The discipline of Paediatrics is a specialty concerned with health and ill health of neonates, infants, preschoolers, children and adolescents. Paediatricians should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of specific health issues, diseases and disorders related to these stages of growth.

The contents outlined in the prospectus (below) describe details of the programme and the formal assessments leading to the degree in MD Paediatrics. Over the course of the training program, all trainees must carry out a variety of activities, assessments and program requirements in consultation with their trainers. Satisfactory completion of these requirements is a pre-requisite for Board Certification.

By the end of the training programme, the trainee should,

• have a comprehensive understanding of health and disease in children.
• be competent in diagnosing and managing paediatric problems prevalent globally and in Sri Lanka.
• be competent in clinical methods and skills relevant to paediatrics.
• be competent in procedural skills relevant to paediatrics.
• possess a sound knowledge of community resources to improve wellbeing of children.
• develop good communication skills in dealing with children, parents and relatives.
• demonstrate integrity, respect, and compassion in the care of patients.
• demonstrate high standards of moral and ethical behaviour towards children, their families and co-workers.
• develop the necessary skills, attitudes, and temperament to work amicably and in partnership with professionals involved in childcare.
• be able to function as a member of a team and a team leader delivering child health services.
• acquire competence in teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and allied health professionals in paediatrics and child health.
• possess a knowledge of research methodology and be motivated to conduct research.

1. Hold a medical degree registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council
2. Satisfactory completion of internship acceptable to the Sri Lanka Medical Council
3. III. Satisfactory completion of one year of post internship at the time of application in medical/clinical practice in a university/public/private sector institution in Sri Lanka acceptable to the PGIM/Senate of University of Colombo.
4. Any other requirement/s stipulated by the Board of Study (BOS) relevant to a particular field of study concerned, that has/have been approved by the Board of Management (BOM) /Senate.
   • The criteria prescribed in paragraphs I, II, III should be satisfied by the applicant before the date of closure of applications.
   • In respect of (III) above, those who have availed maternity or sick leave during this one-year period could be considered eligible provided that they have completed 80% of the one-year period.
   • In the event that a candidate has been successful at the selection examination and has not had six months of continuous service experience in a general paediatric (medical), paediatric surgical, neonatal, paediatric intensive care or paediatric subspecialty unit either during the internship or during the post intern period, such candidates will need to undertake first on call duties during stage I training for a minimum of three months which could be extended up to six months based on the trainees performance.

Please refer to the relevant prospectus for the most up to date information. The prospectus of a particular programme contains official information pertaining to a programme approved by the Board of Management, University Senate and the University Grants Commission