Vaithianathar Nadarajah Memorial Prize in Community Medicine
This prize is awarded annually to the student who performs best in Community Medicine, and obtains a Distinction in Community Medicine. The prize was donated in 1980 by Mrs. S. Nadarajah of Jaffna in memory of her husband, late Dr. Vaithianathar Nadarajah.
Vaithianathar Nadarajah Memorial Prize List
Covinthapillai Candiah Research Award
This award is given to the best three research projects undertaken by students in the 3rd MBBS Part II (after 2010, 2nd Examination for Medical Degrees Part II), provided the research is of sufficient merit. The recipients may be individuals or groups of student researchers. The award was established in 1992 by Mr. C. Candiah of Ariyalai, Jaffna
Covinthapillai Candiah Research Award List
Sivagurunathan Memorial Award
The Sivagurunathan Memorial Award is presented to the student who obtains the highest competence in the field project components (Field Health Activity, Case study and Family Attachment) of the Community Medicine curriculum among those who obtained at least a Second Class in the 3rd MBBS Part II (until 2009) or 2nd Examination for Medical Degrees Part II (2010 and after). The award was established by Mrs. P. Sivagurunathan in 1994 in memory of her husband, late Mr. S. Sivagurunathan, AGA, Nallur, Jaffna.
Sivagurunathan Memorial Award List
Velauthar Sothinagaratnam Memorial Award
This award is given to the best research project in Community Medicine undertaken in the field of Microbiology. It was established in 2010 by Mr. S. Sothymaheswaran of the United Kingdom.
Velauthar Sothinagaratnam Memorial Award List
Professor Appacutty Sinnathampy Award
This award is given for the best research in reproductive health related topics in Community & Family Medicine. It was established in 2014 by Professor Appacutty Sinnathampy of the United Kingdom.
Professor Appacutty Sinnathampy Award List
Murukananthan Award for Best Research in Mental Health Award
This award is given annually to the best research which got highest marks in the field of Mental Health among undergraduate researchers conducted by the Department of Community & Family Medicine. Candidate should have pass in the Second Examination for Medical Degrees. It was established in 2017 by Mrs.T.Murugananthan of the United Kingdom.
Dr. Murukananthan Award List