Opening of first-ever Sri Lankan College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) of the tri-services took place during a simple ceremony at Renuka Hotel, Colombo 3 on 18 March 2016.

The SLCOMM, identical to over 50 other specialist colleges associated with the SLMA, would hereafter be able to participate in the annual Career Guidance Seminar and SLMA Scientific Sessions.

The establishment of the SLCOMM with tri-service representatives which remained, a long-felt need for the tri-services would contribute to the development of military medicine in Sri Lanka in the future.

Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal K.A Gunatilleke attended as the Guest of Honour while Secretary Defence, Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi was the Chief Guest for the occasion while many senior officers of tri-services also attended the occasion.