Coordinator
Introduction / Overview
The Clinical Simulation Training Center (CSTC) was established in August 2023 at the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine to strengthen clinical education for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) undergraduates. The Centre was initiated to address limitations in direct student–patient exposure and restricted access to major clinical procedures within Ayurveda hospitals.
Funded through the AHEAD Project and STHRD Project, the CSTC integrates modern clinical simulation technology to provide a safe, controlled, and structured learning environment. Through simulation-based education, students gain hands-on experience in surgeries, obstetric procedures, emergency care, and diagnostic skills, thereby improving clinical competence, confidence, and decision-making abilities prior to real patient care.
An extension of this initiative, the Clinical Skill Laboratory (CSL), was inaugurated in January 2025, creating a unified and resource-rich facility dedicated to core Ayurvedic and clinical competencies.
Funded through the AHEAD Project and STHRD Project, the CSTC integrates modern clinical simulation technology to provide a safe, controlled, and structured learning environment. Through simulation-based education, students gain hands-on experience in surgeries, obstetric procedures, emergency care, and diagnostic skills, thereby improving clinical competence, confidence, and decision-making abilities prior to real patient care.
An extension of this initiative, the Clinical Skill Laboratory (CSL), was inaugurated in January 2025, creating a unified and resource-rich facility dedicated to core Ayurvedic and clinical competencies.
Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in innovative and immersive clinical training, creating a world-class learning environment that empowers students with hands-on experience, confidence, and professional expertise in healthcare practice.
Mission
To deliver high-quality, simulation-based clinical training that enhances practical skills, promotes interdisciplinary learning, and fosters collaboration with healthcare institutions, ensuring graduates are confident, competent, and professionally prepared in both Ayurvedic and modern medical systems.
Objectives
• To provide hands-on clinical experience using advanced simulation technologies
• To integrate traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern medical techniques
• To ensure a risk-free environment for repeated practice and skill refinement
• To enhance preparedness for real-life clinical scenarios
• To develop the Centre as a recognized hub for clinical training in Indigenous Medicine
• To integrate traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern medical techniques
• To ensure a risk-free environment for repeated practice and skill refinement
• To enhance preparedness for real-life clinical scenarios
• To develop the Centre as a recognized hub for clinical training in Indigenous Medicine
Staff of the Clinical Simulation Training Center
Former Coordinator
DR. (MRS.) H. P. WAKKUMBURA
Founder
Organizational Structure – Section Heads
| Division | Supervisor | Department |
| ENT Diagnosis Division | Prof. (Mrs.) K.P.P. Peiris | Shalya Shalakya |
| Enema Procedure Division | Prof. A.A.J. Pushpakumara | Shalya Shalakya |
| Gynecology, Maternal & Pediatrics Division | Dr. M.N.S. Marasinghe / Dr. S.H.K. Deepthika | Kaumarabruthya & Stree Roga |
| Adult Airway & CPR Division | Dr. (Mrs.) W.J. Wickramaarachchi | Cikitsa |
| Suture & Catheterization Division | Dr. (Ms.) B.S.R. Perera | Shalya Shalakya |
Key Functions and Roles
- Simulation-based clinical training for BAMS undergraduates
- Emergency care and resuscitation training (BLS / ALS)
- Integration of Western medical practices with Ayurvedic education
- Conducting workshops, skill camps, and examination-oriented training
- Supporting curriculum-embedded practical learning
- Income-generating professional training programs
Responsibilities of the Centre
- Enhancing clinical competency and patient safety awareness
- Providing equitable access to advanced clinical training resources
- Supporting academic departments in practical skill delivery
- Maintaining and innovating simulation-based learning models
- Facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration
Facilities and Resources
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Simulators and Training Equipment
- Birthing Simulator
- Gynecological Simulator (ZOE)
- Adult Airway & CPR Manikins
- Auscultation Manikins (SIMSCOPE)
- Suture and Catheterization Trainers
- ENT and Ophthalmic Diagnostic Models
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Ayurvedic Therapy Training Facilities
- Panchakarma procedures including: Uttara Basti, Shirodhara, Nasya Karma, Netra Tarpana, Basti, Lepa, Karna Purna, Kayaseka
NEWS & EVENTS
• Establishment of the Clinical Skill Laboratory (2025)
• 02nd Consecutive Hands-on Training Workshop on Emergency Care Management (Basic Life Support – BLS) - 2025
• Vice Chancellor’s Award – 2024 awarded to Mrs. M.K.D.K. Attanayake
• The Emergency Care Management – Basic Life Support (BLS) and Restart a Heart Programme 2024
Recent Activities and Programs
- Emergency Care Management (BLS/ALS) Workshops – 2024 & 2025
- Special Gynecology & Obstetrics Practical Training Programs
- Examination-oriented simulation training for BAMS Level IV & V students
Upcoming Programs
Hands-on Skill Training Workshop using Advanced Simulation Models
Contact Us Now
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Coordinator: 071-7718928
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Address
Clinical Simulation Training Center & Clinical Skill Laboratory
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
Kandy Road, Yakkala, Sri Lanka
Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine
Kandy Road, Yakkala, Sri Lanka
