Who we are
Jaffna Medical Faculty Overseas Alumni (JMFOA- Canada) and JMFOA Foundation are Non-Political and Non-profit organizations formed by Doctors from the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, who live in Canada.
Vision
Our objective is to relieve sickness, preserve and promote good health for the public benefit in Sri Lanka and Canada.
Mission
We are Medical Doctors would like to empower our society by sharing our knowledge and resources through collaboration to develop sustainable, long-lasting strategic plans and action to uplift the health system and the education that needs to achieve our vision
Strategic Development Goals
1. Developing realistic, coordinated, long-lasting strategic plans in Health care.
2. To promote and support local and International Healthcare organizations through advocacy, research, resources and pilot projects.
3. Promote Health by providing Healthcare products and other necessary supplies to help prevent and manage severe threats to Health.
4. To relieve poverty by providing food and other necessities of life to individuals and families in need.
5. Provide training, workshops, and seminars on issues relating to physical and mental health and medicine to students and the general public.
6. To advance education by providing books, equipment, and educational aids to needy students attending schools and Universities.
7. Provide publicly available scholarships, bursaries, and other forms of financial assistance to students for post-secondary education.
Faculty of Medicine University of Jaffna
The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Jaffna was established on the 7th of August 1978. It was ceremonially opened on the 8th of October 1978. The Provincial Hospital Jaffna was declared as the Teaching Hospital of the Faculty of Medicine at the same time.
Prof. A. A. Hoover was the founder Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Prof. A. A. Hoover with his fourty years of University teaching experience was an asset to the Faculty in its formative years. Prof. R. Kanagasuntheram, an internationally renowned Professor of Anatomy was the second Dean of the Faculty. He was responsible for getting endowment for Chairs in Orthopaedic Surgery and Oncology. Prof. C. Sivagnanasundram, Professor of Community Medicine, WHO Consultant, Novelist and Social worker became the third Dean.
JMFOA
The Jaffna Medical Faculty Overseas Alumni (JMFOA) is an organization of medical professionals who have graduated from the Jaffna Medical Faculty in Sri Lanka and are currently living and practicing medicine overseas.
The organization was established in 2002 to foster a strong network of Jaffna Medical Faculty graduates worldwide, promote their professional development, and support healthcare initiatives in Sri Lanka.
JMFOA is a registered non-profit organization in the United States and has active chapters in several countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The organization's members actively organize continuing medical education events, support medical research, and provide mentorship to medical students and young doctors.
In addition to their professional work, JMFOA members also engage in charitable initiatives to support healthcare services in Sri Lanka. The organization has funded and supported several healthcare projects, including providing medical equipment to hospitals and clinics, sponsoring medical camps, and supporting scholarships for medical students.
JMFOA serves as a platform for Jaffna Medical Faculty alumni to connect, collaborate, and contribute to advancing healthcare in Sri Lanka and beyond.
JMFOA- Canada
Jaffna Medical Faculty Overseas Alumni and JMFOA Foundation are Non-Political and Non-Profit organizations. JMFOA-Canada is founded by the graduates of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Srilanka. We formed JMFOA-Canada with the intention of helping our Medical Faculty, hospitals, their staff, and people back home and in Canada.
Chapters
President's Message
Dear friends and colleagues,
It is an honour to serve as the President of JMFOA Canada, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead such a vital organization.
I want to extend my most profound appreciation to our partners, government authorities, and members for their unwavering support and commitment to our shared vision of improving healthcare systems and providing better medical care to our communities.
As we move forward, I am confident that we will continue to work together to achieve our goals. We remain committed to sustainable system changes through evidence-based research and pilot projects, and we will continue to collaborate with local and international partners to make a positive impact on the medical community.
I am proud to be a part of such a prestigious organization, and I look forward to continuing our efforts to improve medical faculties, universities, hospitals, and the lives of the people we serve. Thank you all for your continued support, and let's work together to achieve our vision.
Sincerely,
Dr. M.Mylashan,
President of JMFOA Canada (2019-2023)
JMFOA International ICC
International Coordinating Committee of JMFOA is a central hub, coordinating JMFOA Chapter's function and activities through regular meetings and collaboration with JMFOA chapters, Faculty of Medicine, Hospitals and Health Authorities in Sri Lanka.
BOARD
2020/2021
Dr.Mylashan Mylvaganam
President
Dr.Paramanathan Thamilvaanan
Secretary
Dr.Nageswary Muraleetharan
Treasurer
Dr.Jegathesan Pushpapalan
Vice-President
Mr.Kathirgesu Kathirkamanathan
Assistant Secretary
Dr.Senthiru Sivaganeshan
Assistant Treasurer
President: Mylashan Mylvaganam, MD
Vice President: Jegathesan Pushpapalan, MD
Secretary : Paramanathan Thamilvaanan,MD
Assist. Secretary: Kathirkamanathan Kathirgesu MRT
Treasurer: Nageswary Muraleetharan, MD
Assist. Treasurer: Senthiru Sivaganeshan, MD
Committee:
Santhakumar Vadivel, MD
Sri Navaratnam, MD
Rajes Logan, MD
Arulanandam Varadarasa, MD
Jeyasakthi Thayaparan, MD
Geetha Jeyarajah, MD
Shanthi Thamilvaanan,MD
Kamini Manoharan, MD
Sivaruby Selvaraj, MD
Sherine Raveendran,MD
Nirmalan Kathalingam, MD
Board 2020/2021
Board 2019/2020
President: Mylashan Mylvaganam, MD
Vice President: Jegathesan Pushpapalan, MD
Secretary : Paramanathan Thamilvaanan,MD
Assist. Secretary: Kathirkamanathan Kathirgesu MRT
Treasurer: Nageswary Muraleetharan, MD
Assist. Treasurer: Senthiru Sivaganeshan, MD
Committee:
Santhakumar Vadivel, MD
Rajes Logan, MD
Arulanandam Varadarasa, MD
Jeyasakthi Thayaparan, MD
Gnanabaskaran.S, MD
Geetha Jeyarajah, MD
Shanthi Thamilvaanan,MD
Kamini Manoharan, MD
Sivaruby Selvaraj, MD
Sivakumar Nagamuthu,MD
Nanthini Suthaharan, MD