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University Grants Commission - Sri Lanka

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Medicine & Dental Sciences

Terms of Reference


 The UGC, empowered by Section 4(2) of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978, as and when required appoints Standing Committees for specific purposes, consisting of such members and with such powers, duties and functions as may be determined by the Commission. The Chairman of each Standing Committee shall be a member of the Commission.

The main role of the Standing Committee on Medical and Dental Sciences would be to function as the advisory body to UGC and vigorously pursue/promote Medical, Dental and Allied Health Sciences p rogrammes according to universities.

In this regard the following specific activities will be pursued:

  • Initiate actions on policy directions issued by the UGC from time to time and take steps to implement prescribed initiatives, programmes and activities at university/campus/institute level.
  • Evaluate proposals submitted by universities/Institutes with respect to curricular reforms and curriculum for new study programmes and submit recommendations to the Commission.
  • Evaluate proposals submitted by Universities/Institutes for the establishment of new Departments/Faculties/Institutes and submit recommendations to the Commission.
  • Frame guidelines for planning of new undergraduate degree programmes, namely, a) ways and means of evaluating need and demand, b) graduate profile, c) structure of the study programme, d) courses and intended learning outcomes and planning for course modules, e) evaluation procedures and f) credit qualification framework for Medical, Dental and Allied Health Sciences Degree related study programmes.
  • Function as a catalytic unit to promote new initiatives and reforms to improve and advance quality and relevance of Medical, Dental and Allied Health Sciences Degree related study programmes and convey to the Commission for consideration.

 


    Members Information

    Membership Name Designation University/HEI
    Chairman   Chairman University Grants Commission
    Secretary Ms. Thilini Anjana Assistant Secretary/Academic Affairs University Grants Commission
    Members
      Prof. Prasad Katulanda Acting Dean/Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo
      Prof. Vasanthi Pinto Dean/Faculty of Medicine University of Peradeniya
      Dr. R.Surenthirakumaran Dean/Faculty of Medicine University of Jaffna
      Prof. T.P.Weerarathna Dean/ Faculty of Medicine University of Ruhuna
      Prof. Manori Gamage Dean/Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura
      Prof. Madhawa Dean/Faculty of Medicine University of Kelaniya
      Dr. Janaka Pushpakumara Dean/Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences University of Rajarata
      Dr. T. Sathaananthan Dean/Health Care Sciences Eastern University of Sri Lanka
      Prof.F.R.Fernando Dean/Faculty of Medicine University of Moratuwa
      Prof Sanjeewa Bowatte Dean/Faculty of Medicine Wayamba University, Sri Lanka
      Prof Nirmalee Wickramarathne Dean/Faculty of Medicine Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka
      Prof. B.M.H.S.K.Banneheka Dean/Faculty of Dental Science University of Peradeniya
      Prof. Surangi Yasawardena Dean/Faculty of Dental Science University of Sri Jayewardenepura
      Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana Dean/Faculty of Medicine Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
      Prof. Senaka Rajapakse Director  PGIM
      Prof. Samath Dharmaratne Director  PGIMS
      Dr.Sunil De Alwis Additional Secretary (MS)  Ministry of Health
      Dr. Sudath Samaraweera UGC Nominee  
      Prof. Anindralal Balasuriya Dean, Faculty of Medicine(Invitee)  Sri John Kotelawala Defence University
      Prof. Rohana B. Marasinghe QAC Observer  
 

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