IMC Education was privileged to host a delegation from Vitebsk State Medical University (VSMU), the leading institution for English Medium medical education in Belarus, during their visit to Sri Lanka. The primary goal of this visit was to strengthen the ties between Sri Lanka and VSMU through collaborative research and student exchange programs.
VSMU, a source of pride for Belarus, currently boasts over 750 Sri Lankan students studying at its esteemed institution. With more than 300 VSMU graduates practicing medicine in Sri Lanka and across the globe, the university’s impact is truly international. The exceptional performance of VSMU students in the ERPM/ACT16 program earned them the top rank in the ERPM examination in 2022 and the 2nd rank in February 2023.
This significant meeting was graced by esteemed attendees, including:
Prof. Alexey Nikolaevich, Rector of Vitebsk State Medical University
Mr. Denis Nikolaevich, Vice-Rector of Vitebsk State Medical University
Ms. Elena Vitalievna, Head of International and Interregional Affairs at VSMU
Ms. Anna Aleksandrovna, Head of the Department of International Affairs at VSMU
Representing IMC Education, the official representative of VSMU in Sri Lanka and Belarus, we had:
Dr. Bathiya Karunarathna – Director, IMC Education Belarus Region
Dr. Amila B Kulatunga – Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Surath Edurapola – Chief Academic Administrative Officer
Our collective objective is to create a more promising future for medical education and research by encouraging global cooperation and supporting the ambitions of aspiring healthcare professionals.
