Dr. Edirisinghe receives global acclaim for visionary leadership in education

Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, the Co-Founder and CEO of the International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s pioneering healthcare training provider and role model for the education industry, received international acclaim recently for driving excellence and visionary leadership in education.

The award, an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Health Sciences presented by the Open University of Malaysia (OUM) pays tribute to Dr. Edirisinghe for his foresight in adding value to the healthcare and education profession. The prestigious award is also recognised by the Malaysian government.

Throughout his career Dr. Edirisinghe’s milestones are countless. After completing his education at S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia, he became a medical doctor by profession. Dr. Edirisinghe possesses a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from North Colombo Medical College, followed by a Master of Science and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Medical Administration from the University of Colombo. He has over 26 years of experience in the health industry and over 15 years of experience in the education industry. Dr. Edirisinghe possesses a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and he is also a Certified Master Trainer, Australia.
His first appointment was at the Hospital in Mahawalathenna, Balangoda, and then he joined the Ragama Hospital as the Deputy Director, Administration.

Dr. Edirisinghe has rendered his services as a project consultant towards many hospitals and healthcare centers in Sri Lanka, including the Northern Central Hospital, Jaffna; Hemas Hospitals, Wattala and Galle, the Kotelawala Defence University Hospital, Special Baby Care Centre for De Zoysa Maternity Hospital, etc.  

Importantly, Dr. Edirisinghe is now living his dream by establishing a global education hub in South Asia named ‘IIHS Multiversity’ for South East Asian students and healthcare professionals.