Mohan De Silva
| Mohan De Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Nalanda College Colombo |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Known for |
Chairman University Grants Commission (Sri Lanka) Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura. |
| Religion | Buddhist |
Mohan De Silva is the Chairman University Grants Commission (Sri Lanka).[1][2][3]
Early life and education
After completing earlier education at St. Thomas' College Gurutalawa, De Silva moved to Nalanda College Colombo for his secondary education. While at school Mohan played for the Nalanda College first XI cricket team as an all-rounder and a right arm leg-spinner.[4] He then entered the University of Ceylon's, Colombo Medical Faculty in early 1970s, graduating as a Medical Doctor. De Silva also captained the University of Ceylon cricket team in the Sara Trophy Tournament, whilst being a medical student, in the 1970s. He was also a pioneer in organizing the Inter-University Medical Faculty Cricket Tournament in Sri Lanka. De Silva holds a MBBS, MS, FRCS (Edin) and FCSSL.
Career
De Silva was also the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura, being a Professor of Surgery.
He was also the 22nd President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka.[5]
References
- "New head of surgeons was a fine sportsman by Premasara Epasinghe". Dailynews. 2004-01-12. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- "New Dean Appointed". Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura. May 28, 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- "The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh College News". The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- "Committee to probe J'pura University issues". Dailynews. 2012-01-11. Retrieved 19 March 2012.
- "College of Surgeons annual sessions: Number of pre-congress workshops held". Dailynews. 2003-08-18. Retrieved 19 March 2012.