About
We are committed to advancing critical care through education, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the official website of the Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists (4CS). This site represents our vibrant and growing community of intensivists, united by a shared commitment to improving the care of critically ill patients in Sri Lanka.
Here, you can explore the wide range of activities we conduct throughout the year, from online learning sessions and hands-on workshops to our annual congress. You’ll also find information about our college council and opportunities for gaining membership and fellowship. Our dedication to advancing the art and science of caring for the critically ill through education, collaboration, and partnership, both nationally and internationally, and our contribution towards the development of health policies that strengthen critical care in Sri Lanka, are highlights of the website.
The website serves not only as a source of information but also as a living record of our journey. As we continue to learn, teach, and grow together, I invite every member to stay engaged and contribute actively to our mission. Together, we can continue to raise the standards of critical care in our country and beyond.
Dr. Anushka Mudalige
President
Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialist
Members
President
Anushka Mudalige
MBBS, MD, FRCA, FFICM, EDIC
Colombo North Teaching Hospital
President-elect
Lilanthi Subasinghe
MBBS, MD, MRCP, EDIC
University Hospital – Kothalawala Defence University hospital
Immediate Past President
Dilshan Priyankara
MBBS, MD, FRCP, EDIC
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Joint Secretary
Rasanee Wanigasuriya
MBBS, MD, FFICM
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
Joint Secretary
Himanga Benaragama
MBBS, MD
National Hospital - Galle
Treasurer
Eranda Sanjeewa
MBBS, MD, FRCA, EDIC
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Secretary of Science Affairs
Nalika Karunaratne
MBBS, MD
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Secretary of International Affairs
Chamali Aluwihare
MBBS, MD, MRCA
North Middlesex University Hospital – Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Secreatary of Legal Affairs
Anthony Mendis
MBBS, MD
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Secretary of Information Technology
Sankalpa Vithanage
MBBS, MD
Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
Secretary of Postgraduate Affairs
Waruni Samaranayake
MBBS, MD, FFICM
National hospital of Sri Lanka
Editor
Dushani Hettiarachchi
MBBS, MD
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Nuwan Ranawaka
MBBS, MD, FFICM, MRCP
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital – NHS, UK
Udya Rodrigo
MBBS, MD
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, UK
Krishakeesen Kamalanathan
MBBS, MD
Luton and Dunstable University Hospital – NHS, UK
Tharuka Kalhari
MBBS, MD, FRCA, FFICM, EDIC
King's College Hospital, UK
Makarim Mohamad
MBBS, MD
Colombo South Teaching Hospital
Muthulingam Navaneethan
MBBS, MD
National Hospital – Jaffna
Mathuratha Sivasubramanium
MBBS, MD
National Hospital – Jaffna
Amanda Ranaweera
MBBS, MD, FFICM
Werribee Mercy Hospital, VIC, Australia
Sunali Nanayakkara
MBBS, MD
Guys and Thomas Hospital – NHS, UK
Pavithra Sathananthasarma
MBBS, MD
National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Ishan Gamage
MBBS, MD
Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura
Dr. Leel Rathnakumara
MBBS, MD
Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala
Vision
We hold the vision of “Commitment and Care”. It signifies our role as committed professionals aiming at delivery of passionate care towards critically ill patients. Our strategic plans and objectives are all centered on above two aspects which we highly value.
Role
Our role in education
We enhance the knowledge and skills of all the medical professionals related to Intensive Care Medicine targeting the improvement of delivery of high-quality care. We collaborate with national and international experts in the field to share the experience beyond boundaries.
Our role in quality improvement
We recognize the improvement of quality of care delivered as a key determinant of ultimate outcome. Setting up standards with development of guidelines, accreditation schemes and continuous assessment through audit programs and patient safety initiatives are few of numerous projects carried out by us. Further, we play a major role in advocating state and non-state institutions in view of uplifting the field of Critical Care Medicine.
Strategy
Everything that we do as Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists ultimately aims at the enhancement of the field of Intensive Care Medicine in Sri Lanka. We are an independent patient centered professional organization which holds a vision of “Commitment and Care”.
Our Strategic aims
- All our activities and resources will be dedicated to achieve following strategic aims.
- We will enhance the delivery of care towards critically ill patients.
- We will empower medical professionals committed for Intensive Care Medicine.
- We will lead and support our fellows and members.
- We will collaborate with all institutions aiming the improvement of the field.
- We will uplift the specialty of Critical Care Medicine within and beyond boundaries of Sri Lanka.
Governance
Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists is a non-profit organization incorporated under the companies act no. 07 of 2007 in Sri Lanka.
Annual General Meeting
There is an annual general meeting of members, which is combined with the annual presidential election.
Council
The Council is the executive and governing body of the college. It is responsible for implementing decisions of the meetings, for carrying out proceedings and for promoting the stated aims of the college.
Council meets monthly and decides to act on current issues related to professional practice and clinical standards.
Office bearers
The Council comprises of twelve statutory officers elected from membership.
- The President
- The Vice President (President Elect)
- The Immediate Past President
- The General Secretary
- The Secretary Education
- The Secretary Scientific Affairs
- The Secretary Legal Affairs
- The Secretary International Collaborations
- The Secretary Information Technology
- The Secretary Post-Graduate Affairs
- The Treasurer
- The Editor
History
History of Critical Care Medicine in Sri Lanka extends more than a half century and is evolving rapidly equating with international counterparts. Tireless efforts of pioneers of Intensive Care marked following major milestones in the trail of success of Critical Care Medicine in Sri Lanka.
1952
Introduction of Critical Care to Sri Lanka with allocation of designated area in thoracic ward as a recovery area for post-operative patients in General Hospital Colombo
1968
First-ever contemporary intensive care unit was declared open as the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in General Hospital Colombo
1980
First intensive care unit outside Colombo, at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, was declared open
2002
Sri Lankan Society of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine was inaugurated by multi-disciplinary medical professionals to uplift the filed
2009
Specialty Board of Critical Care Medicine was established by Post-Graduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM), University of Colombo, in order to train dedicated Specialists in Critical Care Medicine
2009
Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care was commenced by PGIM to enhance the skills and knowledge of post-graduate Doctors serving intensive care units
2010
Faculty of Critical Care Medicine was established in order to represent professionals in Intensive Care Medicine
2012
The senate of University of Colombo approved the training program leading to Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine to produce dedicated Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine
2013
Training program leading to Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine was commenced by the Post-Graduate Institute of Medicine of University of Colombo
2018
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka recognized the Critical Care Medicine as a separate specialty in an extraordinary gazette notification
2018
First ever dedicated Specialists in Critical Care Medicine commenced duties in Medical Intensive Care Unit of National Hospital of Sri Lanka
2021
Inauguration of Ceylon College of Critical Care Specialists with the prime aim of uplifting the delivery of care towards critically ill patients is the pinnacle of the specialty in Sri Lanka