How to become a Member of the CGPSL

Obtaining Membership or Associateship of the College

Members

The Membership of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka (CGPSL) is reserved for the medical doctors registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council, under section 29 of the Medical Ordinance and should be practising in Sri Lanka.

One of the following criteria should be fulfilled.

  1. The Applicant should have completed the MCGP Postgraduate Programme and been successful at the MCGP Examination in conformity with the regulations in the MCGP Prospectus;

AND

  • been engaged full time General Practice in the community or in a Department / Unit of Family Medicine at a University, continuously for a minimum period of three years, immediately before the date of application;

OR

  • been engaged part time General Practice in the community, continuously for a minimum period of five years, immediately before the date of application;

OR

  • been engaged in general medical practice, in a Unit of the Ministry of Health or a Private Health Services institution, recognised by the Council of CGPSL, continuously for a minimum period of five years, immediately before the date of application.

2. A doctor who is in full time or part time general practice who has completed twenty years as an Associate of the college, shall also be eligible for the membership of the college.

NB: An applicant for the membership of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, who is eligible for membership shall undergo a mandatory General Practice mentoring programme for a period of one month, prior to obtaining membership of the College.

Associates

A Medical practitioner in Sri Lanka, registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council under section 29 of the medical ordinance can apply for the Associateship of the CGPSL upon the payment of the same fees as Members of the Corporation. 

International Associates

 A general family practitioner, not residing in Sri Lanka, who is a Member / Fellow of a professional organisation of General Practitioners / Family Physicians, in the country of residence, may apply to be an International Associate of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka.

Student Associates

A medical student registered at a Faculty of Medicine of a University in Sri Lanka recognised by the SLMC, having an interest in general family practice, may apply to be a Student Associate of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka.

Important

  • Members and associates should pay the stipulated fees to obtain and maintain their membership/associateship.
  • Associates of the Corporation shall be entitled to participate in the academic and social activities of the CGPSL, but shall not be entitled to wear the academic dress of the CGPSL nor to participate in or vote at statutory general meetings of the CGPSL.
Download Application forms