Orientation programme for internship
Date :28thOctober 2011
Time : 8.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Venue :New Building Lecture Theatre
Objectives of the programme
- What is expected from the Intern Medical Officer (IMO) during the clinic (common presentations, skills required)
- What is expected from an IMO during a casualty (common presentations, skills required)
- Preparation for the ward round and how to present to consultants.
- Communication skills : with patients/relations, staff, over the phone communication with senior colleagues (with relevant examples)
- Documentation (with relevant examples)
- Contribution to research and academic activities of the ward
- Future development as a professional
- Any other relevant matters
| Time |
Activity |
Resource Person |
| 8.00 am – 8.15am |
Registration & Welcome |
| 8.15am – 8.25 am |
Address by Director, MEDARC Dr. Indika Karunathikale |
| 8.30 am – 9.00 am |
Discussion on Medicine |
Dr. MK Ragunathan |
| 9.00am – 9.30 am |
Discussion on Paediatrics |
Dr. S de Silva |
| 9.30 am – 10.15 am |
Discussion on Documentation |
Dr. Manu Wimalachandra |
| 10.15 am –10.45 am |
Tea |
| 10.45am –11.15 am |
Discussion onObstetrics and
Gynaecology |
Dr. JM Kumarasiri |
| 11.15am – 11.45 am |
Discussion onSurgery |
Dr. Lalantha Ranasinghe |
| 11.45 am- 12.30 pm |
Lunch |
| 12.30 pm – 4.00 pm |
Practical sessions and hands-on experience |
(Venue – Skills Lab, Faculty of Medicine)
Lunchtime Colloquium
Integration -
Issues, Challenges & Strategies
Date |
: |
07th November 2011 |
Duration |
: |
From 12.15p.m. to 1.00 p.m. |
Venue |
: |
Senior Common Room |
Speaker |
: |
Prof. Raja Bandaranayake |
MEDARC Notice board
Our notice board situated near the entrance of the administrative
building carries several informative snippets on medical education
as well as details of local and international conferences
coming up, and is updated regularly. The Student Suggestion
Box by its side provides opportunity for the students to voice
their views and suggestions on academic issues. |
