Prof. MHJ Ariyaratne

MBBS (Col), MS (Col), FRCS (Eng), FRCS(Ed), FCS (SL), Senior Fellow (PGIM)
Professor in Surgery
Qualifications
Publications
Working Experience
Awards & Grants
Involvement with other Organizations
Other
  • Qualifications

  • Qualifications

    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

    Qualifications and Fellowships

    1. 1981 - MBBS Colombo with Second Class Honours, in 2nd MB Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    2. 1990 - MD Surgery Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    3. 1991 - FRCS (Ed) Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
    4. 1992 - FRCS (Eng) Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
    5. 2009 - Senior Fellow of the PGIM, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    6. 2013 - FCS(SL) Fellow of the College of Surgeons Sri Lanka


    Professional Registrations

    1. 1982 - Full Registration - Sri Lanka Medical Council, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Reg. No. 7584
    2. 1992 - Board Certification - As a Specialist in General Surgery in Sri Lanka
  • Publications

  • Publications

    Books

    1. Latest edition - 2019 Ariyaratne MHJ, Guide to Surgical Appointments, 3rd ed, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
    2. Latest edition - 2019 Ariyaratne MHJ. 2008. A Photographic Guide to Common Short Cases in Surgery.Sri Lanka: Dayawansa Jayakody and Company Ltd. ISBN 978-955-1803-05-6
    3. Latest edition - 2019 Ariyaratne MHJ, 2008, A guide to surgical appointments, 1st ed, University of Kelaniya, ISBN 978-955-1803-04-9
    4. Ariyaratne MHJ. 2008. A Photographic Guide to Common Short Cases in Surgery.Sri Lanka: Dayawansa Jayakody and Company Ltd. ISBN 978-955-1803-05-6
    5. Ariyaratne MHJ, 2008, A guide to surgical appointments, 1st ed, University of Kelaniya, ISBN 978-955-1803-04-9
    6. Ariyaratne MHJ, Wijesooriya SR, Short Cases in Surgery. [E-book]. Sri Lanka: 2007. ISBN 978-955-1803-06-3
    7. Ariyaratne MHJ, Karunanayake A 2009, Hand book on examination of spine, upper limb joints and lower limb joints University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka ISBN 978-955-9044-79-6
    8. Ariyaratne MHJ, Wijesuriya S.R.E, Cohort and Case Control Studies, In: Deen K.I., Kumar R.R., eds. Successful Surgical Research How to Plan, Perform and Publish. New Delhi: BI Publications Pvt Ltd. 2006. Pp
    9. Prof. M.H. Jayantha Ariyaratne Breast Cancer Guide(English) ISBN: 978-955-1803-07-0. 
    10. Prof. M.H. Jayantha Ariyaratne Breast Cancer Guide(Sinhala translation) First print: 2011 ISBN978-955-1803-08-7
    11. Prof. M.H. Jayantha Ariyaratne Breast Cancer Guide(Tamil translation) ISBN: 978-955-1803-09-4. In the process of being printed
    12. Guide to Surgical Appointments ISBN 978-955-1803-9 Revised Edition 2016.
    13. Handbook- MBBS Degree Programme 2015/2016, Faculty of Medicine, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
    14. A Photographic Guide to Common Short Cases in Surgery - Revised Edition 2019.
    15. Breast Cancer Guide Prof. MHJ Ariyaratne ISBN 978-955-7519-12-8 Thinetha Publishers 2015

    Publications

    1. Sundaresan KT, Sugirtha S, Devanarayana NM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Prevention of presacral haemorrhage using thumb tacks. The Ceylon Medical Journal 1999; 44: pp. 87-88
    2. Hewavisenthi SJDeS, Ariyaratne MHJ, Gunawardene PAHA. Mixed medullary follicular carcinoma - an unusual thyroid neoplasm. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2000; 45: pp. 34-35
    3. Malalasekera AP, Ariyaratne MHJ, Fernando R, Perera D, Deen KI. Cost accounting in a surgical unit in a teaching hospital - a pilot study. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2003; 48(3): pp. 71-74
    4. Siriwardana PN, Satheesan B, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Natural course of acquired undescended testes in boys. British Journal of Surgery 2003; 90: pp. 728-731 2003; 90:1609 (comment)
    5. Case report- Ratnayake SAGR, Ariyaratne MHJ, Hewavisenthi SJDeS, Choriocarcinoma presenting as a renal tumour. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2006; 51(3): p. 127
    6. Liyanage CAH, De Zylva S, Kumarage SK, Perera DM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Platelet function and antiplatelet therapy. British Journal of Surgery 2007; 94: pp. 674-682 -Letters to the Editor
    7. Perera MTPR, Deen KI, Wijesuriya SRE, Kumarage SK, De Zylva STU, Ariyaratne MHJ. Sexual and urinary dysfunction following excision of the rectum compared with segmental colectomy. Colorectal Disease 2007;
    8. Perera MTPR, Wijesuriya SRE, Kumarage SK, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Inflammatory pseudotumour of the liver caused by a migrated fish bone The Ceylon Medical Journal 2007; 52(4): pp. 141-142
    9. Thamara Perera, Ruwan E Wijesuriya, Suraweera PHR, Kumudu Wijewardene, Sumudu K Kumarage, Ariyaratne MHJ, Kemal I Deen. The prevalence of colorectal cancer and survival in patients from the Gampaha District, North Colombo region. The Ceylon Medical Journal 2008; 53(1): pp. 17-21
    10. Deen KI, Senaratne MSJ, Ariyaratne MHJ, Samarasekara DN.Basic surgical training in Sri Lanka: First year trainees view
    11. Deen KI, Paris MAS, Ariyaratne MHJ, Samarasekera DN. Prospective clincal and functional audit of emergency and elective haemorrhoidectomy. The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 1999; 17: pp. 10-13
    12. Banagala ASK, Ariyaratne MHJ. The Rambewa bus bomb; a clinico-pathological review. The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 2001; 19(2): pp. 33-37
    13. Liyanage CAH, Abeygunawardene S, Ariyaratne MHJ, De Zylva S, Kumarage S, Deen KI Clopidogrel and surgery. The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 2007; 25(1): pp. 24-25
    14. Liyanage CAH, Abeygunawardene S, Ratnayake G, Ariyaratne MHJ, Kumarage S, Deen KI. Colorectal cancers in the young. The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 2007; 25(1): p. 24
    15. Rathnayaka MMG, Munasinghe BNL, Parimalendran R, Kumarage SK, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Is biofeedback effective in faecal incontinence- The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 2007; 25(1): p. 37
    16. Banagala ASK, Ariyaratne MHJ. Trap gun injuries in rural Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 2007; 25: pp.18-24
    17. Kumarage SK, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. The basis for laparoscopic surgery in gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). The Newsletter of the College of Surgeons of SriLanka 2007: pp.4-6
    18. Munasinghe BNL, Rathnayake MMG, Parimalendran R, Kumarage SK, De Zylva S, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Biofeedback with and without surgery for faecal incontinence improves maximum squeeze pressure, saline retention capacity and quality of life. Indian Journal of Gastroenterology 2008; 27(1): pp5-7
    19. Histological types of breast carcinoma reported at University Surgical Unit Ragama in last three years (Poster Presentation) Pathiraja PDM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Perera WATM, Rupasinghe GN, Nishad AAN The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 26th - 29th August 2009
    20. Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome - clinical criteria (Poster Presentation) Pathiraja PDM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Nishad AAN Perera WATM, Wickramasinghe NAS The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 26th -29th August 2009
    21. Mode of presentation and clinical tumor staging in breast carcinoma (Poster Presentation) Perera WATM, Pathiraja PDM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Marasinghe MMNA, Dilesha WAL The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 26th - 29th August 2009
    22. Risk Factor for road traffic accidents (Poster Presentation) Perera WATM, Pathiraja PDM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Marasinghe MMNA, Maduranga LT The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 26th - 29th August 2009
    23. Risk factors in breast carcinoma (Poster Presentation) Marasinghe MMNA, Perera WATM, Pathiraja PDM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Alahakon DMIS The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 26th - 29th August 2009
    24. Clinical presentation, demographic details of patients with hypothyroidism attending to NCTH Ragama (Free Papers) Pathiraja PDM, Perera WATM, Ariyaratne MHJ, Nishad AAN, Alahakon DMIS The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 26th - 29th August 2009
    25. Obstructing left colonic lesions: to restore continuity or to divert: A 12 year experience (PP) CAH Liyanage, NSA Wickramasinghe, WL Dilesha, Z Hassen, MHJ Ariyaratne, SK Kumarage, KI Deen The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery Vol. 26, No. 2 December 2008.
    26. Successful Management of Intestinal and Pancreatic Fistulae: by multimodal therapy (PP) CAH Liyanage, G Rathnayake, MHJ Ariyaratne, KI Deen The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery Vol. 26, No. 2 December 2008.
    27. Post Graduate Training in Department of Surgery, University of kelaniya, Sri Lanka (OP) MHJ Ariyaratne, CAH Liyanage, Pathiraja PDM, KI Deen, R Fernando, D Perera S de Zylva SK Kumarage, The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery Vol. 26, No. 2 December 2008.
    28. Demographic details, mode of presentation, contributory factors and outcome of trauma patients who visited North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama from 01st April - 01st July 2009 Ariyaratne MHJ, Wanigasekera HLACR, Rupasinghe GN, Dilesha WL 10th Annual Research symposium, Faculty of Graduates Studies, University of Kelaniya - 17th December - 18th December 2009
    29. Audit on quality of care given to the patients who attended the Professorial Surgical Clinic Ariyaratne MHJ, Perera WATMN, Wanigasekera HLACR 10th Annual Research symposium, Faculty of Graduates Studies, University of Kelaniya - 17th December - 18th December 2009
    30. Trap gun injuries in rural Sri Lanka ASK Banagala, MHJ Ariyaratne - General Hospital, Anuradhapura The Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery Vol. 25, No. 2 December 2007.
    31. Liyanage CAH, Ariyaratne MHJ, Dankanda DHCHP, Deen KI. Multiple choice questions as a ranking tool: a friend or foe-. South East Asian Journal of Medical Education. Vol 3 No.1. Pp-62-64. June 2009
    32. Ariyaratne MHJ, Jayatunge DNU. The value of sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery.(leading article).Vol 30, No.1 pp 5-8, June 2012
    33. Chandrasinghe PC, Ariyaratne MHJ. Current concepts in the management of chronic wounds. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery.(leading article).Vol 28. No. 02. 2010
    34. Ariyaratne MHJ, Dilesha WL. New concepts of breast cancer aetiology. Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery.(leading article). Vol 27, no.2 2009
    35. Ariyaratne Jayantha Teaching and Learning in the University System.Golden Jubilee Commemoration Volume of the University of Kelaniya. 2009
    36. Exploring infections as an aetiological agent of breast carcinoma Ariyaratne MHJ, Ariyaratne MHJD - Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery 2012; 30(2):20-23 First author
    37. Understanding the effects of surgical procedures on the immune system Ariyaratne MHJ, Ariyaratne MHJD. SILHOETTE - The Annual Scientific Magazine of the KDU 2014/2015 First author.
    38. Unit experience of  breast carcinoma and practice of self breast examination amongst patients as a screening method at professional surgical unit - CNTH; Abeyratne IGKP, Pinto MDP, Ariyaratne MHJ
    39. An evaluation of gender, obesity, age, diabetes mellitus and occupation as risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome PDM Pathiraja, MHJ Ariyaratne. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Session 2010.
    40. Has the stage of breast cancer at presentation improved during the last decade KBVSVT Dharmasiri A Nushra, KUA Dalpadadu, MHJ Ariyaratne The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic Sessions 2010.
    41. Complications of loop ileostomy closure and their implications for extended enterostomal therapy: A prospective clinical study - MMG.Ratnayake, SK Kumarage, SRE Munasinghe, MHJ Ariyaratne, KI Deen August 2008.

    Presentations

    1. Janapriya MM, Ariyaratne MHJ. Single handed Surgery in a large base hospital. Presented at the 96th Anniversary sessions. The Sri Lanka Medical association, 1983
    2. Ariyaratne MHJ. An analysis of the problems of surgical workload in the periphery of Sri Lanka; A personal experience. Presented at the Joint Academic Sessions. SLMA and Anuradhapura Clinical Society, 1995
    3. Deen KI, Paris MAS, Ariyaratne MHJ, Samarasekera DN. Prospective clinical and functional evaluation of emergency and elective haemorrhoidectomy. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 1997
    4. Deen KI, Weelgama U, Kumara GMCJ, Ariyaratne MHJ, Samarasekera DN. Hospital acquired surgical infections: which bug - what to use - Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 1997
    5. Samarasekera DN, Ariyaratne MHJ, Welgama U. Laparotomy: A technique for the management of recurrent or intractable abdominal sepsis. Presented at the Academic sessions. Galle Medical Association, 1997
    6. Deen KI, Samarasinghe KW, Ariyaratne MHJ, Samarasekara DN, Senarathne J, Ranasinghe A, Rodrogo D. Randomized controlled trial of 1 versus 3 dose Cefuroxime + Metronidazole prophylaxis , without a loading dose in appendicectomy. Presented at the joint Academic Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka and the Gastroenterological & Digestive Endoscopy Society of Sri Lanka, 1998
    7. Samarasekara DN, Gunawardane PAHA, Ariyaratne HWAN, Samarajeewa RMPRA, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Long term morbidity following total mastectomy and axillary clearance for carcinoma. Is it an acceptable procedure- Presented at the Academic Sessions. Galle Medical Association, 1998
    8. Samarasekara DN, Paris MAS, Ariyaratne HWAN, Samarajeewa RMPRA, Ariyaratne MHJ. Prepuceplasty: A simple procedure that prevents unnecessary circumcisions in children. Presented at the Academic Sessions. Galle Medical Association, 1998
    9. Samarasekara DN, Samarajeewa RMPRA, Ariyaratne HWAN, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Incisional hernia: Is it the fault of “the patient or the surgeon” Presented at the Academic Sessions. Galle Medical Association, 1998
    10. Niriella DA, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI, Hewavisenthi J. Use of fine needle aspiration cytology in preoperative assessment of thyroid nodules-Is it worth the while -. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 1999
    11. Deen KI, Paris S, Ariyaratne MHJ, Samarasekera DN. Are loading doses of antibiotic required in wound infection prophylaxis - Results of a Randomized trial in appendicectomy. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the British Society of Gastroenterology. Glasgow, 1999
    12. Gunawardhana PAHA, Punchihewa R, Pathirana K, Ariyaratne MHJ.The plain x-ray in patients with acute abdomen- is it an outdated investigation- Presented at the International Conference and Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2000
    13. Malalasekera AP, Perera R, Gunasekera N, Fernando R, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI, Perera D. How much does it cost to have an operation in the health service- Results of a prospective pilot study. Presented at the International Conference and Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons, 2000
    14. Ratnayake SAGR, Hewavisenthi SJDeS, Ariyaratne MHJ, Rupasinghe S. Response to neoadjuvant therapy in breast cancer: tumour regression and lymph node status. Presented at the International Conference and Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2001
    15. Sabaratnum VY, Kadupitige PS, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Present and awareness of self examination of the breast in breast cancer. Presented at the International Conference and Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2002
    16. Fernando MAB, Deen KI, Fernando R, Ariyaratne MHJ, Ranathunga KSS, Sabarathnam VY, Wijesooriya GM. A randomized controlled trial comparing oral laxatives versus small volume enema large volume enema bowel preparation for flexible sigmoidoscopy. Presented at the International conference and Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2002
    17. Sabaratnum VY, Ariyaratne MHJ. Out patient flexible cystoscopy: Prospective single center experience. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions - Kandy (SARC) The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2003
    18. Fernando MAB, Deen KI, Fernando R, Ariyaratne MHJ. A Randomised Trial of Oral Bisacodyl Compared with Small or Large Volume Enema Bowel Preparation for Endoscopy of the Rectosigmoid and Descending Colon. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the British Society of Gastroenterology . Birmingham, 2006
    19. Kumarage S, Wijesuriya R, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Results of Surgery for Recurrent Rectal Cancer. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2006
    20. Liyanage CAH, Danakanda DHCHP, Munasinghe BNL, Deen KI, Ariyaratne MHJ. Perception of the common MCQ amongst the recently passed out graduates of the Faculty of Medicine, Kelaniya. Presented at the 27th Anniversary Academic Sessions. PGIM University of Colombo, 2007
    21. Munasinghe BNL, Liyanage CAH, Ariyaratne MHJ. Symptoms, signs and tumour stage at presentation - a single-centre experience in breast cancer. Presented at the 27th Anniversary Academic Sessions. PGIM University of Colombo, 2007
    22. Munasinghe BNL, Ariyaratne MHJ. The appendix: a comparative study of the anatomy knowledge of medical students from differing curricula. Presented at the Young Researchers - Symposium. Faculty of Medicine University of Kelaniya, 2007
    23. Rathnayake G, Kumarage SK, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. The development of stoma care in Sri Lanka. Presented at the 6th Malaysian Colorectal Conference & 5th Congress of the Asian Society of Stoma Rehabilitation. Malaysia, 2008
    24. Ariyaratne MHJ, Liyanage CAH, Pathiraja PDM, Deen KI, Fernando R, Perera D, de Zylva S, Kumarage SK. Postgraduate training in Department of Surgery, University of Kelaniya. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka , 2008
    25. Liyanage CAH, Wickramasinghe NSA, Dilesha WL, Hassen Z, Ariyaratne MHJ, Kumarage SK, Deen KI. Obstructing left colonic lesions: to restore continuity or to divert; A 12 year experience. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2008
    26. Liyanage CAH, Rathnayake G, Ariyaratne MHJ, Deen KI. Successful management of intestinal and pancreatic fistulae: by multimodal therapy. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions. The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2008
    27. Liyanage CAH, Deen KI., Ariyaratne MHJ. Chronic Pancreatitis following Alcohol Abuse. Presented at the 8th world congress of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association. Mumbai, 2008
    28. Ariyaratne MHJ. Delivering remote healthcare in rural areas. Presented at the Conference of the Asia Pacific Advanced Network.-Teleconferencing, 2008
    29. Seneviratne MP, Wijekoon CN, Ariyaratne MHJ, Pathmeswaran A Aetiological diagnosis of hyperthyroidism: Usefulness of the Investigations performed at the outpatient clinic of a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. 42nd Annual Academic sessions, Ceylon College of Physicians, 24th - 26th September 2009
    30. Equity, Transformability, and Sustainability; Ariyaratne MHJ 12th Annual Research Symposium November 2011.
  • Working Experience

  • Working Experience

    Present Employment

    1. DVC Academic) of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) from 21/11/2015 upto date.
    2. Head Surgical Directorate UHKDU since 2019 upto date.

    Past Employment

    Academic and clinical duties up to 30th of June 2012

    • Head and Professor in Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Senior Consultant Surgeon at the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama.
    • Senior Lecturer, Dept of Surgery Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, and Consultant Surgeon Colombo North Teaching Hospital - Ragama, Sri Lanka. - from 1st April 1996 up to 30th of March 2009.
    • Professor in Surgery, Dept. of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya from 01st of April 2009
    • Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, KDU from 08/01/2015 to 22/04/2020.

    Additional professional activities

    • Examiner in MS Surgery Part I Examination 1997 -2000
    • Examiner in MS Surgery Part II Examination 2001 - 2012
    • Chief Coordinator MS/MD Surgery 2007, 2009, 2011
    • Examiner MS (Otorhinolaryngology) Part II Examination 2007 - 2011
    • Undergraduate Examiner in Surgery, Physiology, Anatomy, Pathology since 1996 upto date
    • Examiner MRCS Edin.
    • National Coordinator common MCQ in Surgery 2007 & 2012
    • Examiner and Coordinator ERPM up to date

    Other Posts

    • Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery.(leading article)
  • Awards & Grants

  • Awards & Grants

    1. WHO Fellowship to India, Endoscopic Urology - Sanjay Gandhi Institute, Lucknow
    2. Award from the Sri Lanka Army for the services rendered to the wounded soldiers treated at the Denzil Kobbekaduwa Memorial Hospital Anuradhapura and Palaly Army Hospital Jaffna
    3. Special award from the Naval Headquarters for organizing the operation theatre and running the surgical clinic in the Naval Headquarters Hospital
  • Involvement with other Organizations

  • Involvement with other Organizations

    At professional organizations

    • Member of the Board of Study in Surgery - PGIM 1997-2012
    • Member board of management of PGIM 2009-2012
    • Member AAAED PGIM from 2009 up to date
    • Senior Fellow of the PGIM, Postgraduates Institute of Medicine University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
    • Member, British Stapling Society 2000

    Professional memberships

    • Life Member Sri Lanka Medical Association
    • Life Member College of Surgeons Sri Lanka
    • Life Member Gastroenterological Society of Sri Lanka
    • Council Member - The Sri Lanka Association of Urological Surgeon
    • Member European Association of Urology
    • Member European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists
    • Member American Society of Breast Disease
       

    Curriculum development
    Member of sub-committee on the clinical skills strand - 2000
    Member of urinary module since 2000
    Committee member of the integrated module in alcohol 2001
    Member of reproductive module phase I and II in 2000 to 2003
    Member of the committee on clinical strand of the new curriculum -2002
    Member of skin and locomotor system module - Phase II
    Chairperson of urinary module 2005
    Departmental coordinator for all the modules in the new curriculum 2006-2012
    Member of the Technical Evaluation Committee, Faculty of Medicine

    Coordinator of the Nimthera Kala Ulela, University of Kelaniya

  • Other

  • Other

    EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES

    1. Wildlife enthusiast, member of the Wildlife Protection Society since 1984
    2. Represented the Medical college Cricket team 11
    3. Captained the Medical College football team 1980
    4. Member Arts Circle University of Kelaniya from 2006-2012
    5. Advisor Cultural Centre Faculty of Medicine, University of Keleniya
    6. Senior Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya

    SPECIAL TRAINING AND SYMPOSIA ATTENDED

    1. Workshop on Accident and Emergency care and ALTS course conducted at the Royal Infirmary Hull, England in February 1991
    2. Endoscopic Urology Training Sanjay Gandhi Institute, Lucknow, India
    3. Training in laparoscopic cholecystectomy North Tyne Side General Hospital UK
    4. Training in vascular surgery North Tyne Side General Hospital UK
    5. Training in upper and lower GI endoscopy Professorial Surgical Unit Colombo
    6. Special training in cardiothoracic surgery National Hospital Colombo for nearly 3 years 1983-1986
    7. Workshops-Surgical workshop on 17/11/86, at General Hospital Colombo and PGIM, Colombo, conducted by Mr. RM Kirk MS, FRCS, of Royal Free Hospital and Mr. AN Henry FRCS, of London
    8. Surgical Workshop from 23/01/88 to 6/2/88 at General Hospital Colombo and PGIM Colombo conducted by Mr. WHF Thomson FRCS of Gloucester Royal Hospital and Mr. GSE Dowd MD, FRCS, of Homerton Hospital, London
    9. Followed the Hunterian course at the Hunterian Institute, The Royal College of Surgeons of England March - April 1992
      Special training in curriculum development and evaluation
    10. Special training in SBR & EM MCQ in Surgery