Inauguration of Uva Wellassa University’s Medical Faculty Dean’s Office

The Dean’s Office of Uva Wellassa University’s Medical Faculty will be inaugurated during a ceremonial opening on May 12th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. We are privileged to have the esteemed presence of Sr. Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the University Grants Commission, and Prof. Jayantha Lal Ratnasekera, Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University, as they graciously preside over this significant event. The inauguration will take place at the UWU premises.

Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana Appointed as Dean of Uva Wellassa University’s Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana appointed as the Dean of the newly established Faculty of Medicine at Uva Wellassa University, the 5th faculty of the university. Prof. Vidanapathirana brings a wealth of expertise and experience to this role. Prior to his appointment, he served as a Professor of Forensic Medicine in the Department of Forensic Medicine at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Additionally, he has also served as the Chairman of the National Child Protection Authority in Sri Lanka.

Uva Wellassa University Officially Establishes Medical Faculty as its 5th Faculty

The establishment of the Medical Faculty at Uva Wellassa University has been officially gazetted as the 5th faculty. This momentous announcement was made in the extraordinary Gazette, No. 2324/12, issued by the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on Monday, March 20, 2023. This significant development marks a new chapter in the university’s academic landscape, as it expands its educational offerings to include medical studies.

President Proposes New Medical Faculty Under Uva Wellassa University in Budget Speech

With the aim of expanding opportunities in medical education, President Ranil Wickremesinghe proposes the setup of a new medical faculty under Uva Wellassa University. In his budget speech on 14th November 2022, he suggests allocating a budget of Rs. 200 million for the establishment of this faculty