Others

Research Students

PhD – Completed;  one student

–          Process of completion;  two students

MD – Community Medicine – completed; one student

MSc (med Admin) – completed; one student

CLINICAL TRIAL EXPERIENCE

  1. Open trial on efficacy of albendazole in asymptomatic microfilaraemia – 1991
    1. Double blind trial on efficacy of combination of antifilarial drugs – 1994

ATTEMPTS TO BE TRILINGUAL

  1. Followed the “Tamil for beginners”course conducted by the BCIS, May-Nov 1996
  2. Followed the “Tamil – Intermediate Course” Conducted by the BCIS, March to Dec 1999
  3. Passed GCE (OL) in Tamil Language

SERVICE AS AN EXAMINER/REVIEWER OF SCIENTIFIC WORK

PhD, MSc and M Phil Thesis Examiner

  1. Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, PhD
  2. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardhanapura, M.Phil, & MSc

Manuscript Reviewer for Peer-Reviewed National Journals

  1. Ceylon Medical Journal
  2. National Science Foundation Journal

Abstract Reviewer for Scientific Sessions

  1. Sri Lanka Medical Association
  2. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science

Reviewing of Research Proposals for Funding

National Science Foundation

CURRICULAR REVIEW

I underwent training through the training courses organized by the CVCD for curricular evaluation and subsequently participated in QA activities for the UGC.

  1. Review of the Department of Pharmacology, University of Peradeniya – 2006
  2. Review of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna – 2006
  3. Curriculum in medical ethics for South Asia region. Developed by the BSS of the Faculty of Medicine. 08.10.2007

EDITOR/EDITORIAL COMMITTEE MEMBER OF SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS

  1. Editor, Ceylon Journal of Medical Sciences (Since 1993)
  2. Editor, Sri Lanka Medical Library(Since 1999)
  3. Co-Editor, Sri Lanka Prescriber – Since 2000
  4. Felicitation volume of Professor T.W.Wikramanayake ; Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka January 2000(one of 3 Editors)

Invited Lectures

  1. Workshop on Drug Policy and Quality assurance –organized by the D/MT & S of the MoH, August 1990
  2. Prevalence and treatment of problems related to drug abuse. UNFDAC/WHO project of the NDDCB, Colombo 02.03.1991
  3. Rational use of antibiotics. First national workshop on essential drugs list and rational prescribing for new intern medical officers. Organized by the D/MT & S and the FMC, 17.02.1992
  4. Panelist of expert Group  convened to prepare National Codes of Ethics in Research, by the NARESA – March 1992
  5. Drug treatment of uncomplicated, chloroquine-resistant and severe and complicated malaria. Annual session of the SLMA1993. 25.03.1993
  6. Vasodilator mechanisms and their clinical relevance. Lecture to the Ceylon  College of Physicians 18.08.1994
  7. Student evaluation at the Medical Education workshop, University of Kelaniya, 1996
  8. Pharmacological aspects of endophthalmitis. Clinical meeting of the College of Ophthalmologists. 16.05.1997
  9. Evaluation Methods in Medical Education , training of trainers workshop in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, organized by the SLCOG, 13.12.1998
  10. Orientation to conducting PBL – steps in PBLs and managing student groups. Organized by the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, 21.01.1999
  11. Role of testing laboratories: Consumer awareness and quality assurance . Annual session of the Sri Lanka Association of testing laboratories 18.02.1999
  12. Generic prescribing in General Practice. CME activity of the Independent Medical Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka25.07.1999
  13. Workshop on Scientific Writing organized by the GRC of the SLAAS, 16th and 29thy October 1999
  14. Orientation programme for staff organized by the Applied Sciences Stream. Basic steps in the construction of problem based tutorial questions, the tutorial process and facilitation, Faculty of Medicine, 15.12.1999
  15. Invited speakers at the International Conference on Pharmaceutical affairs – focus on the quality and compliance issues of pharmaceuticals. Dec 17 th to Dec 20th , 1999 Kathmandu, Nepal, Organized by the USP-DQI , DIA Nepal and the GPAN>
  16. Writing MCQs, workshop organized for obstetricians, surgeons and anaesthesiologists of the extended faculty organized by the Clinical sciences Stream of the medical faculty, 22.02.2000
  17. Problem based learning – Discussion workshop organized  by the MEDARC , 03.05.2000
  18. Professional development training programme in Research and Evaluation, Stage 1: Introductory Module: ethics in Research and Evaluation; NEREC, faculty of Education , University of Colombo 26.06.2000
  19. Status of teaching of medical ethics and some aspects of functioning of Ethical Review Committees  in Sri Lanka, Kandy meeting 2000
  20. New antirheumatic drugs. Annual meeting of the Sri Lanka association of rheumatology and medical rehabilitation 22.10.2000
  21. Overview of small group discussions at workshop organized by the Behavioural sciences stream, faculty of medicine, 16.11.2000
  22. Problem based learning workshop organized for the FMC, 10.05,2001
  23. Consultative meeting to revise the drug estimate books Organized by the D/MT & S 21-22.06.2001
  24. Rational Drug Use for medical officers in the Galle District, Organized by the PDHS, Galle, SP 08.07.2002
  25. Training of cardiographers, workshop organized by the ET & R of the MoH 19.07.2002
  26. Presentation at the pharmaceutical representatives training course of the SLMA 02.08.2003
  27. Seminar on clinical research in Ayurveda at the Clinical research methodology workshop at the BMARI, Nawinna 20.08.2003
  28. Careers in the University at the career guidance workshops organized by the SLMA, 29.09.2002 and 03.10.2003
  29. Academic writing for the GRC of the SLAAS. 17.05,2005 and 31.05.2005
  30. Government’s role in the provision of essential drugs. Launch of ‘Activists manual on socioeconomic and cultural rights’ and workshop on Health as a socioeconomic right. Organized by the MoH. 29.05.2005
  31. Laws regulating medicines at the symposium organized by the 118th annual session of SLMA, 2005
  32. Ethics on the use of medicines during disaster situations, Forum for Research & Development, 2006
  33. Workshop organized by the MoH and the SLMA on Medicinal Drug Affordability and Cost Effective Prescribing – Colombo, 17.08.2007, p14
  34. Safety aspects of Western Medicines for General Dental Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka, 18.07.2010
  35. Presentation on MCQs at the Workshop on Basics in Medical education-An introductory workshop for medical teachers, FM Ragama, 12.07.2012
  36. Implementing National Medicinal Drug Policy: Sri Lankan Experience. Address to the suppliers convention organized by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation. 10.10.2012
  37. Rational prescribing for Intern Medical Officers, organized by the GMOA, 24.07.2011
  38. Workshop on ethical review of clinical trials, Organized by the Ethics Committee of the faculty of Medicine, 29th and 30thNov 2012
  39. Implementing National Medicinal Drug Policy: Sri Lankan Experience at the APACPH Conference, Colombo 13th to 18thOct 2012
  40. Career guidance at the seminar organized by the Career Guidance Committee of the FMC. 13.02.2013
  41. Supervision and Invigilation at the workshop organized by the Examination Committee of the FMC. 25.03.2013
  42. What a National Drug Regulatory Authority Act (NMDRA Act) should have? Perspective of a clinical pharmacologist. Presentation to the Organization of Professional Associations. 29.04.2014
  43. History of drug regulation in Sri Lanka. Presentation made at the felicitation function for Professor G.H.Fernando. Organized by the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura . 04.02.2014
  44. A critical appraisal of the NMDRA Act. Presentation made to the stake holder groups at the Blood Bank Auditorium. Function chaired by the Hon.Minister of Health. 06.06.2014
  45. Challenges of medicines regulation in Sri Lanka. Presidential address of the Sri Lanka Association of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 10.03.2015
  46. Aspects of medicines regulation in Sri Lanka. Presentation to the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry. 19.10.2015
  47. Overview of legal and policy regime controlling pharmaceutical drug abuse in Sri Lanka. Presentation at the seminar organized by the NDDCB and the UNODC. 24.05.2016
  48. Organizational set up to control pharmaceutical abuse and challenges faced by it. Presentation at the seminar organized by the NDDCB and the UNODC. 25.05.2016
  49. Prescription writing at the workshop organized by the Department of Pharmacology for preintern medical officers. Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine. 31.05.2017
  50. Presentation on “history of the Ceylon Journal of Medical Science” at the function to re-launch the Journal, Faculty of Medicine. 24.10.2017

Workshops Attended

  1. A course in computer application packages. Conducted by the ICT, UoC, march 1989
  2. Identification of educational objectives of the undergraduate medical education and teaching programme of the Faculty of Medicine. 16th and 17thFeb 1991
  3. Curriculum planning workshop conducted by the CD & EC of the FMC in Kandy – 1992
  4. Prescribing antibiotics at the First National Workshop on EDL and Rational Prescribing for new intern MOOs. 17.02.1992
  5. Consultation to revise the Drug Estimate Books of the MSD Organized by the Office of the D/MT & S. 27th and 28th Aug 1992
  6. Workshop on Rational Drug Use, Equity of Access and Health for All Organized by the Health Action International in Colombo, 8th to 12th Dec 1992
  7. Management of cancer pain. WHO workshop at CI, Maharagama 23.04.1993
  8. Workshop on National Pharmaceuticals Policy, Revision of the EDL and Revision of Drug Estimate Books. Organized by the DDG (LS) 14th and 15th July 1995
  9. International Medical Congress organized to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Colombo Medical Faculty. 24-29.07.1995
  10. Training course on Teaching and assessment Conducted by resource persons from the Edith Cowen University, Western Australia, Organized by the SDC of the U oC, 5th and 6th Oct 1995
  11. Consultation to revise essential drugs List and Standard Treatment Schedules , Organized by the DGHS and the CDDA 14th and 15th Feb 1997
  12. Consultation to CDD Regulations organized by the D/MT & S of the MoH 10th to 12th June 1997
  13. Finalization of contents, teaching/learning methods, sequencing and organization of modules. 29.07.1997
  14. Course on Management, Organized by the SLIDA for the FMC, 19th to 23rd Jan 1998
  15. Workshop on anaemia and strategies for children and adolescent girls. Organized  by the D/Nutrition of t5he MoH15.10.1998
  16. Workshop to develop recall procedures- organized by the D/MT & S of the MoH 29.12.1998
  17. Reaching excellence beyond reason. SDC of the UoC , 27.01.1999
  18. Seminar on research ethics conducted at the MRI, Resource person Professor V.Basnayake, 1999
  19. Conducting effective meetings. DSC of the UoC, 02.02.1999
  20. Setting goats and time management. SDC of UoC. 18.02.1999
  21. The future of the university; strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. SDC of the UoC, 11.03.1999
  22. Assessing student performance, SDC of the UoC, 12.08.1999
  23. Workshop on reflective practice. Organized by the SDC of the UoC. 30.03.2000
  24. Workshop on the National Drug Policy organized by the DGHS. 10.11.2000
  25. Workshop on quality assurance and reform in higher education processes. Organized by the SDC of the UoC 23.11.2000
  26. Workshop on iron supplementation organized by the Director/Nutrition of the MoH. 03.01.2001
  27. Programme on corporate planning for the senior administrative staff of the University of Colombo by the Skills Development Fund Limited. 01.07.2001
  28. Motivational skills for University academic and administrative staff. Organized by the SDC of the UoC. 14.07.2001
  29. Workshop on curriculum planning conducted by  Professor Raja Bandaranayake – Dec 2001
  30. Charting personal and institutional development through action learning for university academic and administrative staff. Organized by the SDC of the UoC, 15.03.2002
  31. Crisis management for university academic and administrative staff. Organized by the SDC of the UoC, 30.04.2002
  32. Prioritising research organized by the Faculty of Medicine, UoC. Resource person Dr.B.Jayaweera of the WHO. 2002
  33. International conference on curricular change in medical schools, FMC 30th June to 3rd July 2002
  34. Diabetes in Asia 2002 Organized by the Diabetes Association of Sri Lanka, 4th International conference, Colombo 6thand 7th July 2002
  35. Curriculum design and effective student learning. Organized by the SDC of the UoC. 07.01.2003
  36. Ensuring teaching quality at the Department level. Organized by the SDC of the UoC. 21.04.2003
  37. Evaluating Teaching and Student Feedback. Conducted by staff of the University of Western Australia 16.05.2003
  38. Leadership for quality teaching and learning for university academic staff. Organized by the SDC of the UoC.26.05.2003
  39. Strategic planning and strategic practice for Heads of Departments and Deans. Organized by the SDC of the UoC, 28.05.2003
  40. Handling money in the University. Organized by the SDC of the UoC. 02.06.2003
  41. Negotiation skills. Conducted by the British Council, Colombo, 25.11.2003
  42. Handling difficult customers and colleagues. Conducted by the British Council, Colombo. 2003
  43. Revising the manual of management off drugs. Organized by the D/MT & S, 25.03.2004
  44. A guide to staff and education development. Workshop conducted by Professor David Baume. 26.10.2004
  45. Symposium on evidence based medicine and Cochraine reviews. Organized by the getting Research into Practice Subcommittee(GRIPS) of the SLMA. 28.05.2005
  46. Strategic online publishing Organized by INASP and Sida/SAREC Library supplement project of UoC. Kandy 30.05. 2005 to 03.06.2005
  47. Workshop on Curriculum Development conducted by Professor Marjory Davies, University of Dundee, 17th to 20th July 2005
  48. Research in Medical Education workshop conducted by Dr.McAleer, Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, Scotland. 3rd to 5th April 2006
  49. Ethical issues in reproductive health research Organized by the Department of Reproductive Health and Research and the WHO3rd to 5th May 2006
  50. Getting students to take greater responsibility for their learning. Organized by the SDC of the UoC. 08.08.2006
  51. Ethics: A friend of research, Intensive course on bioethics. Organized by the Forum for Research and development, Institute for Research and Development, 13th to 16th January 2007
  52. Certificate course in research ethics. ERC FMC, 24th and 25th April 2008
  53. Development of national guidelines for protection of “animal participants” in research by the ERC FMC 11.09.2008
  54. Editorial workshop of the Sri Lanka Journals On;ine organized by the Sida/SAREC support project of the UoC and the INASP, 30th and 31st June 2009
  55. 44th APACPH Conference  in Sri Lanka. 15th to 17th Oct 2012
  56. Third biannual conference of South Asian Associations of Physiologists and the 25th Anniversary Conference of the PSSL, Sri Lanka 7th to 9th Nov 2012
  57. Ethical Review of Clinical Trials, ERC FMC 29th and 30th Nov 2012
  58. Prerequisites for successful implementation of 5S programme. SLIDA. 07.03.2008
  59. Curriculum retreat (held at Bentota). Faculty of Medicine 20-21.06.2015
  60. What every paediatrician and pharmacologist should know about paediatric clinical pharmacology. GRIP roadshow, Precongress workshop organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 10.06.2016
  61. Second annual Faculty Curriculum Retreat. Faculty of Medicine. 29-30.10.2016
  62. Development of national guidelines.  Precongress workshop organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 13.10.2017

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