Prof. Fonseka to resign if SAITM students are registered

1 July 2016 06:18 pm - 10 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Chairman Carlo Fonseka said he would resign if those who pass out from the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) in Malabe were given provisional registration to practice as doctors in Sri Lanka.

He said this during a meeting held with the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) at the SLMC office on Thursday.

GMOA Treasurer Nalinda Herath told a media briefing that Prof. Fonseka told them that the SLMC stance on the SAITM controversy remains unchanged despite any political interference.

“We informed him of attempts by those backing the SAITM medical degree shop to give it SLMC approval. Just like the drama in which the Health Ministry showed that Court approval was obtained by SAITM students to carry out their clinical studies at state hospitals, the students will file a Court case against the Health Ministry, demanding SLMC approval. Later the Health Ministry will agree in Court that the SLMC approval will be given accordingly. The ministry will later interpret it as a Court order,” Dr. Herath said.

However, the GMOA said if the students who obtain their MBBS at SAITM were given provisional registration by the SLMC, the entire SLMC staff should resign. (Piyumi Fonseka)

Video by Amantha

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 10

Aba Jayasekera Friday, 01 July 2016 08:37 PM

Let him go. After all he is the patron of the GMOA.

Manushya Friday, 01 July 2016 09:12 PM

It seems he is trying to influence the judiciary.

Robert Friday, 01 July 2016 09:37 PM

If Island wide merit was the criteria for admission to State Medical Institutions, many doctors would not have qualified for admission. Why prevent those who missed out due to selection on regional basis, from obtaining the Medical Degree in Private Institutions- specially as those who get overseas degrees are accepted- of course on passing the locally required exam.

Ravi Friday, 01 July 2016 10:58 PM

Get both accreditations reviewed by an independent body In like UK or US and just close the argument.

janaka Friday, 01 July 2016 11:50 PM

carlo fonseka can now retire and go home !

garawi Saturday, 02 July 2016 12:41 AM

On what grounds does he object to the SAITM graduates? Why should the government medical college be the only one producing doctors when there is a shortage? Almost all countries have private universities and why not Sri Lanka? Carlo and the GMOA fought hard to get MR back in power. This is only an extention of that fight and an attempt to de-stabilize the current government. Let him go the old man. Get young blood in.

Molaya Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:24 AM

Enough is enough of thess Silly remarks. OK Give us your Solution or an alternation, Instead of threatening the resignation of entire GMOA.

Rishard Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:26 AM

You can even resign now...high time...what do you know about health regulation anyway...just filling positions due to political affiliations...

Molaya Saturday, 02 July 2016 11:48 AM

Some of these So Called Institutions are real barriers and enemies for the development of Sri Lanka.

Lankan Saturday, 02 July 2016 10:06 PM

Not a single COMMENT in favor of GMOA or SLMC which shows Sri Lankans are smart enough to understand who is right. This is an ego problem for GMOA than a real problem. Can you guys stop doctors from serving in developed countries after studying from our tax money?

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Prof. Fonseka to resign if SAITM students are registered

Comments - 10

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated

Gota fires back at Cardinal, rebuts allegations

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

Man who jumped off Sri Pada Uda Maluwa and went missing, found

MIRROR CRICKET

TODAY'S HEADLINES