Introduction to Ceylon College of Physicians
Our own home at Rajagirirya
The Ceylon College of Physicians came into being on the 25th of July 1967 in the Consultants lounge of the NHSL (then General Hospital Colombo). The inaugural meeting was held on the 26th of September 1967. The transactions of the Ceylon College of Physicians was our first journal (in 1967), later re-launched as the Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians in 1975.
The CCP became the first examining body outside the UK to offer MRCP examination, which it has held since 1971.
The emblem of the College consists of a circular petal design.
The petals are of the Nelum Flower (Nelumbo) seen in many oriental
carvings and denotes purity. It is also significant that the Goddess
of learning Saraswathi is depicted seated on a Lotus.Inside petal design is the
mythical medicine pot. The earthenware
pot is associated with water, the liquid that sustains life.
Inside the pot are depicted the traditional lamp of learning and the
internationally accepted symbol of the snake and staff. The sanskirt motto reads
as "Arogyam Shanthi Sukham" this is closest to
"Cure Relief Comfort' of Hippocratic thought.
We now have grown with our own home at Rajagirirya and have more than 600 members. It is the dream of every aspiring physician to be a member of the college. And the list keeps growing.
We are leaders in the field of CPD and have a biannual journal and a newsletter for our membership.
The CCP is committed to excellence in medical care in Sri Lanka. We are a non profit making organization of volunteers who come together to encourage continuing professional development (CPD), high degree of standards in clinical practice, and lobbying for good governance.
Whatever we have achieved has been possible through the responsibility of our cooperate partners.
We' are one of the most active academic organizations in the country. As we celebrate 40 years of commitment, we wish to revamp and enhance our services and quality this year. As we do this we realize that the effect trickles down to the profession, society and to patients.
Message From The President
Dear Members and Fellows,
Let me thank you all for electing me as your President for the year 2009. Fulfilling the duties that go with this office is no mean task. I hope that with your support we will accomplish a successful programme for this year.
It is necessary for the membership to get more involved in the college activities throughout the year. With the prospect of revalidation in the not so distant future, involvement in CME activities is not only desirable from the point of self advancement, but will also be mandatory. We conduct the Young Physicians Forum as well as a College Lecture nearly every month. These are presentations of high quality and attending them would be an excellent way of updating your knowledge. Throughout the year we also plan to conduct joint meetings and specialty days. Whenever possible a guest lecture would also be arranged. The highlight of the academic calendar would be the Annual Academic Sessions which will be at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo from 24th to 26th September, 2009.
I thank you once again for placing your trust in me and the Council.
Best Wishes for 2009.
Dr Naomali Amarasena
President 2009
CCP
What's New
Induction of Dr. Naomali Amarasena
View photos of induction of Dr. Naomali Amarasena
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CCP Web Forum
The Webforum of the Ceylon College of Physicians is now active. This is an online discussion board for the doctors who can discuss their clincal issues. The online community can be accessed by clicking here...
'We are grateful for the support of this educational activity by Mackwoods Health Care'Recent Events
42nd Annual Academic Sessions
Annual Academic Sessions will be held on 24th, 25th & 26th September 2009 Read More...
ISOM CCP session
in academic partnership with SLCOG
ISOM CCP sessions were held on 26th, 27th September 2007
Clinical Immunology and Allergy Study Day 2007 for General Physicians
Clinical Immunology and Allergy Study Day 2007 for General Physicians was held on July 16 2007
Dr. Rienzil Piyasena
We are grateful to Mrs. Sriakantha Piyasena who helped our College
by sponsoring the creation of this Website. This was done in memory of
Dr. Rienzil Piyasena, her late husband. The College salutes this great
Physician who remained dedicated to medical care in this country till
his last breath
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