The Faculty of Medicine in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka is the tenth Medical Faculties in Sri Lanka. It becomes the eighth Faculty in the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. The medical profession caters to one of the most crucial needs of the society, therefore, it stands to reason that medical degrees are among the most challenging and competitive paths to embark upon. This Faculty comprises of 15 Departments which are dedicated to achieve all aspects of her academic mission and objectives. The academic elements in the MBBS Degree Program are based on four main disciplinary pillars; theoretical education, clinical care, community engagement and research. The new Faculty buildings and the professorial unit are being constructed at the land adjacent to the Teaching Hospital, Ratnapura, which provides all clinical training facilities for the students.
"The Faculty of Medicine at SUSL proudly stands as the 10th medical faculty in Sri Lanka and one of the latest additions to the country's distinguished network of medical institutions. Established in August 2018, we welcomed our first cohort of 70 students on the 17 th of January 2019 who completed their medical education at the Faculty in December 2024."
The Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, is establishing its infrastructure at Galkaduwawatta, New Town, Ratnapura.The Para-clinical and Administrative buildings have already been completed, while the rest of the faculty complex is under construction.
The ongoing construction includes the Pre-clinical and Clinical buildings, a library complex, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,000, student hostels accommodating 500 students, and staff quarters. Additionally, a nine-story professorial unit is being constructed adjacent to the Teaching Hospital, Ratnapura.
The project is funded by the Saudi Fund for Development, granted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with construction carried out by MAGA Engineering
Coordinator for Clinical Sciences
MBBS (Cey), PhD (London), FRCP (London),
FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Glasg) FRCPCH(UK),
FCCP, FSLCPaed., FSLGP, DCH (Eng)
Emeritus Professor of Paediatrics
Consultant Pediatrician
Coordinator for Para-Clinical Sciences
MBBS (Patna), Dip Micro (Col), MD Micro (Col)
Professor in Microbiology
Consultant Microbiologist
MBBS (Col), MD Community Medicine (Col),
Dip Stats. (Belgium), Dip Health Stats. (UK)
Cert Adv. Epid (UK), IPDET
Emeritus Professor in Community Medicine
MBBS (Ceylon ), MS Obst / Gyn (Colombo ),
FRCOG ( UK.), FCOG ( SL) Hony. MGS (Poland)
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Emeritus Professor, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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MBBS, MD, MD(Bristol), MRCP(UK)
Consultant Physician
Professor in Clinical Medicine
MBBS(Col.), MS(Col.), FRCS(Edin.)
Consultant Peadiatric Surgeon (Honarary)
This mountain remains the essence of Buddhist monuments in Sri Lanka, where the sacred footprint of Buddha is believed to be held.
Sinharaja is a tropical rain forest encircled by Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts.
Diwa Guhawa: a cave that is believed to be visited by the Buddha, lies in close proximity to Ratnapura.
Samanala Dam is the third largest hydroelectric project in Sri Lanka and is located near Balangoda.
This dry monsoon forest is the home for hundreds of elephants in the country in addition to water buffalos, deer, mongooses, wild bores, butterflie
Sri Sumana Saman Devalaya, otherwise known as the Great Saman Temple is located in close proximity to the Faculty.
This village is located towards the hillside, demarcating the dry and wet regions of the country. It is the home for many natural waterfalls.
This waterfall, named after the sacred leaf of a ‘Bo’ tree, is believed to carry its own mysteries.
Katu Kithul Ella is a serene and relatively lesser-known waterfall located in the lush green landscapes of Wewelwatte in the Ratnapura District.
Katugas Ella is a small and serene waterfall, about 6 meters high, hidden in the lush green surroundings of Ratnapura District.
Madanagiri Ella, locally referred to as Mohini Ella, is a captivating waterfall nestled along the Ratnapura–Wewelwatta Road.
Alupola Ella is a majestic waterfall around 68 meters high, cascading in multiple tiers over a rugged rock face.
Bambarakanda Falls, also known as Bambarakele Ella, is the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, with a majestic drop of 263 meters.
Beruwatta Falls is a captivating waterfall located near Wewelwatta in Ratnapura District.
A highly successful Community Engagement and Involvement (CEI) meeting was recently held at the F
Psychiatry Gold Medal
Medicine Gold Medal
Professor Sanath Punsara Lamabadusuriya Gold Medal
Two teams representing Batch 3 and Batch 5 of the Faculty of Medicine, SUSL, secured the First an
Congratulations our team!
