Colombo, Sri Lanka

5 – 7^th April 1995

Source:-drgamini.org

The first joint meeting of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka with The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) was held in Colombo from 5-7 April 1995.The inauguration took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) on 5^th April 1995. Her Excellency Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge, the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka was the chief guest.

Prof. Norman Browse, the President of the RCS led the delegation from England while the local delegation was led by the President of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, Dr S Y D C Wiskremasinghe.

The Chairman of the organising committee Prof A H Sheriffdeen

The Secretary General Dr Gamini Goonetilleke.

The scientific meeting was held over two days, 6-7 April of 1995 at the Colombo Hilton. It consisted of plenary Sessions, a session on training and education, symposia on various specialities, Trauma, free papers and poster sessions. Workshops on basic surgical techniques, anastomosis and laparoscopic surgery were conducted by the members of the RCS.  The Moynihan Lecture was delivered by Prof. Channa Ratnatunga. The Banquet was held on the 7^th April 1995 at the same venue.

PHOTO GALLERY OF EVENTS

Arrival of the Chief Guest and the introduction to the council members ofThe College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka

Inauguration and the lighting of the oil lamp

Address by the chief guest, The President of the two Colleges and the vote of thanks

THE SCIENTIFIC MEETING