Registration for the Pre-Congress Workshops 2026 Is Now Closed
Professional Etiquette Masterclass
Elevate Your Presence. Inspire Respect. Make an Impact
(Pre-registration Required) - Only limited numbers can be accommodated
6th September 2026
9.10AM – 1.00PM
Taj Samudra Colombo
Gregory Room
Basic Professional Etiquette
The Art of Looking Good
Communicate with Confidence
Conducted By
Mr. Kumar De Silva
Professional Etiquette Expert Trainer | Speaker | Image Consultant
Masterclass in Research
(Pre-registration Required) - Only limited numbers can be accommodated
PGIM Academic Centre
Lecture Hall 3
12th September 2026
9.10AM – 1.00PM
- Lab Based Research
- Meta Analysis & Systematic Reviews
- Clinical Trials
- Ethics in Research
- How to Get Grants
- Writing Up Research
Lab Based Research
Professor Neelika Malavige
Professor in Immunology and Molecular Medicine,
Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine, University of Sri Jayewardenepura ,
Sri Lanka.
Meta Analysis & Systematic Reviews
Professor Priyanga Ranasinghe
Professor in Pharmacology,
Department of Pharmacology,
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Colombo,
Sri Lanka
Clinical Trials
Professor Asita de Silva
Senior Professor in Pharmacology ,
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka.
Ethics in Research
Professor Shamila De Silva
Professor in Medicine,
Honorary Consultant Physician,
Faculty of Medicine,
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka.
How to Get Grants
Professor Darshan de Silva
Professor in Immunology,
Faculty of Medicine,
General Sri John Kotelawala Defence University,
Sri Lanka.
Writing Up Research
Vidya Jyothi Professor Prasad Katulanda
Professor in Clinical Medicine,
University of Colombo;
Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist,
National Hospital of Sri Lanka ,
Sri Lanka.
Lifestyle & Metabolism
(Pre-registration Required) - Only limited numbers can be accommodated
PGIM Academic Centre
Lecture Hall 3
14th September 2026
9.10AM – 1.00PM
- Symposium 1
- Symposium 3
- Symposium 3
- Symposium 4
SYMPOSIUM 1
Beyond Calories: Lifestyle Strategies for the Prevention and Management of Obesity
Dr Anushka Wickramaratne
Consultant Nutrition Physician
Exercise as Medicine in Obesity: From Physical Activity to Therapeutic Exercise
Dr Upul Madahapola
Consultant Sports Physician
SYMPOSIUM 2
Nutrition for Healthy Ageing: Sarcopenia, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Health
Dr Sajitha Mallawaarachchi
Consultant Nutrition Physician
Healthy Ageing Through Lifestyle Medicine: Preventing Frailty, Falls and Functional Decline
Dr Maheshi Wijayabandara
Consultant Geriatrician
SYMPOSIUM 3
The Gut and Metabolism Connection: Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Disease
Dr Evone Jayaweera
Consultant Nutrition Physician
Lifestyle Interventions in Chronic Liver Disease: Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis, Sarcopenia and Frailty Management
Dr Vadivel Vijitharan
Consultant Gastroenterologiest and Hepatologist
SYMPOSIUM 4
Personalised Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes: A Holistic Approach
Dr Nipun De Silva
Consultant Endocrinologist
Precision Nutrition for Type 2 Diabetes: From Personalized Care to Remission
Dr Upeka Samarawickrama
Consultant Nutrition Physician
Medical Leadership
(Pre-registration Required) - Only limited numbers can be accommodated
ClinMARK , NHSL
16th September 2026
8.15AM – 1.45PM
- Leading Amidst Challenges
- Leading Yourself
- Sustaining Leadership
- Leading People
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS , UK
Introduction to Medical Leadership
Dr Duminda Munidasa
Chairperson – Medical Leadership Forum – CCP
Leading Amids Challenges
Leading Through External Challenges
Professor Mumtaz Patel
President, Royal College of Physicians
Leading Yourself
Promoting Reflective Learning - Self-awareness and Reflective Leadership
Dr Emma Vaux
Globel Vice President, Royal College of Physicians
Sustaining Leadership
Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Leader
Dr Preetham Boddana
Associate Globel Director for South Asia, Royal College of Physicians
Leading People
Psychological safety within Healthcare Teams
Professor Arosha Dissanayake
Past President, Ceylon College of Physicians
Open To
- All specialties
- Consultants
- Postgraduate trainees
- Medical officers
Workshop Format
- Plenaries and scenario-based group work and feedback
- Participants are invited to send their own case scenarios
- Past workshop material will be available online for participants
CME Credits Awarded