Regional Sessions are held in apex centres in the periphery to update medical professionals regarding current practices and state-of-the-art paediatric healthcare. It is usually undertaken as a physical session providing an opportunity to those who serve in the periphery to share their views, knowledge, and experience. Three to four sessions are organized during a tenure of a Council, concentrating on main centres in the provinces of the country.
Regional Scientific Session – Jaffna
Regional Scientific Session in Jaffna, organized collaboratively by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians and the Jaffna Medical Association, unfolded on 19th 20th February 2024.
The inauguration dinner (19th February), held at the Northgate Hotel-Jaffna was attended by distinguished guests including the Director of TH Jaffna and Provisional Director of Health Services Northern Province, Dr Sathiyamoorthy Thangamuthu, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Prof R. Surendra Kumar, and Regional Director of Health Services-Jaffna, Dr. A. Ketheeswaran. President and few council members of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians graced the occasion as well.
The academic session held on 20th February 2024 at the Medical Students Hostel Auditorium- Jaffna was a resounding success with the attendance of paediatricians, trainees, and registrars. Distinguished speakers including Prof. Gitanjali Sathiadas, Prof. Randula Ranawaka, Dr. T. Rajeevan, Dr. R. Ajanthan, Dr. Thinojah Seevaratnam, Dr. Nalin Kitulwatte, and Dr. S. Niththiyaruban shared knowledge on advancements in paediatric healthcare.
Regional Sessions Kandy in Collaboration with PeMSAA 2023
Regional Sessions in Kandy took place at the Grand Kandyan Hotel on the 5th and 6th of October 2023. This event was organized by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians in collaboration with The Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association (PeMSAA).
The Regional Sessions Kandy brought together esteemed healthcare professionals, specialists, and experts in paediatrics. It provided a platform for participants to exchange knowledge, share valuable insights, and foster collaboration.