Inauguration of the First-Ever Master of Medical Statistics Program in Sri Lanka
Senior Professor Chrishantha Abeysena from the Department of Public Health, a leading advocate for establishing the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies and Master of Medical Statistics Degree program, provided valuable insights into the program. Senior Professor Kapila Senaviratne, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, participated as the Guest of Honor, further emphasizing the significance of the event. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. U.P. Liyanage, Academic Coordinator of the Master of Medical Statistics Program.
Among the distinguished attendees were Senior Professor Sudath Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Madawa Chandratilake, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Bandara Wanninayake, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, and Senior Professor Ariyarathne Jayamaha, former Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, who played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for this initiative. Also in attendance were Professor C. Pathirawasam, Director of the Quality Assurance Cell (QAC), and professors and other academic staff members of the University. Also Mr. K.B.S.L. Wijeratne, Secretary of the Board of Study in Multidisciplinary Studies and Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Graduate Studies attended, alongside the dedicated supportive staff of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The enthusiastic participation of the new batch of students further underscored the strong interest and widespread support for this pioneering program.
