About the College
The Ceylon College of Family Physicians (CCFP) was founded with a clear purpose — to ensure that the people of Sri Lanka have access to high-quality, cost-effective primary healthcare. This vision is pursued through a strong commitment to training, education, and advocacy in the field of family medicine.
Our Mission
The mission of the CCFP is to enhance the health and well-being of all Sri Lankans by delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, built on a strong and enduring patient–physician relationship.
What We Do
Through a range of initiatives — including educational programs, specialized training, research promotion, and skill development — the CCFP supports:
- Specialist Family Physicians
- Family Medicine postgraduate trainees
- General Practitioners
- Medical officers
- Medical students
Our focus is to equip healthcare providers with the skills and knowledge to deliver patient-centered care, rooted in the principles of family medicine, while embracing the latest advancements in medical science.
Our Role in the Nation
As a leading professional body, the CCFP works closely with policymakers to strengthen Sri Lanka’s primary care system. By doing so, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s journey towards universal health coverage and improved healthcare outcomes for all.
Message from the Founder President
With pleasure, I am writing this message as the Founder President of the Ceylon College of Family Physicians.
This college was formulated through the collective efforts of like-minded professionals, recognizing the need for an organization to bring together those involved in the delivery of primary care and those aspiring to pursue this specialty. I am deeply thankful to the pioneering group for inviting me to take up the presidency and guide the college through its formative phase.
With the recognition of Family Medicine as the sixth clinical discipline by the World Health Organization, a global movement emerged to strengthen primary care and ensure Universal Health Coverage. The Ceylon College of Family Physicians will actively collaborate with all stakeholders to realize this objective in Sri Lanka.
In alignment with the college’s motto, our goal is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality primary care characterized by compassion, while nurturing the art of Family Medicine. A key priority is the education of future primary care providers — from undergraduate to postgraduate levels — equipping them with essential clinical knowledge and core principles of Family Medicine.
Furthermore, the college will actively promote and engage in research to identify service gaps and evaluate interventions aimed at enhancing the quality and reach of primary care services across the nation.