University of Kelaniya Medical Students Secure First Runner-Up at National Radiology Competition

Medical students from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, have secured the First Runner-Up position at the National Radiology Competition organised to mark the International Day of Radiology.

The competition was organised by the Sri Lanka College of Radiologists in collaboration with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, bringing together medical students to demonstrate their knowledge and clinical reasoning in the field of radiology.

Held under the theme “Emergency Radiology: Improving Acute Care through Imaging,” the competition focused on the important role of medical imaging in supporting timely diagnosis and improving the management of acute medical conditions.

Award-Winning Team

The University of Kelaniya team comprised four medical students:

• C. D. Gunarathna

• D. E. Shone Kumarapperuma

• P. K. D. L. A. Pathirajawasam

• I. I. A. Wickramarathna

Their achievement reflects their academic commitment, teamwork and ability to apply medical knowledge and clinical reasoning to radiological challenges.

Recognition for the Faculty

The First Runner-Up achievement brings recognition to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, and highlights the contribution of its students to academic and professional activities beyond the classroom.

The Faculty has congratulated the team on its success and commended the students for their efforts in representing the university at the national-level competition.