Becoming a doctor requires acquisition of a sound knowledge about people, their diseases and how to treat them. However, to achieve the state of a successful and respectable medical professional, development of one’s personality is equally important. Possession of soft skills for a healer such as empathy, humility, leadership and communication skills is now emphasized more than ever. Nonetheless, medical curricula worldwide are known to be loaded with information, and with much focus on successful delivery of knowledge, development of these soft skills in a medical undergraduate is sometimes not adequately addressed.
Being aware of this void, PeMSAA decided that it needs to play a role in inculcating these skills among the budding doctors. The new PeMSAA lecture series on Soft Skills Development is the outcome of this decision. These lectures will sensitize medical students to attributes that they are expected to consciously develop in themselves in order to become worthy successors to Hippocrates..
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02 Successful Learning amidst Present Challenges (For Medical Students and A/L Students) අභියෝග හමුවේ සාර්ථක අධ්යාපනයක් Dr. Chaminda Weerasiriwardana Senior Counselor and Psychotherapist, National Hospital, Kandy 2021-08-06
01 Attire and Etiquette for the Smart Professional Ms. Aruni Wickramage Managing Director, Olanway Institute of Language & Technology 2021-06-26
A programme of conducting regional clinical meetings in association with clinical societies in the peripheries was proposed by Prof. Vasanthi Pinto during her tenure as the President. It was an initiative to reach out to the alumni rendering services at various peripheral institutes, and disseminate contextually relevant knowledge. Along with that, there was the opportunity to strengthen the bond between them and the PeMSAA. However, this endeavour did not materialize as the COVID-19 pandemic became a hindrance to organizing any such event.
While physical gatherings were no longer possible, the new Council was resolute on implementing this programme nonetheless. Adapting to the new normal, “Regional Clinical Meetings” are now being conducted virtually. The first session was organized in association with ‘Ratnapura Clinical Society. The second session was organized in association with ‘Matale Clinical Society’.
02 Management of Common NCDs at Primary Care Speakers: Prof. Udaya Ralapanawa, Professor in Medicine & Consultant Physician, Dr. Gowri Ratnayake, Consultant Endocrinologist
Moderator: Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya, Senior Lecturer & Consultant Rheumatologist 2022-02-02 Organized in Collaboration with Matale Clinical Society
01 COVID-19: Addressing the Conundrums of the General Practitioner Speaker: Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, President of Ratnapura Clinical Society & Consultant Pulmonologist
Moderator: Dr. Duminda Yasaratne, Senior Lecturer & Consultant Pulmonologist 2021-09-12 Organized in Collaboration with the Ratnapura Clinical Society
Organizing complementary lectures for medical undergraduates has been an activity that the PeMSAA has been enthusiastically involved in for more than a decade now. For the extended staff whose teaching is otherwise limited to ward classes before the final year, this exercise established a platform to deliver talks to whole batches of students especially close to the Final MBBS examination. For students this has been an opportunity to clarify doubts, revise, and orient themselves towards the examination. Above all, it fostered the bond between the students and teachers.
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic which has been hindering the undergraduate education throughout the country became a huge blow to the onsite learning of medical students. It was then that the PeMSAA decided to step up this ongoing programme to fill the existing void, at least to a certain extent.
The revitalized programme, now known as “PeMSAA Evening Talks” with the caption “Alumni Giving a Helping Hand”, became an instant success. Consultants from all corners of the country, professors and retired professors, and also the most recent graduates, all united under the banner of PeMSAA to lend a hand to the budding doctors. The first set of lectures consisted of two or three 2-hour talks scheduled for every week addressing a wide variety of relevant topics, many upon the request of students themselves. Currently the second phase is underway, which is a set of case-based discussions along with relevant MCQs, scheduled as one session per week.
The recordings of the lecture series are shared in the public domain for the benefit of the young doctors of the whole country.
53 How to Approach a Patient with Alcohol Withdrawal Dr. Udeni Herath, Consultant Psychiatrist Batch 1992/93 2022-02-09
52 Preparation for the Communication and Counseling OSCE in the Final Examination (Obs & Gyn) Dr. Champika Gihan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 2000/01 2022-02-04
51 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: Neuro-ophthalmology and Systemic Diseases Dr. Lalitha Senarath, Consultant Ophthalmologist Batch 1982/83 2022-01-21
50 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: An Infant with Failure to Thrive Dr. Pathum Dissanayake, Consultant Paediatrician Batch 1996/97 2022-01-12
49 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: How to Approach a Patient presenting with Self Harm Dr. Shyama Arambepola, Consultant Psychiatrist 2022-01-05
48 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: How to Approach Anaemia in Pregnancy Dr. Sajith Kodithuwakku, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 2004/05 2021-12-29
47 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: Interpretation of Abnormal Liver Function Tests Dr. Chathura Piyarathne, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Batch 2000/01 2021-12-15
46 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Child with Joint Pains Dr. Vasana Kiridana, Consultant Paediatrician Batch 1992/93 2021-11-30
45 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Patient Presenting with Confusion Dr. Kamal Walgama, Consultant Psychiatrist Batch 1997/98 2021-11-24
44 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: Approach to a Larger Fundus in Obstetrics Dr. S. M. Fahim, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 2005/06 2021-11-17
43 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Case of the Crackling Lung Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, Consultant Respiratory Physician Batch 1995/96 2021-11-10
42 Getting Ready for the First Examination at the Medical Faculty Prof. Shirani Ranasinghe, Senior Professor in Biochemistry Dr. Indu Nanayakkara, Senior Lecturer in Physiology Dr. Ruwan Prematilake, Lecturer in Biochemistry Dr. Waruni Kosgallana, Lecturer in Anatomy 2021-11-09
41 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Patient Presenting with Rectal Bleeding Dr. Wasula Rathnaweera, Consultant General Surgeon Batch 2002/03 2021-11-03
40 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Neonate Presenting with a Convulsion Dr. Priyanga Dematawa, Consultant Neonatologist Batch 1998/99 2021-10-27
39 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Young Man with Social Withdrawal Dr. Vipula Wijesiri, Consultant Psychiatrist Batch 1999/2000 2021-10-13
38 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Couple who is Unable to Conceive Dr. Inosha Bambaranda, Clinical Research Fellow, Newcastle Fertility Center Batch 2003/04 2021-10-08
37 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Patient with Fever of Undetermined Aetiology Dr. Chamara Dalugama, Senior Registrar in Medicine Batch 2006/07 2021-09-29
36 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: An Anxious Man with Neck Swelling Dr. Buddhika Dassanayake, Consultant Surgeon Batch 2000/01 2021-09-22
35 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Child Presenting with Excessive Crying Prof. Thushara Kudagammana, Professor in Paediatrics & Consultant Paediatrician Batch 1990/91 2021-09-15
34 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: A Young Man presenting with Voices of Unknown People Dr. Dilini Vidusha, Senior Registrar and Lecturer in Psychiatry Batch 2006/07 2021-09-08
33 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: Approach to Pelvic Pain in a Middle-aged Woman Dr. Champika Gihan, Consultant Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 2000/01 2021-09-01
32 Case-based Discussion with MCQs: Young Lady with Facial Swelling Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya, Consultant Rheumatologist Batch 2003/04 2021-08-25
31 An Overview on Paediatric Orthopedic Conditions Dr. Ralinda Pallawala, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Batch 1992/93 2021-08-03
30 Wound Care: New Materials and Methods Dr. Manjula Peiris, Consultant Surgeon Batch 1996/97 2021-07-31
29 Management of Common Transfusion Reactions in Ward Settings Dr. Gamini Karunadhipathi, Consultant Transfusion Physician Batch 1981/82 2021-07-27
28 Heart Disease in Pregnancy Dr. Jagath Premadasa, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 1990/91 2021-07-17
21 The Long Case in Psychiatry Dr. Sajeewana Amarasinghe, Consultant Psychiatrist Batch 1990/91 2021-06-24
20 Management of Dengue in Children: Role of the First Contact Doctor Prof. Rasnayaka M. Mudiyanse, Professor in Paediatrics & Consultant Paediatrician Batch 1977/78 2021-06-22
19 COVID-19 Essentials for Medical Undergraduates Dr. Duminda Yasaratne, Consultant Respiratory Physician Batch 1997/98 2021-06-19
18 Head Injury in Neurosurgical Practice Dr. Thilak Thoradeniya, Consultant Neurosurgeon Batch 1991/92 2021-06-17
17 Obstetric Haemorrhage Dr. Punsiri Gunathilake, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 2000/01 2021-06-15
16 Advanced Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Perioperative Care required to prevent the Epidemic of End-stage Heart Disease in Sri Lanka Dr. Pandula Athauda-Arachchi, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Batch 1995/96 2021-06-12
15 Communicating with Patients Dr. Devasmika Ariyasinghe, Consultant Psychiatrist Batch 1995/96 2021-06-10
14 Rational Approach to Childhood Infections Dr. Vasana Kiridana, Consultant Paediatrician Batch 1992/93 2021-06-08
13 Use of Antibiotics in Clinical Practice Prof. Vasanthi Thevanesam, Professor in Microbiology Batch 1967/68 2021-06-05
12 An Update on Sepsis Prof. Vasanthi Pinto, Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care & Consultant Anaesthetist Batch 1984/85 2021-06-03
11 Ophthalmic Emergencies Dr. Saman Senanayake, Consultant Eye Surgeon Batch 1979/80 2021-06-01
10 Abdominal Trauma in Surgical Casualty Dr. Jeewantha Rathnayake, Consultant Surgeon Batch 1997/98 2021-05-29
09 Postmenopausal Bleeding and Cervical Malignancy Dr. Chaminda Jayalath, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 1997/98 2021-05-27
08 MCQ Tips Prof. Thilak Jayalath, Professor in Medicine & Consultant Physician Batch 1981/82 2021-05-25
07 ABC of Arthritis: Approach, Basics and Care Dr. Asanaka Nugaliyadda, Consultant Rheumatologist Batch 1999/2000 2021-05-22
06 Mood Disorders: Case-based Discussions and Key Exam Points Dr. Sayuri Perera, Consultant Psychiatrist Batch 1999/2000 2021-05-20
05 Supracondylar, Neck of Femur and Open Fractures – A Clinical Approach Dr. Harsha Ariyarathne, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Batch 1997/98 2021-05-18
04 Seniors Sharing Experiences High Performers at the Final MBBS Examination Batch 2013/14 2021-05-15
03 Approach to a Child with Developmental Delay Dr. Pathum Dissanayake, Consultant Paediatrician Batch 1996/97 2021-05-13
02 Principles in Managing Ovarian Malignancy Dr. Champika Gihan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Batch 2000/01 2021-05-11
01 Management of a Patient with Acute Breathlessness Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, Consultant Respiratory Physician Batch 1995/96 2021-05-08
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