SLMC probed over series of ‘serious irregularities’

The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) is under investigation for indefinitely putting off the Examination for Registration to Practice Medicine (ERPM). Approximately 1,500 students who received foreign qualifications have been affected due to the inordinate delay in conducting the examination.

Health Ministry spokesman yesterday said that Minister Pavitra Wanniarachchi had appointed a five-member committee to inquire into the delay in conducting the ERPM examination, the cancellation of the registration of several internationally recognised universities, the postponement of SLMC elections, the registration of those who hadn’t obtained basic qualification as doctors and the SLMC acting outside its mandate.

Minister Wanniarachchi has called for a report from the SLMC as regards the above mentioned allegations.

The minister has appointed an inquiring team comprising Specialist Professor Hemantha Perera, Professor Prashantha Wijesinha, Dr. Anula Wijesundera, Dr. Maithri Chandraratne and Dr. Darshana Sirisena. (SF)