Faculty of Health-Care Sciences,
Eastern University
Serving as a vital hub for healthcare education in the Eastern Province, the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, in Batticaloa, offers a unique and community-focused medical training experience. With dedicated academic staff and a strong emphasis on primary healthcare, it prepares students for the diverse needs of the region. Students benefit from a serene coastal environment, with opportunities to explore local culture, beaches, and natural beauty, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging student life.
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 Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University.
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:
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Gynaecology / Obstetrics
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.
Batticaloa is in the Dry 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
Batticaloa is a coastal town in southern 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.