About Us
The responsibilities of the student counselor include supporting the emotional and professional growth of students, developing and monitoring counseling support programs, and providing educational and vocational guidance.
Students enrolled at Institute of Indigenous Medicine are responsible in playing a balancing act between academic, extracurricular and personal commitments to achieve their life goals fruitfully.
Objectives
To create a homely, friendly, healthy, and conducive academic environment for the IIM undergraduates (Ayurveda / Unani) to perform their level best in achieving their academic, extracurricular, personal, and life goals
To assist, uplift, and empower students who might not sail through this academic journey smoothly due to reasons unique to them to make ensuring their confidentially and with a greater level of understanding to manage their problems.
Specific objectives
Events
Awareness Programme “Blending with University Culture and Balancing Academic Life”
The Student Counselors of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, successfully organized an awareness programme on “Blending with University Culture and Balancing Academic Life” on 2nd July 2026 at the Faculty Auditorium. The programme was conducted with the participation of 123 First year BAMS and BUMS (2024/2025) undergraduate students with the objective of facilitating their successful transition into university life and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a healthy balance between academic responsibilities and personal wellbeing.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Rajitha De Silva, Former Senior Student Counselor of the University of Colombo, who shared extensive experience and insights into university life and student wellbeing.
The session commenced with a welcome and introduction by Dr. OTMRKSB Kalawana, student counselor, FIM followed by an interactive presentation delivered by Dr. Rajitha De Silva.
The programme focused on effective study habits, academic planning, and time management techniques to help students balance academic commitments with extracurricular activities and personal responsibilities. Considerable attention was given to promoting mental wellbeing, building resilience, managing stress, and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.
Students were further informed about the student counseling services and other support mechanisms available within the University of Colombo. The interactive nature of the programme encouraged active student participation, with many students raising questions and sharing their concerns regarding university life.
The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer discussion, enabling students to clarify their doubts and gain further advice.
On behalf of the Student Counselors of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine Dr. AA Rizwana, Student Counselor, FIM express sincere appreciation to Dr. Rajitha De Silva for generously sharing her expertise and valuable experiences. Extend sincere thanks to Dr. YAUD Karunarathna, permanent student counselor and chief organizer of the programme for her continuous dedication and support towards the successful session. Appreciation is also extended to Prof. SP Molligoda Dean, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo for her guidance and approval for the programme and to all participating students for their enthusiastic involvement, which contributed to the success of the programme.
Workshop on "Adapting to University Life: Behavioral Patterns and Student Responsibilities"
Workshop on “Adapting to University Life: Behavioral Patterns and Student Responsibilities” successfully conducted by the Student counsellors and the student mentoring team, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo on 16th December 2024. This initiative aimed to guide first-year students in their transition from school to university by emphasizing the importance of proper behavioural patterns, adherence to institutional rules and effective strategies for academic and personal success. Furthermore, the students were made aware of the mentor-mentee relationship within the faculty.
