The Inauguration of the Orientation Programme of New Entrants 2026
Welcome new students
Congratulations on being selected to the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine at the University of Colombo. Faculty is excited to welcome you all and it is the utmost goal of the faculty to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience here.
The Faculty of Indigenous Medicine is the premier Higher Educational Institute in Sri Lanka that provides instructions in Ayurveda, Unani and Indigenous system of medicine at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Orientation program of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine is designed to support you and to familiarise with the University as you begin your journey at the new academic home.
Orientation Programme
Inauguration Session- 16.02.2026 (Monday)
Post Inaugural session -Orientation Lecture Schedule 16.02.2026
For Students : Awareness program on discipline in the faculty premises
Mr.AVPD De Silva, Deputy Chief Marshal , University of Colombo (At the Auditorium)
For Parents : Discussion
Dean,Heads of Departments, Permenant Student councellers And Student councellors ( At the LT3 Lecture Hall)
West wing examination Hall and Administration building 1st floor examination hall
Dr.ND Kodithuwakku, Dr.AR Hasmath, Dr. PASN Silva, Dr.M Shishan
Day 3 - 18.02.2026 (Wednesday), 9.00 am onwards
Time: 9.00 am -10.00 am How can you protect yourself in this challenging situation amid new crime trends?
Mr. Manoj Samarasekara
Chief Inspector of police
Time: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Program on student counselling and mentoring, FIM
Dr. YAUD. Karunarathna.
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Permanent student counsellor and
Student counsellors of FIM
Dr. WAS Weerakoon
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Dr. FN Jamaldeen
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Coordinators of the student mentoring program
Time: 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Introduction to the Student Counsellors’office and Service at the University of Colombo
Prof. Nilanthi Senanayake
Senior Student Counsellor UoC
Dr. Dr. YAUD. Karunarathna
Permanent student counsellor – FIM
Day 4 - 19.02.2026 (Thursday), 9.00 am onwards
Time: 9.30 am – 10.30 am Awareness programme on “Rules and regulations of male and female hostels”
Dr. E D T P Gunarathne
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Academic Warden
Dr. MAA Sirajuden
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Academic Warden
Academic Sub Wardens:
R L Y U Rathnayake
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Dr. A A Rizwana
Senior Lecturer, FIM
Mr. WK Senavirathna
Sub Warden, Boys Hostel, FIM
Mrs. Champa
Sub Warden, Girls Hostel, FIM
Time: 11.30 am -12.30 pm Responsible use of the Internet and Wi-fi facilities
Dr. ND Kodithuakku
Senior Lecturer,
Head IT Unit and IT staff, FIM
Time: 2.00 pm-3.00 pm Awareness program on Yoga for Positive Health
Dr.YSG wimalasiri,
Dr.WKBDS Fernando
Day 5 - 20.02.2026 (Friday), 9.00 am onwards
Time: 9.30.am-.10.30 am Ragging Act, Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging
Mr. MAM Hakeem
Faculty of Law, Department of Public and International Law, University of Colombo
Time: 10.45 am-12.00 pm Services and facilities provided by the FIM Library and prevailing rules and regulations
Mrs. P M Ayomi
Senior Assistant Librarian FIM
Time: 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm Reproductive and Sexual Health
Prof. KPKR Karunagoda
Head/Dept. of Ayurveda Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology and Gynecology,
Obstetrics and Pediatrics
Day 6 - 23.02.2026 (Monday), 9.00 am onwards
Time: 9.00 am – 11.30 noon Examination Procedure in the Faculty
Mr. ML Warnasooriya
Deputy Registrar
FIM, University of Colombo
Time: 1.00 pm- 2.00 pm Students Welfare- Bursaries, scholarships
Mr.S Wijikumar,
Senior Assistant Registrar
FIM, University of Colombo
Time: 2.30 pm- 3.30 pm Medical Facilities and Medical Center, FIM and University of Colombo
Dr. R H S K De Silva
Senior Lecturer,
Medical Officer, FIM
Day 7 - 24.02.2026 (Tuesday), 9.00 am onwards
Time: 9.00 am- 10.00 am Extra-curricular activities and opportunities for undergraduates at FIM and UoC
One senior student from FIM,
5 members from the sports club, under the guidance of the in-charge.
Dr. ND Kodithuwakku
Senior Lecturer
Coordinator, Sport Club, FIM
Mrs. R.W.I.Madhuwanthi,
Sports Instructor, FIM
Mr. Sajeewa Jayasinghe
Acting Director, Dept.of Physical Education with representatives
Time: 10.30 am – 11.30 am Extra-curricular activities and opportunities for undergraduates at FIM and UoC
Dr. PANG Perera
Senior Lecturer
Coordinator, Arts Circle, FIM
Students of Arts circle
Time: 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Student Union
President, Secretary of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Student Union
Time: 2.15 pm – 2.45 pm Ayurveda Clinical Society
President, Secretary of Ayurveda Clinical Society
Time: 3.-00 pm – 4.00 pm Extra-curricular activities and opportunities for undergraduates at FIM and UoC
Leo Club, Gavel of UoC
Day 8 - 25.02.2026 (Wednesday), 9.00 am onwards
Time: 9.00 am- 10.00 am Awareness session on Career Guidance Unit
Dr. (Mrs.) RHSK De Silva,
Senior Lecturer
Coordinator, CGU, FIM
Time: 11.00 am – 12.00 noon Gender equity
Prof. Kumudika Boyagoda
Department of Demography,
University of Colombo.
Center for Gender Equity, .
University of Colombo.
Time: 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Awareness program on students’ cultural event
Dr.S.weeerasekara
Dr.FN Jamaldeen
Dr. PANG Perera
Dr.KNA Dharmasena
Dr. AFM Joonus
Dr. RLYU Rathnayaka
Dr. PASN Silva
Dr. EMGKN Begum
Contact us - Coordinators of Orientation Programme
Dr.PASN Silva - Ayurveda
Phone : 0772653123
