The launch of the Sri Lanka Journal of Medical Sciences, the official journal of the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and University Hospital Kotelwala Defence University, was marked by a significant moment when the first copy was ceremonially handed over to the Vice-Chancellor, Radm HDU Dammika Kumara, VSV, USP, psc. Co-editors Professor Namal Wijesinghe and Professor ThamasRead More…
IRC 2024 The Faculty of Medicine sessions of the 17th International Research Conference (IRC) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) was held on September 26–27, 2024 at the Faculty of Medicine premises.Plenary Session: The plenary session, themed “Changing Landscapes in Medical Science with AI,” featured distinguished speakers:Vidya Jyothi Professor Vajira H.W. DissanayRead More…
KDU Secured an Impressive 2nd Place in Inter University Internal Medicine 2024 Competition General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University’s medical team proudly secured an impressive second place in the highly competitive Inter University Internal Medicine 2024 competition, held online on September 18, 2024. This prestigious event, organized by the Sri Lankan College of Internal Medicine, gaRead More…
KDU Emerge 3rd Place in ASN Inter-University Neurology Quiz General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University medical team achieved a remarkable third place at the ASN Inter-University Neurology Quiz 2024, held at the Courtyard by Marriott on 03rd of August 2024. Organized by the Association of Sri Lankan Neurologists, the event was participated by 12 medical faculties across Sri Lanka.The quizRead More…
Career Guidance Program The Career Guidance Program was held on March 25th, 2024 via Zoom with a participation of 177 enthusiastic medical graduates. The program featured an esteemed lineup of respected medical experts from different specialties, who graciously shared their experiences and expertise.The event provided a platform for students to gain insights into various medical career pathRead More…
KDU’s excellence depicted in Times Higher Education Impact Ranking tables 2022 KDU has been ranked 2nd in Sri Lanka for Quality of Education in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings tables, 2022. Also, in terms of the overall ranking, it has been placed 4th in the country and 801 – 1000 globally.KDU’s ranking in SDG 4 (quality education) reflects KDU’s contribution to improving Read More…
Day Scholar Inauguration Ceremoney, Faculty of Medicine – Intake 39 The inauguration ceremony for Day Scholars of Intake 39 of the Faculty of Medicine (FOM) was held on 20th January 2022 at 9000 hrs at the Auditorium, FGS, KDU, Ratmalana. Major General Milinda Peiris RWP RSP VSV USP ndc psc MPhil, the Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) graced the event as tRead More…
Inaugural Lecture and Oath Taking Ceremony- MBBS Students- Intake 38 Inaugural lecture and oath taking ceremony of the MBBS Students of Intake 38 was held on 12th January 2022 at the Main Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, KDU. Colonel (Prof) RW Seneviratne graced the occasion as the chief guest and delivered the guest lecture.Major General MP Peiris, the Vice Chancellor of KDU; BRead More…
Interfaculty Neurology Quiz 2021 Conducted by the Association of Sri Lankan NeurologistsTeam KDU consisted of Intake 34 MBBS students who participated in the Interfaculty Neurology Quiz 2021 was placed 5th giving KDU a formidable reputation. KDU team of 4th year medical students who are still doing pre-professorial appointments competed with pre-intern medical officers from all other state medRead More…
Intermedical Faculty Paedaitric Quiz 2021 Organised by the Sri Lanka College of PaediatriciansTeam KDU became the runners up after a tight contest at the recently concluded Inter-medical Faculty Paediatric Quiz conducted by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians. This is a very prestigious quiz which was held after a lapse of five years.Prof Ishani Rodrigo (Head-Paediatrics), Prof. Narada WarRead More…