Welcome Address

Prof. Ranil Fernando - Chairperson, Centenary Celebrations Committee

Plenary Session 1 (55 min)

"A Century of Excellence: Reflecting on SLMC’s Legacy and Achievements"
(Each speaker 15 min)

Chair - Prof. Surangi G. Yasawardene, Former Vice President, SLMC

• 100 Years of Regulating Healthcare in Sri Lanka: Key Milestones, Challenges and Success Stories
  Prof. Vajira H.W. Dissanayake, President, SLMC
• The Role of Regulation in the Sri Lankan Healthcare System: A Medical Administrator’s Perspective
  Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Mass Media
• Global Perspectives on Medical Governance in the Last Century
  Ms. Joan Simeon, Chair of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA)

Plenary Session 2 (60 min)

"Ensuring Quality and Safety in Healthcare Delivery"
(Each speaker 15 min)

Chair - Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, Council Member, SLMC

• Patient Safety and Quality Assurance: Towards a Culture of Zero Harm
  Prof. Priyadharshani Galappatthy, Senior Professor and Chair of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
• Maintaining Global Standards: Harmonizing Medical Education and Accreditation
  Dr. Palitha Abeykoon, Former Head of Accreditation Unit, SLMC
• Strategies for Addressing Malpractices in Healthcare Systems
  Hon. Yasantha Kodagoda, Judge of the Supreme Court, Sri Lanka

Panel Discussion (60 min)

"Medical Ethics, Professionalism, and Regulatory Challenges"
(Each Panellist 15 min)

Moderator - Dr. Suresh Shanmuganathan, Council Member, SLMC

• Navigating Ethical Complexities in Modern Medicine
  Prof. Anoja Fernando, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology, University of Ruhuna
• Building Trust Between Regulators, Clinicians, and the Public
  Prof. Dame Carrie MacEwen, Chair of Council, General Medical Council, UK SLMC
• Regulating Technology in Healthcare
  Dr. Sunil Abeyaratne, Senior Attorney-at-Law, Sri Lanka

Lunch Break

Sapphire Banquet Hall, BMICH

Plenary Session 3 (60 min)

"The Future of Medical Education: Aligning with Global Standards"
(Each speaker 15 min)

Chair - Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa, Vice President, SLMC

• Integrating Technology into Medical Curricula
  Prof. Dujeepa D. Samarasekara, Head of the Centre for Medical Education (CenMED), Yong LOO Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Addressing Gaps in Healthcare Workforce Training
  Prof. Madawa Chandratilake, Council Member, SLMC
• Should We Revisit Entry Criteria for Medical Education?
  Prof. Gominda Ponnamperuma, Head of Accreditation, SLMC

Plenary Session 4 (30 min)

"Integrating Innovative Technologies and Research"
(Each speaker 15 min)

Chair - Dr. Duminda Samarasinghe, Council Member, SLMC

• Digital Health, Telemedicine, and Data Privacy: Transforming Patient Care
  Prof. Pandula Siribaddana, Professor in Medical Education at the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo and a specialist in Digital Health
• Translational Research and Innovation: From Bench to Bedside in Sri Lankan Medicine
  Prof. Anuji Upekshika Gamage, Chairman, National Research Council

Keynote Lecture (30 min)

"The Vision and Future Direction of the SLMC: A New Medical Act for Sri Lanka"
Prof. H. Janaka De Silva, Council Member, SLMC

Chair & Moderated Audience Discussion

“SLMC’s Future”
Dr. Sunil R. Wijayasinghe, Council Member, SLMC

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks

• Summary of the Proceedings
  Prof. Ranil Fernando, Chairperson of Centenary Celebrations Committee
• Distribution of the award for the logo and stamp competition winner
• Release of Special Edition of SLMA Newsletter on SLMC Centenary Celebrations
• Vote of Thanks – Dr. H.D.B. Herath, Registrar, SLMC
• National Anthem