MCGP 2026 - 2028

Train Yourself to be an Excellent Family Doctor!
Join our MCGP Programme…

The MCGP Programme is a postgraduate training programme in General Practice/Family Medicine especially designed for the primary care doctors in Sri Lanka to guide them to become a qualified family doctor/ GP.

The successful completion of the MCGP programme and the examination is a mandatory to become a member of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka.

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Download prospectus (2025 – 2027)

Highlights of the Programme

2-year course
Suitable for both part-time and full-time doctors engaged in family practice
Lectures: Alternate Sundays 9.00am-4.00pm
Clinicals and practicals: can be arranged in your area upon availability of the requirements

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Eligibility Criteria/Prerequisites for entry to the Program

Medical Degree registered under Section 29 with SLMC
Two years or more of work experience in General Practice / Primary Care

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What will the MCGP Programme offer you?

MCGP Qualification – an SLMC recognised, registrable postgraduate qualification with a credit score of Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) level 9
Eligibility for the membership of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka after successfully completing the course
Flexible enrolment criteria: MCGP Programme does not have a selection examination. You are only expected to engage in primary care within last two years and willing to run a General Practice clinic in the training period. (See eligibility criteria and application for more details)
⁠Updating your knowledge, skills and competencies in General Practice/ Family Medicine
⁠Individual mentorship under a qualified GP to guide you in the course and to improve your career
⁠An opportunity to upgrade your practice/clinic under the guidance of the mentor and assessors
⁠Duty leave from the Ministry of Health to complete the clinical appointments
An easy payment system to pay the course fee in instalments
An opportunity to participate in College activities and to receive privileges from the College as trainee (eg: Free access to Therapeutic Guidelines Australia, concessional rates for College events)