Faculty of Medicine,
University of Colombo
As Sri Lanka's oldest and most prestigious medical school, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, is at the forefront of medical education and research. Situated in the heart of the capital, it provides unparalleled clinical exposure at leading national hospitals, leveraging state-of-the-art resources and a highly experienced faculty. While immersed in a dynamic urban environment, students enjoy a rich campus life with diverse recreational options and easy access to Colombo's vibrant cultural and social hubs.
General Information
Elective Student Program
Elective student program is open for short term training of medical undergraduates who study in overseas universities. Applications for elective appointments in any discipline within the curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
Elective appointments currently available for application are mentioned.
Elective postings are on a weekly basis commencing on a Monday. The exact dates for any particular elective posting should be supplied with the application form.
Admission to a relevant appointment depends on whether the Head of the Department concerned is able to provide the necessary facilities or supervision during the requested period.
Appointments
Clinical subjects:
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- General Surgery
- Anaesthesiology
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- Psychiatry
Para-clinical subjects:
- Forensic Medicine
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Anatomy
- Community Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Allied Health Sciences
Climate and clothing
Dress code
Students should wear scrub (pajamas) with name tag. This should be the responsibility of each student to keep ready in advance to use at the commencement of the clinical training.
Colombo is in the Wet Zone. The climate is tropical and humid. Two monsoons (May/August and October/January) and occasional inter-monsoonal showers bring wet weather. Late December to February is cool at night. Clothing should be light, cotton. An umbrella and raincoat will come useful.
Accommodation
You need to find out accommodation by your own close proximity to the Faculty. The Faculty is not responsible for your accommodation requirement.
Recreation
Colombo is a coastal town in western Sri Lanka famous for its golden sandy beaches with warm and gentle seas. It attracts a large number of tourists during the winter months in Europe usually October to March/April. Scuba diving, wreck diving, surfing and coral reefs with myriads of colorful tropical fish attract many visitors.