02/08/2025
*Vidya Jyothi Prof. Vajira H. W. Dissanayake*
Chairman
Sri Lanka Medical Council
No 31, Noris Canal Road
Colombo 10
Dear Sir,
*SLMC Registration for recognized academic programmes by CMCC*
We appreciate the efforts taken in revising the certification process for graduates of academic programmes previously accredited by the CMCC. Although the process was time-consuming, we believe the outcome is largely commendable, with the exception of one concern.
The College of Medical Laboratory Science Sri Lanka (CMLSSL), along with the Academy of Health Professionals (AHP), strongly advocates that professional registration be limited to graduates only, in line with the Ministry of Health policy, which discontinued and banned diploma qualifications for recruitment since 2018.
According to the CMCC notice dated June 16, 2025 (http://cmcc.lk/universities/), only applicants enrolled in the programmes listed in Annexure I before June 27, 2024, are eligible for certification. Programmes in Annexure II are exempt from these conditions.
However, we observe with concern that an irrelevant programme has been mistakenly listed in Annexure II. Diploma qualifications which have already discontinued, have been inappropriately grouped with graduate programmes by misrepresenting the discontinued School of MLTT and DMLT.
As the former Registrar of CMCC, your leadership ensured professionalism and accountability. We now seek your attention to this serious matter and respectfully request an opportunity for an official meeting to address these concerns and uphold the standards of our profession.
