Author: Ruchira Gunarathna

Jan
02

Best Performer of the Year 2025

Ms. J. A. N. V. Jayasuriya, Management Assistant, was awarded the Best Performer of the Year 2025 in the Non-Academic Staff Category at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine. The Director and the staff sincerely appreciate her outstanding contributions, dedication, and commitment to the effective and smooth functioning of the Institute. We warmly congratulate her […]

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Dec
19

The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (JPGIIM) was officially launched on 18 December 2025

The Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (JPGIIM) was officially launched on 18 December 2025 at the Board of Management Meeting, chaired by the Director and Editor-in-Chief, Professor S. M. S. Samarakoon. The copies of the inaugural issue of JPGIIM were presented by the Director, PGIIM, to Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, Vice Chancellor […]

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Nov
18

Workshop on Strengthening Preparedness for Postgraduate Programme Review

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, conducted a workshop for the Board of Study (BoS), Specialty Boards (SPBs), and academic and non academic staff on Strengthening Preparedness for Postgraduate Programme Review. The workshop was held at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, at the PGIIM premises. This session was highly […]

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Oct
27

PGIIM Conducts Orientation Ceremony for New Batches of MD in Ayurveda and Siddha

The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, conducted the Orientation Ceremony for the 4th Batch of the MD in Ayurveda and Board Certification and the 1st Batch of the MD in Siddha and Board Certification on 25th October 2025 at the PGIIM premises. The event was graced by the members of all […]

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Oct
24

ISAUS PGIIM 2025 – 2nd International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine , Theme: “Preserving Heritage Through Quality Research”

ISAUS PGIIM 2025 – 2nd International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine Theme: “Preserving Heritage Through Quality Research” The 2nd International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS PGIIM 2025) was successfully held on 17th and 18th October 2025 at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo. The occasion was […]

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Oct
17

Professor SMS Samarakoon-Director/PGIIM, Delivers Keynote Address at AYUR GERICON 2025, ITRA Jamnagar, India

Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda (ITRA) in Jamnagar, Gujarat  India, conducted  “AYUR GERICON 2025: International Conference on Geriatric Health Care in Ayurveda” on 14 – 16th  October, 2025 on the occasion of  Foundation Day Celebration of the Institute. Professor SMS Samarakoon, Director of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo […]

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Examination Circular for Calling Applications for Selection Examination of MD in Ayurveda/ Siddha/Unani and Board Certification – 2025

Applications are now invited for the following MD programmes. Please refer to the relevant circulars attached below for further details. Examination Circular – Call for ApplicationsSelection Examination for MD in Ayurveda / Siddha / Unani and Board Certification – 2025 Ayurveda MD in Ayurveda Bhaisajyakalpana Rasashastra and Board Certification MD in Ayurveda Kaumarabrithya and Board […]

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Jul
22

Visit of Professor (Dr.) Gunvant Yeola to the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo

On 15th July 2025, the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, had the honour of welcoming Professor (Dr.) Gunvant Yeola, Professor in Kayachikitsa at Dr. D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College, Dr. D.Y. Patil University, India. During his visit, Professor Yeola engaged in a fruitful discussion with the staff of PGIIM, focusing on future […]

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Jul
01

ISAUS 2025- “Preserving Heritage through Quality Research”- Dates Extended

ISAUS 2025- “Preserving Heritage through Quality Research” We are pleased to announce the International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS 2025), scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th October 2025 at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This symposium aims to bring together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students to engage […]

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Jun
18

Trainers’ Training Programme: Portfolio: How & Why, will be held on 26th June 2025

Portfolio: How & Why 🗓 Date & Time:Thursday, 26 June 202502:00 PM – 04:00 PM 📍 Venue:Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM) 🎤 Resource Person:Professor Gominda PonnamperumaProfessor in Medical EducationFaculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

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