The mission of the institute is to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate postgraduate academic programs required to produce specialists of the highest quality, competence and dedication in order to provide optimum humane health care to the people of Sri Lanka, whilst being mindful of our wider responsibilities to the region and the world.

 

In discharging these responsibilities, the institute will develop centers of excellence in different regions of the country where the academic and working environment would encourage and inspire teachers,  trainers and the staff.