University
Faculty of Medical Sciences,
University of Peradeniya
Nestled in the picturesque Kandy hills, the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Peradeniya, stands as a highly esteemed institution, celebrated for its strong academic foundation and contribution to medical research. Its serene, verdant campus offers an ideal environment for focused study, complemented by excellent resources and a distinguished faculty. Students benefit from a vibrant campus life with extensive sports facilities, cultural events, and abundant natural beauty, fostering holistic well-being amidst their rigorous medical training.
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 Medical Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
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:
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Haematology
- Histopathology
- Microbiology
- Parasitology
- Forensic Medicine
- Public Health
- Family Medicine
- Molecular Medicine Unit
- Disability Studies
- Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Endocrinology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Urology
- Medical intensive care
- Surgical intensive care
- Anaesthesiology
- Radiology
- Chemical Pathalogy
- Physiotherapy
- Gastrointestinal Research Laboratory
- Autonomic Function Laboratory
- Infertility Laboratory
- Thalassaemia Unit
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.
Peradeniya is in the Hill country. 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.