The Chairman of the University Grant Commission UGC) in Sri Lanka, Prof. Gamini Samaranayake said that the UGC had not granted approval for the establishment of Private Medical Colleges in Sri Lanka.
In the recent past, there has been much debate about the establishment of Private Medical Colleges (PMC) in Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, several intellectuals and academics have stressed the need to have Private Medical Colleges in the country since the government alone cannot meet the demand for doctors.
Private Medical College issue has been the subject of discussion and debate over many years.
Courtesy: Government Information Department
Why do the UGC hesitate to approve the establishment of the private medical college?…It is so naive to think people who will pass out from it wont have the skills necessary to practice as successful practitioners. Only thing that will change by the establishment is that students will have more ease getting into universities, its always going to be tough as in any other uni…so ppl should think about this matter seriously as this a good opportunity for our fellow students who are unlucky(because entering into Gov. medical college is like the most demanded out there..)can get a chance to show there colors and serve the country…so those selfish students who protest against this should think twice and let the process go forward!!!! period..!!! Would like to see others opinions on this too…