ELECTIVES PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITING MEDICAL STUDENTS

The Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura offers elective programmes in the clinical, para-clinical and pre-clinical specialties on a fee-levying basis for undergraduate Medical Students who are studying in foreign Universities. Clinical elective programmes will take place in the Professorial Units in the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, while para-clinical, Family Medicine and pre-clinical programmes will be available within the Faculty Premises.

Student Reviews

A Month in Sri Lanka - My Amazing Elective Experience! Participating in the Community Medicine Clerkship with the local USJP medical students was a highlight of my medical degree, and a wonderful way to finish my final year. Sri Lankans have such a different way of life to the western world and being able to immerse myself in Sri Lankan culture was a privilege. Each day of the community clerkship was different to any placement you would experience in Australia, and every day was off-campus in a different area of the city. This gave me the opportunity to see how the health system worked and to also see parts of the city I would not have otherwise seen.
Elective Student Review - Brooke Rasmussen
Ms. Brooke Rasmussen
Medical Student from Australia
A Month in Sri Lanka - My Amazing Elective Experience! My elective in Sri Lanka was unquestionably amazing. I absolutely loved it! I was placed at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, a hospital about 15 minutes south of Colombo city. There were the most amazing registrars and interns looking after me on the wards, and some very kind and knowledgeable consultants.
Elective Student Review - Jazmin Hawes
Ms. Jazmin Hawes
Medical Student from Australia
I really enjoyed the clinical exposure at Colombo South Teaching Hospital and think that General Medicine is a good rotation for foreign students.
Elective Student Review - Natalie Chilko
Ms. Natalie Chilko
Deakin University, Australia
I spent 2 weeks in the general medicine ward at Kalubowila Hospital. Coming from Australia, it was such an enlightening and educational experience. Everyone from the junior doctors to the senior registrars and consultants were all so welcoming and happy to teach me on the wards. There was a lot of exposure to chronic disease management, examination signs that are only talked about theoretically in Australia, and lots to learn regarding tropical diseases such as dengue and leptospirosis. It was overall an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend medical students to participate in this elective.
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Mr. Braven Rathesh
Medical Student from Australia

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  • Well established programme
  • Excellent clinical exposure
  • Opportunity to learn from well-proficient experts
  • Hassle free fast track online system of application
  • Cost effective
  • Friendly, cooperative and helpful people
  • One of the most beautiful tropical tourist destinations in the world

For a clinical elective: The applicant has to be an international medical student studying in an overseas medical school in their clinical years with a minimum of 2 months of prior clinical experience (A letter should be provided from the Medical school to confirm).

For a pre or para-clinical elective: The applicant has to be an international medical students studying in an overseas medical school with a minimum of 2 months of prior experience in the enrolled medical school.

Applications can be submitted at any time of the year. (Clinical electives will not be conducted during the month of December so please check with the elective coordinator )

Apply online: https://medical.sjp.ac.lk/electives-how-to-enroll

1 to 8 weeks per academic years (as chosen by the student)

  • Minimum duration in one department – 1 to 2 weeks
  • Maximum duration for entire elective – 8 weeks

You may spend the requested period in one department or number of different departments during the stay.

USD 100 per week for all elective appointments

In addition to the above fee, all elective students should pay a non-refundable administration fee of USD 20, irrespective of the duration of the elective

Payment details

Account Holder: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Account Number : 097-4-021-8-0010915
Swift Code : PSBKLKLX 023
Bank and the Branch : People’s Bank, Gangodawila Branch, Sri Lanka.  

1. Elective programmes

Department(s)

Duration (Minimum 1 week & Maximum 8 weeks)

Location(s)

Teaching/Learning opportunities

Clinical Departments (Can select more than one according to your preference)

  • Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Paediatrics
  • Surgery
  • Psychiatry
 1-2 weeks 1-4 weeks or 5-8 weeks
  • Colombo South Teaching Hospital
  • University units
  • History taking (you will be assisted by your fellow local colleagues if translation to English is needed)
  • Physical examination (under the supervision of a Medical staff member in the ward
  • Case based discussion & bedside teaching
  • Family Medicine
 1-4 weeks (Minimum 1 week & Maximum 4 weeks)
  • Family Practice Centre, Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Will be able to gain first-hand experience how Family Practice system is functioning in Sri Lanka
  • Will be able to learn history taking and examining under supervision at a state of art Family practice centre with local students
  • Depending on the opportunities available will be able to visit community GP centres to experience how they function

Laboratory (Diagnosis/Research experience) in

  • Paraclinical Departments or
  • Centres ( Can Select  more than one during your stay according to your preference)
Departments –
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Immunology and Molecular Medicine
  • Clinical Pharmacology
Centres –
  • Centre for Cancer Research
 1-2 weeks 1-4 weeks or 5-8 weeks(You can choose and stay in any department maximum up to 8 weeks)
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Learn using slides, specimens & other teaching learning materials available in the relevant department
  • Share learning experiences with the local medical student groups (participation in lectures, tutorials & and be an observer in the laboratory based practical sessions)
  • Participate in short-term in research work
Community Medicine (Public Health/ Preventive Medicine) 1-4 weeks or 1-8 weeks
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Institutions of Public Health Importance and Community based sites depending on the availability
  • To get exposure to public activities including field health clinics with local medical student groups
  • Opportunity to visit Institutions of Public Health Importance of the Ministry of Health (Ex: Anti-TB / Anti-Malaria, Family Health Bureau, Epidemiology Unit)
  • Be able to visit Public Health Clinics in the community with local student Groups (Case based discussions)

Pre-clinical Departments (Can Select more than one department during your stay according to your preference)

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
 1-2 weeks 1-4 weeks or 5-8 weeks in any department according to your preference
  • Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Be an observer of cadaveric dissections in the Department of Anatomy
  • Learn with the local medical students (participation in lectures, tutorials & and be an observer in the laboratory based practical session in the department of biochemistry and physiology
  • Short-term participation in research
 

2. Short Course in Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, Ethics and Law

Department

Eligibility

Duration

Fees

Locations

 Teaching/Learning opportunities
Forensic Medicine Undergraduate Medical students after completing the basic sciences and having a minimum of 6 months of clinical exposure The ability to understand and communicate in English is a prerequisite. English language tests are not required. 2 weeks (excluding weekends and Public holidays) Course fee – USD 400 In addition to the above, a non- refundable administration fee of USD 50 will be charged from all students Payment details – Account Holder: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Account Number: 097-4-021-8-0010915 Swift Code: PSBKLKLX 023 Bank and the Branch: People’s Bank, Gangodawila Branch Colombo South Teaching Hospital Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • To observe how the Sri Lankan medico-legal activities are performed in the wards and in the autopsy room.
  • To learn with the current medical students (participation in lectures, tutorials & and be an observer in the laboratory based practical session)
For further information, visit – https://medical.sjp.ac.lk/electives-short-course-in-forensic-medicine/
 

3. Short Course in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases (Annually)

Departments

Eligibility

Duration

Fees

Locations

 Areas covered

Microbiology Parasitology Medicine Paediatrics Medical student studying in an overseas medical school in their clinical years with minimum of 2 months of prior clinical experiences (A letter should be provided from the Medical school to confirm). A working doctor (A letter should be provided from the employer) 2 -3 weeks (Commence in first week of August. Application will be called in January each year)  Course fee – USD 1000 In addition to the above fee, a Non-refundable administration fee of USD 100 for doctors and USD 50 for medical students will be charged Payment details – Account Holder: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Account Number: 097-4-021-8-0010915 Swift Code: PSBKLKLX 023 Bank and the Branch: People’s Bank, Gangodawila Branch Colombo South Teaching Hospital Faculty of Medical Sciences – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Tropical Medical Parasitology
  • Tropical Medical Microbiology
  • Others – Snake bites and Toxins – Tropical Paediatrics
For further information, visit – https://medical.sjp.ac.lk/short-course-in-tropical-medicine-overview
 

Prospectus

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Further details on the application process is given in this page under several headings. For further clarifications please contact the Elective coordinator: electives@sjp.ac.lk.

We look forward to having you with us!