I am honored and privileged to take over the leadership of the Ceylon College of Physicians at a pivotal moment in the history of our profession, both globally and locally. Medical professionals are at a turning point today, with the advancement of technology, artificial intelligence, and the need to balance these innovations with clinical medicine, humanity, and empathy.

Locally, brain drain has reached an unprecedented level, and physicians have to care for their patients with many resource constraints.

The theme for the year 2025, ‘Physicians for the Future’ was aptly chosen with the objective of preparing the Sri Lankan physician for the future of Sri Lanka and the future global village.