Welcome to the official website of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.

Ruhuna Faculty of Medicine is dedicated to providing excellent medical education, research, and innovation. Our academic curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the medical sciences while fostering their leadership qualities, professionalism, and critical-thinking skills. Our academic staff include highly experienced and dedicated personnel who utilize innovative teaching methods, clinical training, and research opportunities to prepare graduates to face the evolving challenges in contemporary society, nationally and internationally.

As the Dean, my policy is to encourage acceptance and embrace diversity, creating an environment where staff and students get the opportunity to learn and grow to make a better tomorrow for themselves and others, as medicine is a commitment to serving humanity with understanding, empathy, and integrity. I am honored and privileged to lead this esteemed medical faculty, and together we aim to develop ethical and talented professionals who will shape the future of the global healthcare system. Thank you for visiting our website, and join us as we strive towards a healthier and brighter future.

Senior Professor P. V. De Silva
MBBS, MSc, MD (Com Med)
Dean,
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Ruhuna