A programme of conducting regional clinical meetings in association with clinical societies in the peripheries was proposed by Prof. Vasanthi Pinto during her tenure as the President. It was an initiative to reach out to the alumni rendering services at various peripheral institutes, and disseminate contextually relevant knowledge. Along with that, there was the opportunity to strengthen the bond between them and the PeMSAA. However, this endeavour did not materialize as the COVID-19 pandemic became a hindrance to organizing any such event.

While physical gatherings were no longer possible, the new Council was resolute on implementing this programme nonetheless. Adapting to the new normal, “Regional Clinical Meetings” are now being conducted virtually. The first session was organized in association with ‘Ratnapura Clinical Society. The second session was organized in association with ‘Matale Clinical Society’.

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Management of Common NCDs at Primary Care
Speakers: Prof. Udaya Ralapanawa, Professor in Medicine & Consultant Physician, Dr. Gowri Ratnayake, Consultant Endocrinologist

Moderator: Dr. Chathurika Dandeniya, Senior Lecturer & Consultant Rheumatologist
2022-02-02
Organized in Collaboration with Matale Clinical Society

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COVID-19: Addressing the Conundrums of the General Practitioner
Speaker: Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, President of Ratnapura Clinical Society & Consultant Pulmonologist

Moderator: Dr. Duminda Yasaratne, Senior Lecturer & Consultant Pulmonologist
2021-09-12
Organized in Collaboration with the Ratnapura Clinical Society