya Hill Country Clinical Society & PeMSAA, Launch of the Autobiography of Emeritus Professor Nimal Senanayake
  • Faculty Beautification: Landscaping and a Tree Planting Ceremony
  • Buddhist Philosophy and Neuroscience - Publication by Dr. Channa Ratnatunga
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PeMSAA Newsletter - December 2023
  • Remission of Diabetes: Myth or a Reality - Dr. Sonali Gunatilake
  • Events: Joint Regional Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians & PeMSAA, PeMSAA-UK Academic Awards 2023
  • A Tribute: Prof. Chandra Abeysekera
  • News from PeMSAA Overseas Chapters: PeMSAA-UK
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PeMSAA Newsletter - September 2023
  • "Before you raise your glass" - Prof. Dewasmika Ariyasinghe
  • Events: Launching the "Araliya Uyana", Bursary scheme for Batch 21/22
  • Upcoming events: PeMSAA-UK 2023 International Academic Conference and Annual Ball
  • News from PeMSAA overseas chapters: PeMSAA-UK
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PeMSAA Newsletter - June 2023
  • Message from the President, Prof. Heshan Jayaweera
  • Antibiotic Resistance: Time for Action - Prof. Veranja Liyanapathirana
  • In retrospect:16th PeMSAA International Medical Congress 2023 - Prof. Champa Ratnatunga
  • A tribute: Dr. Bandusiri Edussuriya
  • Event: Seniors Sharing Experiences
  • News from PeMSAA overseas chapters: PeMSAA-Australasia, PeMSAA-UK
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PeMSAA Newsletter - March 2023
  • Prevention of Childhood Malnutrition: An investment on lifetime health - Dr. Vasana Kiridana
  • Achievements of PeMSAA Alumni: Prof. Tissa Wijeratne
  • A tribute: Dr. Maithree Rajapaksa
  • 16th Medical Congress of PeMSAA - Prof. Heshan Jayaweera
  • PeMSAA 22/23 HIghlights
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PeMSAA Newsletter - December 2022
  • Leptospirosis: Laboratory diagnosis of acute leptospirosis in humans - Prof. Chandika Gamage
  • Achievements of Alumni: Dr. Palitha Abeykoon
  • Obituary: Dr. Joel Fernando
  • Building a Library for the Primary Section of Sarasavi Uyana College, Peradeniya
  • Selected photographs from Faculty Beautification and Infrastructure Development activities
  • Event: Christmas Carols and Dinner at Elders’ Home, Mahaiyawa
  • Upcoming Event: PeMSAA International Congress 2023
  • News from overseas PeMSAA Chapters: PeMSAA-UK, PeMSAA-Australasia
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PeMSAA Newsletter – September 2022
  • Changing Face of Rheumatoid Arthritis – Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya
  • History of PeMSAA-UK – Dr. Krish T. Radhakrishnan
  • Farewell to Dr. Ajantha Ranasinghe and Welcome Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya
  • Housewarming of the newly built house of Ms. Nayana Jayawardana
  • Donation of Tabs
  • Events: Soft Skills Development Lecture Series
  • Upcoming Event: PeMSAA International Congress 2023
  • News from overseas PeMSAA Chapters: PeMSAA-UK, PeMSAA-Australasia
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PeMSAA Newsletter – June 2022
  • Hypertension - A ‘Killer in Disguise’ – Dr. Chamara Dalugama
  • PeMSAA 29th Annual General Meeting
  • PeMSAA-UK Studentships/ Prize
  • Events: Career Guidance Programme for Batch 14/15
  • Updates: PeMSAA Evening Talks
  • News from overseas PeMSAA Chapters: PeMSAA-UK, PeMSAA-Australasia
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PeMSAA Newsletter – March 2022
  • The Omicron Variant, Immunity and Looking Ahead – Dr. Champa N. Ratnatunga
  • Thoughts on the Role of the Medical Faculty Library - Past, Present and Future – Prof. Channa Ratnatunga
  • Professor Herbert Allan Aponso - Honored by the University of Peradeniya – Prof. Heshan Jayaweera
  • Establishment of a new Renal Care Unit - A Historical Landmark at Peradeniya – Dr. Rajitha Abeysekara
  • A Tribute: Athula Kahandaliyanage
  • “Ayubowewa” Rupavahini Programme
  • Events: PeMSAA/ SLCP Joint Sessions, Radiology Quiz 2022, Awarding of PeMSAA Bursaries
  • Updates: Evening Talks, Regional Clinical Meeting
  • News from overseas PeMSAA Chapters: PeMSAA-UK, PeMSAA-Australasia
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PeMSAA Newsletter – December 2021
  • Triad of PCOS (Essay) – Dr. M. Champika Gihan
  • The paraclinical building of the Faculty of Medicine - A Saga – Prof. Neelakanthi Ratnatunga
  • World top 2% scientists from PeMSAA (Prof. Nimal Senanayake, Prof. S.A.M. Kularatne, Prof. Suneth Agampodi, Prof. Channa Jayasumana)
  • Peradeniya’s first live donor paediatric liver transplant
  • Prof. M. D. Lamawansa; the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya
  • PeMSAA student crisis fund
  • Achievements of Alumni: Dr. Nihal Weerasooriya
  • Updates: Evening Talks, Invited Talks
  • Selected photographs from Faculty Beautification and Development activities
  • PeMSAA-UK Academic Award for the Best Undergraduate Research – 2021 and Book Donation Event
  • News from overseas PeMSAA Chapters: PeMSAA – UK, PeMSAA - Australasia
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PeMSAA Newsletter – September, 2021
  • A Long Wait… (Essay) – Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake
  • Achievements of Alumni: Prof. Sriyal Malik Peiris, Dr. Jeevani Udupihilla, Dr. Kumari Pussepitiya, Dr. Nuwan Thotawaththa
  • News: Prof. Vasanthi Pinto has been elected as the Dean, Faculty of Medicine
  • Updates: My BATCH with our PeMSAA, Evening Talks, Regional Clinical Meeting
  • Selected photographs from the Faculty Beautification activities
  • News from overseas PeMSAA Chapters: PeMSAA - UK
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PeMSAA Newsletter – June, 2021
  • Message from the President, Prof. Thushara Kudagammana
  • Highlights from the 15th International Medical Congress of PeMSAA
  • Achievements of Alumni: Dr. Palitha Abeykoon and Dr. Pandula Athauda-Arachchi
  • An Appreciation: Professor Chelvarayan Barr Kumarakulasinghe
  • A Tribute: Professor Emeritus Eugene Wickramanayake
  • Updates on Faculty Beautification Programme and PeMSAA Evening Talks
  • News from PeMSAA-UK

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PeMSAA Newsletter – January, 2021
  • Message from the President, Prof. Vasanthi Pinto
  • Message from the Secretary, Dr. Vasana Kiridana
  • Summary of ‘My BATCH with Our PeMSAA’ Webinar series
  • Publications of Alumni and Undergraduates
  • Tributes: Professor Eugene Wickramanayake, Prof. S.B.P. Athauda, Dr. Thilak de Silva, Dr. Neil Halpe, Dr. Gamini Buthpitiya
  • Highlights from ‘PeMSAA Eve’
  • Leisure areas within the faculty premises built with PeMSAA contributions: The Summit, Magul Maduwa, Nelum Pokuna
  • Selected photographs of PeMSAA activities

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PeMSAA Newsletter –2020
  • Message from the President, Prof. Vasanthi Pinto
  • COVID-19 vs. Mental Health of the Children
  • Publications of Alumni
  • PeMSAA list of activities – 2019/2020
  • Selected photographs of PeMSAA events

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