A team of students from the 44th and 45th Batches of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, secured Third Place in the prestigious national video competition organized by the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka (CPSL) as part of its 50th Anniversary Celebrations.
The competition aimed to raise awareness about cancers and highlight the vital role of pathologists in accurate diagnosis and patient care. The national-level competition was open to undergraduate students from universities across Sri Lanka, and entries were evaluated based on accuracy, creativity, clarity, and overall impact.
The team produced a highly creative and informative video focusing on cancer awareness, early detection through screening, and the essential contribution of pathology in guiding treatment decisions. In addition to winning Third Place in the main competition, the team also secured Third Place in the ‘Most Popular Award’, determined through Facebook and YouTube engagement, including views, likes, and shares.
Student Team (44th and 45th Batches):
1. K. Kanoojan
2. V. Mathushanan
3. J. Janenthan
4. W. Wijayanthy
Supervising Academic Staff:
Dr. Homathy Sivakumar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Pathology
Dr. Balavally J. Thanenthiran, Lecturer, Department of Pathology
Dr. Jathavani Mario Maznet Theepan, Lecturer, Department of Pathology
The Faculty Board, at its 419th meeting held on 11.02.2026, formally acknowledged this achievement and awarded certificates for securing Third Place in the “main competition” and Third Place in the “Most Popular Award”.
The Board placed on record its appreciation of this commendable achievement and extended its congratulations to the students and the supervising academic staff.
