KSM - The Kandy Society of Medicine

KSM - The Kandy Society of Medicine The largest and the oldest association of Medical and Dental professionals in the Hill Country

Since its establishment in 1964, making it the second oldest medical association in Sri Lanka, the Kandy Society of Medicine (KSM) has been active in the areas of continuing medical education and health research. Its membership, consisting of clinicians and scientists working in the medical and dental professions, now stands at over 700. KSM’s weekly clinical and scientific meetings attract a wide range of health professionals including students from the Peradeniya Medical School. The society aims to provide opportunities for health professionals to update their academic knowledge and clinical skill, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of health care delivered to the public. In addition it fosters health innovations and research in medicine, provides opportunities for medical professionals to interact in social spheres through various events, and carries out public health education and awareness projects.

🩺 “Basics of Chest X-Ray: Tips and Tricks for Accurate Interpretation”👨‍🏫 Speaker:Dr. Chandima Abeysinghe, Consultant Ra...
19/11/2025

🩺 “Basics of Chest X-Ray: Tips and Tricks for Accurate Interpretation”

👨‍🏫 Speaker:
Dr. Chandima Abeysinghe, Consultant Radiologist

📅 Date: 19th November 2025
🕚 Time: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
📍 Venue: PMCK Auditorium, National Hospital Kandy

☕ Refreshments will be provided
💻 Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nOw-3GzDQiGzc6iTAfDBDQ

11/11/2025
KSM Wednesday CME lecture on 29.10.2025 by Dr Senthil Chandrasekaram (Consultant Physician, TH Peradeniya)at PMCK Audi...
31/10/2025

KSM Wednesday CME lecture on 29.10.2025 by Dr Senthil Chandrasekaram (Consultant Physician, TH Peradeniya)at PMCK Auditorium, NH Kandy.

Symposium on Osteoporosis. Organised by The Kandy Society of Medicine on 22.10. 2025 at PMCK Auditorium, NH Kandy.
27/10/2025

Symposium on Osteoporosis. Organised by The Kandy Society of Medicine on 22.10. 2025 at PMCK Auditorium, NH Kandy.

🎓 CME Lecture – Kandy Society of Medicine 🎓Join us for an insightful session on💧 “Hyponatremia – The Clinical Challenge”...
24/10/2025

🎓 CME Lecture – Kandy Society of Medicine 🎓

Join us for an insightful session on
💧 “Hyponatremia – The Clinical Challenge”

🗓️ Date: 29th October 2025
🕓 Time: 11.15 am – 12.15 pm
📍 Venue: PMCK Auditorium, National Hospital Kandy

👨‍⚕️ Speaker:
Dr. Senthil Chandrasekaram
Consultant Physician, Teaching Hospital Peradeniya

🔗 Free Registration:
https://forms.gle/TuBgwDyHPSfUcNTg6

💻 Join via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cRcBr3rnQbironuLJpZE7w

🍽️ Special Notice:
Here, you will receive a special offer from PickMe for food orders!
To claim it, please make sure you are registered in advance through the above link.

Organized by the Kandy Society of Medicine

🎤✨ KANDY SOCIETY OF MEDICINE🌟 FAMILY CONCERT 2025! 🌟Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and drama — ...
20/10/2025

🎤✨ KANDY SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
🌟 FAMILY CONCERT 2025! 🌟

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and drama — where our talented medical community and their families take the stage! 💃🕺🎶

📅 Date: December 4th, 2025
🕔 Time: 5.00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Physiology Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Medicine – UOP

🎭 Highlights:
🎵 20 entertaining performances
🎶 Songs, dances & drama!

🎟️ FREE ENTRY — All are welcome!

📞 Contact:
Dr. Ranmimi Wijekoon – 0777282654
Dr. Vishaka Rajapakshe – 0777888854
KSM Office – 081 2201702

🦴✨ KANDY SOCIETY OF MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM ON OSTEOPOROSIS🔹 Understanding Osteoporosis: A Clinical Roadmap from Risk to Reco...
17/10/2025

🦴✨ KANDY SOCIETY OF MEDICINE
SYMPOSIUM ON OSTEOPOROSIS
🔹 Understanding Osteoporosis: A Clinical Roadmap from Risk to Recovery 🔹

Join us for an in-depth discussion on osteoporosis — from prevention to modern management — featuring a panel of expert clinicians from the National Hospital Kandy.

📅 Date: 22nd October 2025
🕥 Time: 10.30 AM – 1.00 PM
📍 Venue: PMCK Auditorium, National Hospital Kandy

📝 Register Here: https://forms.gle/rmTkH6EufrBwD5Br6

👨‍⚕️ Speakers:
• Dr. Charles Antonypillai – Consultant Endocrinologist
• Dr. Asela J. B. Ratnayake – Consultant Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician
• Dr. Kapila Ranasinghe – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Dr. Maheshi Wijayabandara – Consultant Geriatric Medicine Physician

☕ Entrance Tea | 🍱 Lunch Provided
📞 Contact: 081-2201702 | ✉️ theksm66@gmail.com

📢 Call for Abstracts & Orations | KSM 48th Annual Academic Sessions 2026 📢The Kandy Society of Medicine (KSM) is pleased...
16/10/2025

📢 Call for Abstracts & Orations | KSM 48th Annual Academic Sessions 2026 📢

The Kandy Society of Medicine (KSM) is pleased to invite applications for orations and the submission of abstracts for its forthcoming 48th Annual Academic Sessions, scheduled to be held from 4th to 6th February 2026.
🔹 Categories for Abstract Submission:

Original Research

Case Reports
🔹 Applications Invited for Orations:

KSM Oration (04th February 2026)

Bibile Memorial Oration (05th February 2026)

📅 Key Deadlines:

Abstracts: 20th November 2025

Orations: 28th November 2025

📨 Submit via: https://conference.ksm.lk

📘 Abstract Submission Instructions:
Click here to view the guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E3In7TtSGfLsQaK3naebJSQtOLiLK75h/view?usp=sharing

📘 Oration Submission Instructions:
Click here to view the guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xm54MogyHAELJR-p0sGhk5N-kKK1jzmN/view?usp=sharing

📞 For Inquiries:
KSM Office – 081 220 1702
Dr. Kaushika Gunasekera – 077 737 9483
Dr. Krishnapradeep – 077 650 7576

KSM Foundation Sessions 2025 on 15th August 2025 at Hotel Grand Kandyan, Kandy.
13/10/2025

KSM Foundation Sessions 2025 on 15th August 2025 at Hotel Grand Kandyan, Kandy.

KSM Wednesday CME lecture on 27th of August 2025 by Prof.ALAN C PAO (Acting Assistant Professor, Stanford University Sc...
10/10/2025

KSM Wednesday CME lecture on 27th of August 2025 by Prof.ALAN C PAO (Acting Assistant Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine,Dept of Medicine, Division of Nephrology) at PMCK Auditorium, NH Kandy.

📢 Upcoming CME Lecture | Kandy Society of Medicine 📢Topic-👟 “Fashion, Function and Foot Health: The Triad of Modern Foot...
10/10/2025

📢 Upcoming CME Lecture | Kandy Society of Medicine 📢

Topic-
👟 “Fashion, Function and Foot Health: The Triad of Modern Footwear”

👨‍⚕️ Speaker: Dr. Malinda Ileperuma
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya

📅 Date: 15th October 2025
🕚 Time: 11.15 AM – 12.15 PM
📍 Venue: PMCK Auditorium, National Hospital Kandy
☕ Refreshments will be provided

💻 Virtual Participation:
🔗 Join via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yIiUGXMmSnapHgvq0pe39Q

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National Hospital Kandy
Kandy
20000

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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Since its establishment in 1964, making it the second oldest medical association in Sri Lanka, the Kandy Society of Medicine (KSM) has been active in the areas of continuing medical education and health research. Its membership, consisting of clinicians and scientists working in the medical and dental professions, now stands at over 700. KSM’s weekly clinical and scientific meetings attract a wide range of health professionals including students from the Peradeniya Medical School. The society aims to provide opportunities for health professionals to update their academic knowledge and clinical skill, with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of health care delivered to the public. In addition it fosters health innovations and research in medicine, provides opportunities for medical professionals to interact in social spheres through various events, and carries out public health education and awareness projects.