Sri Lanka, May 6 -- Colombo, May 06 - The annulment of the Surgery Long and Short Cases components of the ERPM Part B Examination conducted at the Examinations Centre of the Eastern University (Batticaloa) has sparked outrage and accusations of nepotism.
Candidates who underwent the examination in April 2024 have come forward with allegations against the President of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) for his role in the decision-making process.
According to a letter addressed to the Registrar of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) dated May 1, 2024, candidates expressed their grievances over the abrupt cancellation of the examination and the subsequent announcement of a fresh examination in May.
The candidates, numbering approximatel...