Organizational Structure
The Sri Lanka Medical Council operates through a structured governance framework comprising a statutory Council, a professional Secretariat, and specialized committees to uphold medical standards across Sri Lanka.
Overview
The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) is a statutory body established under the Medical Ordinance No. 26 of 1927 (Chapter 105). It functions as the apex regulatory authority for medical and dental practitioners in Sri Lanka, operating through a defined governance structure that ensures accountability, transparency, and professional integrity.
The Council's organizational structure comprises three inter-related pillars: the statutory Council which forms the governing body, the Secretariat which handles day-to-day administration, and Standing Committees which provide expert oversight in specialized areas.
Governing Body
Statutory Council with elected & appointed members
Secretariat
Professional administrative divisions led by the Registrar
Committees
Specialist standing committees for ethics, education & discipline
Organizational Chart
Governing Body
The Council
President · Vice President · Members
Administration
Registrar
Reports to Registrar
Assistant Registrar
Registration Division
Finance & Accounts
Legal Affairs
CPD / CME Division
Information Technology
Public Relations
Advisory & Oversight
Standing Committees
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Education Committee
Registration Committee
Disciplinary Committee
The Council
The Council is the supreme governing body of SLMC, exercising all statutory powers vested under the Medical Ordinance. It sets policy, oversees professional standards, and makes decisions on matters of registration, discipline, and education.
President
Section 12.1 (a)Appointed by the Minister
Prof. Jayantha Jayawardena
Since Sep 2025 – Present
Prof. Harendra de Silva
Prof. Harendra de Silva
Prof. Colvin Goonaratna
Prof. Carlo Fonseka
Prof. Lalitha Mendis
Dr. H. H. R. Samarasinghe
Dr. G. C. Uragoda
Dr. S. A. Cabraal
Dr. O. R. Medonza
Dr. S. H. P. Nanayakkara
Dr. E. M. Wijerama
Sir Nicholas Attygalle
Dr. W. A. Karunaratne
Dr. J. Kahawita
Dr. W. G. Wickramasinge
Dr. S. F. Chellappa
Dr. S. T. Gunasekara
Dr. R. Briercliffe
Dr. J. O. B. Van Langenberg
Lt. Col C. D. Myles
Dr. N. Duncan Walker
Vice President
Section 12.1 (c)Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr.Chandika Epitakaduwa
Since Jan 2025 – Present
Prof. Ranil Fernando
Prof. Jayantha Jayawardane
Prof. Surangi Yasawardene
Prof. Jayantha Jayawardane
Dr. S. Shanmuganathan
Prof. Nilanthi de Silva
Dr. Lalantha Ranasinghe
Dr. Ananda Hapugoda
Dr. Nanda Amarasekera
Dr. Ananda Samarasekera
Dr. W. S. S. de Alwis
Dr. S. M. G. Wijegoonaratne
Dr. S. A. Cabraal
Dr. W. D. L. Fernando
Dr. E. M. Wijerama
Sir Nicholas Attygala
Prof. John R. Blaze
Sir Nicholas Attygala
Dr. Frank Gunasekara
Dr. Lucian de Zilva
Member
Section 12.1 (b)Nominee
Prof. M. Umakanth
Nominee of the Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama
Nominee of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa
Dr. Geetha Nanayakkara
Nominee of the Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Member
Section 12.1 (b)Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Prof.R.Surenthirakumaran
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna
Prof. Madawa Chandratilake
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
Prof. Saman Nanayakkara
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
Snr Prof. T.P.Weerarathna
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
Dr. Janaka Pushpakumara
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, University of Rajarata
Prof. Manori Gamage
Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Prof. Priyanke Palipane
Dean, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Dr. Sanjeewa Bowatte
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Prof. B.M.H.S.K. Banneheka
Dean, Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya
Prof.Muditha Vidanapathirana
Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka
Member
Section 12.1 (g)Director General of Health Services
Dr.Asela Gunawardhana
Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health [Ex-Officio]
Member
Section 12.1 (f)Appointed by the Minister
Dr. U. M. Gunasekara
Member Appointed by the Minister
Dr. C. L. K. Atapattu
Member Appointed by the Minister
Prof. Indika Mahesh Karunathilake
Member Appointed by the Minister
Dr. Sajith Edirisinghe
Member Appointed by the Minister
Member
Section 12.1 (cc)Member Elected by Specialist Medical Practitioners (Section 39B)
Prof. Janaka de Silva
Member Elected by Specialist Medical Practitioners (Section 39B)
Dr. S R Wijayasinghe
Member Elected by Specialist Medical Practitioners (Section 39B)
Dr. M.D. Samarasinghe
Member Elected by Specialist Medical Practitioners (Section 39B)
Member
Section 12.1 (e)Elected by Dental Surgeons (Section 43)
Dr. S.Shanmuganathan
Member Elected by Dental Surgeons (Section 43)
Member
Section 12.1 (d)Member Elected by Registered Medical Practitioners (Section 41)
Dr. D. S. Samaraweera
Member Elected by Registered Medical Practitioners (Section 41)
Member
Section 12.1 (ccc)Member Elected by Specialist Dental Practitioners (Section 39B)
Dr. Gamini Nawarathne
Member Elected by Specialist Dental Practitioners (Section 39B)
Member
Section 12.1 (c)Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr A.M.D.M.Indika Lanerolle
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr C.S.Dharmaratne
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr PWC Panapitiya
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
DR Y.V.N.Dharshana Sirisena
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr R.N.A.M.U.K.Bandara Warakagoda
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr W.A.D. Thenuwan Tharanga Wickramasinghe
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Dr Haritha Punu Aluthge
Member Elected by Medical Practitioners (Section 29)
Registrar & Assistant Registrar
Registrars
Dr.H.D.B Herath
Since Feb 2023 – Present
Dr. S R Wijayasinghe
Dr. Ananda Hapugoda
Dr. C. L. K. Atapattu
Dr. S. Terrence G.R. de Silva
Dr. H. M. S. S. D. Herath
Dr. N .J. Nonis
Prof. P. S. S. Panditharatne
Prof. H. V. J. Fernando
Prof. Milroy A Paul
Dr. W. C. O. Hill
Prof. F. O. B. Ellison
Assistant Registrars
Ms. A.M.A.J. Abeysinghe
Since Jun 2025 – Present
Ms. Anusha Sabanathan
Miss Priyanthi Daluwatte
Dr.C.L.K.Atapattu
Dr.S.Sivapriyan
Dr. H .M. S. S. D. Herath
Dr. N. J. Nonis
Prof. P. S. S. Panditharatne
Secretariat & Divisions
The Secretariat is the administrative arm of SLMC, led by the Registrar. It is responsible for implementing Council decisions, managing practitioner registrations, maintaining official registers, and providing professional and financial administration services.
Registration Unit
Responsible for the registration, renewal, and maintenance of records of medical practitioners and healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka.
Accreditation Unit
Responsible for evaluating and accrediting medical education programs and training institutions to ensure compliance with required standards.
Examination Unit
Responsible for coordinating and administering examinations conducted or supervised by the Council.
Foreign Degrees Unit
Responsible for assessing and verifying foreign medical qualifications for recognition and registration purposes.
Information Technology Unit
Responsible for managing the Council’s IT systems, digital services, databases, and technical infrastructure.
Legal Unit
Responsible for providing legal advice, handling regulatory matters, and supporting disciplinary and compliance processes.
Internship Unit
Responsible for coordinating internship placements and monitoring the internship training process for medical graduates.
Finance Unit
Responsible for managing budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, and overall financial operations of the Council.
Committees
The Council operates through standing committees that provide expert oversight, formulate recommendations, and ensure rigorous review of specific regulatory domains.
Management Committee Meeting
This Committee is responsible for managing day-to-day administrative and financial matters.
Examinations Committee
This Committee is responsible for managing all ERPM/ERPDS matters and recommending educational reforms to the Council.
Accreditation Committee
This Committee is responsible for providing oversight to establish an independent Accreditation Unit to accredit Sri Lankan Universities established underthe Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978 and SirJohn Kotelawala University.
Foreign Degrees Committee
This committee is responsible for accrediting and monitoring the recognition of foreign medical/ dental degree programs, observing provisions ofthe Minimum Standards (Medical Education)Regulations, and device tools to streamline and effectively recognize, derecognize, reject foreign degree programs, and propose degree approvals to the Council.
Preliminary Proceedings Committee (PPC)
This Committee is responsible for initiating disciplinary procedures and regulations, investigating complaints, determining prima facie cases, and referring them to the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC).
Professional Conduct Committee (PCC)
This Committee is responsible for producing charge sheets against registrants with prima facie cases and hearing cases, making determinations, and imposing punishments.
Internship Committee
This Committee is responsible for managing and approving internship training institutions and supervising and evaluating the internship programs.
Additional Qualifications Committee
This Committee is responsible for streamlining, supervising, and proposing approvals of Additional Qualifications(AQ) to the Council and proposing tools to effectively approve AQs.
Temporary Registration Committee
This Committee is responsible to review and approve the applications by practitioners for temporary registration to practice in Sri Lanka.
IT/Web Committee
This Committee is responsible for managing, device, and implementing all IT and SLMC web-related matters. ThisCommittee continued to aim at achieving a paperless green office environment.
Specialists Committee
This Committee is responsible for supervising and streamlining the Specialist registrations and proposing MedicalOrdinance amendments to activate silent provisions of the Specialist Registration Regulations.
Drafting Committee
The committee is to ensure that the standards of medical practice, ethics, and education in Sri Lanka align with national laws and international best practices, contributing to the development and improvement of the country's healthcare system. The committee's work is crucial for maintaining the integrity and professionalism of medical practice, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the continuous education and regulation of medical professionals.
Legislative Committee
This Committee is responsible for studying the Medical Ordinance and Regulations and proposing amendments fordrafting the Medical Ordinance or drafting a new Medical Act.
Procurement Committees (Major and Minor)
The procurement committee is responsible for following the National Procurement Guidelines for SLMC purchases in order to maximize economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Allied Health Committee
The committee is responsible for overseeing the regulation, standards, and practices of allied health professionals in Sri Lanka. Allied health professionals include individuals working in healthcare roles that are distinct from medical doctors and nurses, such as physiotherapists, radiographers, laboratory technicians, and occupational therapists, among others. The committee’s role involves ensuring that allied health professionals meet specific educational, ethical, and practice standards.
Audit Committee
The committee is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting, auditing processes, and internal controls of the Council. Its primary role is to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in the financial management of the organization.
Building Committee
The committee is tasked with overseeing the planning, development, maintenance, and management of physical infrastructure related to the Council’s operations. This includes ensuring that the SLMC's facilities meet the necessary standards for functionality, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements.