The following are the steps to become a member or an associate member:
- Select the category that applies to you, from the 2 available categories given below.
- download the application form and complete it. The link to download the form is also given below, under each category.
- Get the photocopies of the supporting documents ready. We have made the application process simpler, by making it easier for you to get these supporting documents.
- You now need to hand over the completed application form, relevant supporting documents, and the relevant fee to our office. You can do this by either:
- Handing over your application to our office with the relevant fee.
- Posting it to us with a cheque for the relevant fee.
- Payments can be made in the following methods:
1) Directly to the College office
2) cheque can be written in favour of "Ceylon College of Physicians" and forwarded together with the application
3) Any further inquiries can be made from college office via email or telephone.
Selections for membership will be approved by the council at the monthly council meetings.
Associate Membership
Benefits of Associate Membership
- Discounted prices for registering at College events, such as the annual academic sessions, specialty days, and other academic events.
- We facilitate interviews with the Royal College of Physicians of London for the Medical Training Initiative (MTI) scheme.
- Eligibility to take part in the Young Physicians’ Forum and compete for prestigious awards.
- Eligibility to apply for our research grants
Requirements for Associate Membership
- All Associate members should be citizens of Sri Lanka
- The following shall be eligible for Associate membership
A registered medical practitioner who holds
a primary medical degree recognised by the Sri Lanka Medical Council
AND
has been successful at the Selection Examination in Medicine for MD (Medicine) training
AND
is registered with the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo for MD (Medicine) - The application should be supported by the Director, Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo and a Trainer of the respective trainee who should be a Member of the College.
- Associate membership will lapse automatically on completion of ten(10) years as an associate member or on admission to Membership or Overseas membership of the college.
- Associate Members shall not be entitled to hold office in the Council of the College or vote at meetings of the College.
Membership
Requirements for Membership
- All members should be citizens of Sri Lanka
- The following shall be eligible for membership
A registered medical practitioner who holds
--- a degree of MD of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo in Medicine AND is Board Certified as a Specialist by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo
OR
--- an equivalent overseas qualification acceptable to the Council of the Ceylon College of PHsicians AND is Board Cedrtified as a Specialist by the specialist / postgraduate boards of the relevant country.
OR
a degree MD of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo in related field of medicine such as Paediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Microbiology, Radiology, Dermatology, Haematology or any other field of medicine that is accepted by the Council of the Ceylon College of Physicians AND is Board Certified as a Specialist by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo - The application should be supported by two members of the Ceylon College of Physicians of at least five (5) years standing.
