This blog is about the entrants in the year 1960, to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ceylon, Colombo. The email address for communications is, 1960batch@gmail.com. Please BOOKMARK this page for easier access later.Photo is the entrance porch of the old General Hospital, Colombo, still in existence. Please use the search box below to look for your requirement.
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Dear orgnisers, I totally agree with Hema. Developments in medicine are changing so fast, books become obsolete in no time. It's not worth therefore shipping old editions of text books considering the shipping costs. Each of us should be able to donate a new text . These could be bought in Colombo avoiding the shipping charges. Why not make the required book list in the format of a "wedding gift list", adn e.mail the list to everyone so that each one can tick off what they wish to donate. I have thought of donating a copy of Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine , which I can buy in Sarasavi book shop Dehiwala. Kind regards to everyone. Udula |
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Hi All,
Having watched the ongoing discussion re Text Books, I wonder how useful older texts in various specialities would be to practicing medicine in the current environment. As the Texts get new Editions so frequently with the advances that are occurring every day, and the changing formularies, would the electronic media be a better substitute?
I believe that Old text books are better than nothing, but let us at least plan to stock the library with newer editions so they appear to at least provide somewhat newer information.
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Thanks for the list
Noticed Bailey and Love
I have the old copy,autographed,by several ,
And also used by my nephew for his primary FRCS[now at Moorefields]
But there are several books on psychiatry,
Which pharmaceutical companies are the most active in sri lanka?
Please send your list, I will reach them via the regional managers,
And with direct contact,with the local managers.
Shall forward it to many try to get the best response.
If a local request is needed to back up and also mail
Any books,magazines,
Which addreses can we use as reference/
Still ,cannot fail to observe that british system,though much out dated
Still appears to be having a firm hold.
In psychiatry,
They are way below the new standards,
Including the classification of diseases, and DSM 4,dsm 4 tr,
And the new proposed dsm 5.
Can we in some way keep the local practioners,and specialists,
Updated with the new methods, new diagnostic criteria,
And better treatment outcone,
Than to lag behind with the old teachings of the old masters?
Maybe we can change it if we try.
Will it obstruct the advancement of local graduates,
Within the health dept[still the only and sot powerful employer]
Dr de silva
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A meeting of the 1960 batch get together organising committee – Colombo branch – was held in the house of Duru on 26/2/2010 at 1.30pm.
The following were present:-
1. Sarath Kapuwaththe.
2. Durumila Kumara.
3. Nalini Rodrigo.
4. Ranjini Thewarapperuma.
5. Buddhika Kaluaratchy.
6. Geri Jayasekara.
7. Philip Veerasingam.
A. The programme for the get together was discussed. It will be sent in detail subsequently.
B. It was decided to request all members of the batch to send a photo of their present appearance to be included in a CD being produced for release at the get together.
C. Members attending the get together are requested to bring their digital cameras. All photos taken at the get together would be collected in a CD and would be available to the members of the batch later.
D. A concert would be held on Friday afternoon. Geri is in charge. Please contribute items for the event.
E. A party on Friday night would be held after the concert and dinner. The expected wear is SARONG and SHIRT for the males and REDDHE and HATTE(optional) for the females. NO PYJAMAS ALLOWED.
F. Songs and music for the party would be 1950 vintage with words provided in sheets. All are expected to take part whether musical minded or not.
G. Saturday night would have a ceremonial procession and dinner and music with a band like last time.
H. Since getting Ranjan Fernando for transport bookings to Dambulla from Colombo has run into some problems please make your requests for transport to the batch email address of
I. Any contributions in kind to the bar is welcome.
Bernard de silva
Cincinnati
I plan to be in Colombo,,in April
For the 3 month Dhana
For Sheila[after we complete the same Dhana/pirith, in Cincinnati]
Can meet around these times.
My books are pretty much marked up.
But many are current subjects ,on
Psychiatry
Forensic psychiatry
Mental health
Psychology,,counseling,
Mental health centers[I started 5,in the counties around Cincinnati]
And on some of the specialties that I was involved with.
What address could they be delivered to or is it the library,where the students can access them freely?
Do we have a list of other Lankans,in USA,Canada,Europe,Australia,
Who may have direct/indirect access to the journals, books
And other relevant publications,
That students are likely to read?
Should also refer to CD data,
Old videos[there should be many relevant subjects covered]
Computers could be addressed ,in this same mailing.
Many do not get obsolete,
It’s a term often used to justify the transition from what is new to what is the desired, “Ultra new, almost useless to most” novelties.
Often a higher memory, better hard drive, and a few ,cheaper additions, make them more useful.
I use several newer versions. but at some location, use much older units,
With practically no difficulty or a discernable difference in quality.
Look for some of these units too.
They are often sold for a bit more than the scrap value.
If bulky, shipping may turn out to be a limiting factor.
Make a list of the friends and contacts,[who are willing to accept the mailings]
And find a way to collect.
United way, red cross, US aid, British embassy, are likely sources,
For collection, and shipping.
I will contact united way[former chief was a neighbor of mine, should have some contacts]
Catholic charities, temples in the area, to get more ideas.
Is there a contact, resource person,
Who can coordinate the information/handling of shipment, in Lanka?
I will contact several pharma manufacturers,
Can I have a list of useful material,publications,books,,
I focus on psychiatry,
Forensic psychiatry
Community mental health,
Mental health centers
Testing, psychology,
And related areas.
I am not as current in Surgery,
Orthopedics,
Accident trauma,
Gynecology
Urology
General and transplant surgery
As I was in the past.
Can still try to tap these resources, via old contacts.
Universities can assist ,especially with electronically stored material,
And with access to literature.
Our resource base, combining all the people who migrated freely since 1965,
Can be very extensive.
