Ceylon College of Physicians

Ceylon College of Physicians

College News 2013 / 1

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Fellows and Members,

Let me first thank all of you for bestowing on me the honour and privilege of serving the Ceylon College of Physicians as its 37th President. I pledge to do my very best to continue the excellent work done by the distinguished past presidents.

I thank all the members who have kindly agreed to grace the council in 2013. We are privileged to have many past presidents and senior members who can guide us with their wisdom, and many energetic young members who can actively help us in the various activities planned for the year.

The theme for the year 2013 is “Physicians

for the Future”, and the many activities we have planned will focus on the young physician members of the College. In keeping with this, we hope to actively engage the junior members in our activities, and encourage them to play an active role in shaping the future of the College. As many of the young physicians are working in stations outside the main cities and teaching centres, we hope to have regular academic programmes in several outstation venues. We would also like to forge closer links with the subspeciality Colleges and Associations related to the speciality of Medicine.

I earnestly request all of you to support us in the many activities we have planned for the year. Your thoughts and ideas are most welcome. We would like to hear what you think about the role of the College in patient care, advocacy, training, research and health promotion.

Dr Udaya Ranawaka President


The ceremonial induction of Dr Udaya K Ranawaka as the 37th president of Ceylon College of Physicians - 2013, by the outgoing President, Prof Sarath Lekamwasam was held at Kings Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

CEYLON COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

No. 341 /1, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya. Tel: 2888146 Fax : 2888119 E mail : [email protected]

web : ccp.lk

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Keep your dates free

Main academic events in the CCP calendar - 2013

Annual Academic Sessions 12th–14th September Cinnamon Grand Hotel

Foundation Sessions 25th and 26th July

Anuradhapura

Joint Regional Clinical Meetings

Kurunegala 15th February

Jaffna 5th and 6th April

Hambanthota 17th May


COUNCIL

President Dr Udaya Ranawaka

President - Elect Dr Kirthi Gunasekera

Immediate Past President Prof Sarath Lekamwasam

Honorary Joint Secretaries Dr Senaka Bandusena Dr Dinithi Fernando

Honorary Treasurer Dr Ananda Wijewickrama

Trust Representative Dr Nanda Amarasekera

Past President Representatives Dr Selvie Perera Dr H N Rajaratnam Prof Janaka De Silva

Fellow Representatives Dr Naomali Amarasena Dr Sarath Gamini De Silva Dr M K Ragunathan

Council Dr Kamani Wanigasuriya Dr Priyankara Jayawardena Dr Channa Ranasinha Dr Nihal Gunatillake Dr Chandanie Wanigatunge Dr Panduka Karunanayake Dr Uditha Bulugahapitiya Dr Nirmala Wijekoon Dr M T M Riffsy Dr Upul Dissanayake Prof Sisira Siribaddana

Dr Manohari P Seneviratne

Other Colleges’ Representative Dr Gaya Katulanda (College of Pathologists) Dr Jithangi Wanigasinghe (College of Paediatricians)

Co-editors Prof Rezvi Sheriff Prof Saman Gunatilake

Outstation Members Dr Arosha Dissanayake Dr Mahesan Guruparan

Junior Members Dr Selvarajah Mathu Dr N J Dahanayaka


INDUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT – 2013 19th

January 2013

The ceremonial induction of Dr Udaya K Ranawaka as the 37th President of Ceylon College of Physicians - 2013, by the outgoing President, Prof S Lekamwasam was held at Kings Court, Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.


ANNUAL ACADEMIC SESSIONS 12th

- 14th

September 2013

The 46th Annual Academic Sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians: 12th - 14th September 2013

The Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 2013 is scheduled from 12th – 14th September 2013 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

This year, the sessions will be held jointly with the Royal College of Physicians, London. The Annual Academic Sessions is the focal event in the College’s academic calendar and as in previous years, a vibrant programme of academic activity is being planned.

FOUNDATION SESSIONS 25TH

AND 26TH

JULY 2013

The 3rd Foundation Sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians: 25th and 26th July 2013 The Foundation Sessions for 2013 will be held in Anuradhapura on 25th and 26th July 2013.


FOR THE DIARY

YOUNG PHYSICIANS FORUM & COLLEGE LECTURES Young Physicians Forum will be held on Tuesdays at the Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7. College Lectures will be held on Tuesdays at the Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.

12th February 2013 -

12th March 2013 -

9th April 2013 -

14th May 2013 -

11th June 2013 -

9th July 2013 -

13th August 2013 -

12th February 2013 - Dr Rohitha Jayamaha

12th March 2013 - Dr Niroshana Dahanayaka

9th April 2013 - Dr Eranga Wijewickrama

14th May 2013 - Dr Thushara De Silva

11th June 2013 - Dr Anura Hewageegana

9th July 2013 - Dr Udaya Ralapanawa

13nd August 2013 - Dr Niranjala Meegodavidana


SPECIALITY UPDATES The Ceylon College of Physicians has arranged a series of Speciality Updates in collaboration with the relevant sub speciality societies, associations and colleges. Speciality updates will be held at the Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association, Wijeyrama Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Date Specialty Coordinator 29th January Respiratory Dr Kirthi Gunasekera Dr Chandimani Undugodage 26th February Gastroenterology Dr Madunil Niriella

21st March Endocrinology Dr Prasad Katulanda

30th April Neurology Dr Jithangi Wanigasinghe

28th May Haematology Dr Senani Williams

25th June Infectious Diseases Dr Panduka Karunanayake

30th July Stroke Dr Senaka Bandusena

Dr MTM Riffsy

22nd August Cardiology Dr Naomali Amarasena

10th September Immunology Dr Suranjith Seneviratne

22nd October Adolescent Medicine Dr Jithangi Wanigasinghe 11th November Rheumatology Dr Nihal Gunatillaka

Dr Lalith Wijayaratne 26th November Nephrology Dr S Mathu

Dr Kamani Wanigasuriya


OUTSTATION MEETINGS

The Ceylon College of Physicians is eager to make outstations physicians take part in its academic activities. A series of regional meetings has been planned in collaboration with the regional clinical societies and National Stroke Association. Symposia on Non- communicable Diseases and Workshops on Rehabilitation will be integral components of these meetings. Regional meetings of Ceylon College of Physicians 2013

More to come throughout the year! Please visit our website regularly for updates.

Date Province Place

15th February North – Western Kurunegala 5-6th April Northern Jaffna 17th May Southern Hambanthota 25-26th July North Central Anuradhapura

Did you know?


MD EXAMINATION COURSES

MCQ COURSE FOR THE SELECTION EXAMINATION IN MD MEDICINE Commencing : 10th February 2013 Venue : The Surgery Auditorium, NHSL Course fee:

Early registration Onsite registration Full Course - Rs. 9,000/- Rs. 10,000/- Part I (Speciality – based) - Rs. 7,000/- Rs. 8,000/- Part II (Revision) - Rs. 4,000/- Rs. 5,000/-

CLINICAL COURSE FOR MD PART 2 MD Part 2 – Clinical course will be started at the end of April 2013. The schedule will be notified later.


MRCP NEWS

MRCP (UK) Part 1 Examination Dates for 2013

2013 / 1 2013/2 2013/3

Examination date Tue 15 January 2013

Tue 07 May 2013 Tue 10 September

2013

Application opening

date

Fri 19 October 2012

Fri 08 February 2013 Fri 14 June 2013

Application closing

date

Fri 16 November 2012

Fri 08 March 2013

Fri 12 July 2013

Exam fee £594

£594 £ 594

MRCP (UK) Part 2 Written Examination Dates for 2013

2013/1 2013/2 2013/3

Examination date Wed 10 – Thu 11 April

2013

Wed 10 – Thu 11 July

2013

Wed 11 – Thu 12

December 2013

Application opening

date

Friday 18 January 2013 Friday 12 April 2013 Friday 13

September 2013

Application closing

date

Friday 15 February 2013 Friday 10 May 2013 Friday Oct 2013

Exam Fee £ 594 £ 594 £ 594


CALL FOR ORATIONS

CEYLON COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

CALL FOR ORATIONS - 2013

▪ P B FERNANDO MEMORIAL ORATION ▪ CYRIL FERNANDO MEMORIAL ORATION ▪ E V PIERIS MEMORIAL ORATION

46TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC SESSIONS - COLOMBO

▪ K RAJASURIYA MEMORIAL ORATION 3RD FOUNDATION SESSIONS - ANURADHAPURA

Applications should be made according to the oration guidelines which are available at the College office. These can be obtained by:

▪ Calling over at the College office (on weekdays from 9.00 am to 4.00pm, except public holidays)

▪ Requesting by e-mail ▪ Sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (9” x 4”) to the College Office ▪ Downloading from the college website ccp.lk

Applications are now open Submit your applications with 4 copies of the oration script and your curriculum vitae CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS – 3.00p.m on 30th April 2013 Please contact the College office for any clarifications. Honorary Joint Secretaries Ceylon College of Physicians Address : 341/1, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya. Phone : + 94 (0)11 2888 146 / 011 - 5754250 Fax : + 94 (0)11 2888 119 E-mail : [email protected] Website : ccp.lk




CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OF FREE PAPERS


Call for abstracts of free papers Annual Academic Session – 2013

ORAL PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS

Applications should be made according to the Abstract Guidelines and in the prescribed relevant Application Form, which are available at the College office. These documents can be obtained by:

▪ Calling over at the College office (on weekdays from 9.00 am to 4.00pm, except public holidays)

▪ Requesting by e-mail ▪ Sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (9” x 4”) to the College Office ▪ Downloading from the college website ccp.lk

OPENING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS – 1st April 2013 CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF ABSTRACTS – 15th June 2013 Please contact the College office for any clarifications. Honorary Joint Secretaries Ceylon College of Physicians Address : 341/1, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya. Phone : + 94 (0)11 2888 146 /011 - 5754250 Fax : + 94 (0)11 2888 119 E-mail : [email protected] Website : ccp.lk



NEW MEMBERS

LIFE MEMBERS

Dr K A G H Kasthuriratne District General Hospital Negombo ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Dr KGKL Gamagedera

Dr MGD Somarathne

Dr KGYU Kumara

Dr WSS Jayathilake

COLLEGE NEWS -2013

SPECIALTY UPDATES

Specialty updates on respiratory diseases, gastroenterology and hepatology and endocrinology were

successfully held on 29th January, 26th February and 21st March 2013 respectively, at the SLMA

auditorium, with above 80 participants at all events. The most updated management strategies were

discussed by well experienced clinicians.

“Specialty Updates” is a programme held once in every month from the month of January 2013.


ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH & NETBALL MATCH

A WINNING START TO THE YEAR

The Physicians Defeat the Paediatricians Again

CRICKET MATCH

The 16th annual cricket encounter between Paediatricians and Physicians was held on the

6th of January at Health Ministry grounds at Castle Street.

Put into bat the pediatricians got off to a dismal start, losing both openers, Ruwan and Malith during the first 5 overs for 12 runs. The innings was rebuilt upon two partnerships of 37 and 35 for the third and the fifth wickets. Duminda was involved in both partnerships top scoring with a fluent 33 including two sixes. The Pediatricians closed their innings at 127 for 8 wickets in 25 overs. Yapa bowled best for the Physicians taking 3 wickets for 15 runs while Thisara, Wimal, Athula and Saman bagged one wicket each. The innings was contributed by as many as 20 wides bowled by the Physicians.

The Physicians were given a steady start by Athula and Amila putting on 34 runs in 8 overs when Amila was caught by Malith off Duminda for 12 runs. Thushara joined Athula and put on 59 runs in the next 9 overs laying a solid foundation for the run chase. Athula made 42 runs including two fours and two sixes. Thushara made a quick fire unbeaten fifty including four huge sixes and three fours. Niroshan was unbeaten on 11 at the other end when the winning runs were made with four overs still to be bowled.

The Physicians won all the awards on offer. Dharshana with three outstanding catches took the award for the best fielder. Yapa received the award for the best bowler for his figures of three for 15, while Thushara received the best batsman’s award. Athula Weeraratne received the Man of the Match award for his all round performance including 42 runs, one catch, and one wicket in addition to keeping wickets.

The win 5th consecutive in the series helped the Physicians to take their tally to 8 wins one more than the Pediatricians in the series with one match being rained off.


The Physicians’ cricket team: Dr Anuradha Dassanayake Dr Thushara De Silva Dr Wimal Weerasinghe Dr Darshana Sirisena Dr Krishantha Jayasekara Dr Thisara Samarawickrama Dr Saman Kularatne Dr Yapa Udayakumara Dr Athula Weeraratne Dr Amila Walawwatta Dr Niroshana Dahanayaka

Prof S P Lamabadusuriya presenting the trophy to Dr Anuradha Dassanayake, the winning captain

The proud winners with the President CCP


NETBALL MATCH

Annual netball encounter between the Ceylon College of Physicians and the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians was held on Sunday 6th January 2013. The physicians registered a convincing victory with 7 – 3 goals. The following were the members of the Physicians team. Dr Nirmala Wijekoon (Captain) Dr Saroja Siriwardene Dr Padma Gunaratne Dr Jayanthimala Jayawardena Dr Benita Weerasingha Dr Shamila De Silva Dr Neelika Malavige

Dr Saroja Siriwardene (College of Physicians), Dr Nirmala Wijekoon (College of Physicians) and Dr

Pyara Ratnayaka (College of Paediatricians) were adjudged the Best Player, Best Shooter and Best

Defender, respectively.

An exciting moment

The proud winners


CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – FELLOWSHIP OF CCP 2013

The Ceylon College of Physicians invites applications for the award of Fellowship of the Ceylon College of Physicians. Eligibility Criteria:

▪ Full membership of Ceylon College of Physicians for 10 years ▪ Should be proposed and seconded by two (2) fellows of the College

Interested members are kindly requested to submit their curriculum vitae along with copies of the postgraduate certificates and a copy of the membership letter to reach College office by 4.00 p.m. 14th June 2013 Please contact the College office for any clarifications.

Honorary Joint Secretaries

Ceylon College of Physicians Address: 341/1, Kotte Road, Rajagiriya. Phone: + 94 (0)11 2888 146 Fax: + 94 (0)11 2888 119 E-mail: [email protected]

THE MOST INNOVATIVE OUTSTATION PHYSICIAN – 2013

Call for applications Applications are called for the above award from members of the Ceylon College of Physicians who work in medical and subspecialty units in non-teaching hospitals. The award is in recognition for silent and unappreciated work that is been done by some of our members in the outstations. How to apply? If you have done innovative work in whatever form please write a brief description of it and send it to the Honorary Secretary, Ceylon College of Physicians, 341/1 Kotte Road, Rajagiriya. Please submit the name of a referee as well. How is the winner chosen? The submissions will be scrutinised by a panel of judges appointed by the Council of the College. The award will be made at the Annual Academic Sessions of the College in September 2013.

Closing date for applications is 14th June 2013



RESEARCH HELP DESK

Come and talk to the Ceylon College of Physicians Research Help Desk

Eminent researchers will guide you in Research methodology

Research ethics Statistics

Medical writing

For further details please email [email protected]

RESEARCH GRANTS

The Ceylon College of Physicians’ Research Grant

Now bigger than ever

The Ceylon College of Physicians has been increased from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 100, 000/-.

Please handover your application to the college office on or before 30th April 2013.

The application should consist of, A) A single A 4 paper summery of the research proposal B) Detailed project proposal C) Breakdown of expenses D) CV of the applicant

Interested in Research,

but don’t know what to do?

Interested in Research,

but no funds ?



COLLEGE JOURNAL

All members are invited to submit articles for the Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians – CME reviews, case reports & original articles.

Please email your article to the college office for the next edition of the College Journal on or before 30th April 2013.

For further information please contact co – editors;

Prof. Saman B. Gunatilake Email: [email protected]

Or

Professor Rezvi Sheriff E mail: [email protected]

Or

College Office Tel: 011 – 2888146




OBITUARIES

DR PARAKRAMA DISSANAYAKE Dr Parakrama Dissanayake, retired senior physician of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, passed away on the 10th of March 2013 after a prolonged illness which he faced with much fortitude. His cremation took place on the 12th. Born in Nikaweratiya in the Kurunegala district, he had his secondary education at Royal College, Colombo. He entered the Colombo Medical School in 1967. As batch-mates we found his company most entertaining. He graduated MBBS in 1972. Subsequently he obtained his MD and MRCP. He was conferred the Fellowship of Ceylon College of Physicians in 2002.He served as a Consultant Physician in Anuradhapura, Colombo North Teaching Hospital and finally at the NHSL until his retirement in 2009. He took a keen interest in training the younger doctors working with him. The hallmark of his career was his very religious approach to all aspects of life. From an early stage, he associated closely with the Buddhist clergy looking after their health as well as gaining from them an in-depth knowledge of Buddhist teaching. No doubt this gave him the strength and an understanding of the uncertainty of life to face the prolonged illness of 13 years with courage. Despite frequent hospitalizations he kept returning to normal duties giving priority to looking after his patients until about a week before his death. His pleasant demeanor enlivened the day for most of us fortunate enough to associate him. His devoted wife Suneetha was a tower of strength to him. Parakrama was fortunate enough to see all three children graduate as doctors from the Colombo Medical School, the youngest doing so just a few weeks before his demise. May he attain the supreme bliss of nibbana. Dr Sarath Gamini De Silva


OTHER NEWS

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CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP – CoMSAA

Applications are called from the alumni of the Colombo Medical School who have not yet joined the Colombo Medical School Alumni Association (CoMSAA) for the membership.

For further details, please contact: Co-Secretary Dr. Piyusha Atapattu Address : Colombo Medical School Alumni Association

Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo

Phone : 011 2695300 E-mail : [email protected] Website : www.comsaa.org


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