G. M. Heenilame
| G. M. Heenilame | |
|---|---|
| Born |
G. M. Heennilame 16 November 1921 Pelmadulla, Ceylon |
| Died | 12 January 2009 (aged 87) Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | University of Ceylon |
| Alma mater | Ananda College |
| Known for | Chairmen, North Colombo Medical College |
Gankande Muhandiramge Heennilame (16 November 1921 – 12 January 2009) is a Sri Lankan physician. He is the founder and chairmen of the North Colombo Medical College, which was the first private medical school in Sri Lanka.
Heennilame was born on 16 November 1921 in Gannegama, Pelmadulla. He received his primary and secondary education from Seevali Vidyalaya, Ratnapura and at Ananda College. In 1949, he graduated from the University of Ceylon with a MBBS.
He thereafter joined the Ceylon Medical Service, serving first as a house officer at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children; district medical assistant (DMA) in hospitals in Dickoya, Maskeliya, Bogawantalawa, Pussellawa, Gampola and Lunawa; resident medical officer Victoria Memorial Eye Hospital and at Health Bandarawela. He was thereafter appointed Medical Officer in Dermatology, General Hospital, Colombo. In 1956, he took early retirement from state service.
Following his departure from the state service, he worked for two years at the Grandpass Nursing Home before starting his private practice at Dean’s Road. Having joined the Independent Medical Practitioners’ Association (IMPA) in 1956, he was appointed its Secretary holding the post for 19 years and later served as its Vice President. He was one of the founders of the College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka (CGPSL), serving for six years as its Secretary and thereafter as its third President.
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