About the Event

Join us for our in-person HLA Open Day in April 2026:

  • 1st Session: 6th April - 12.30 p.m. - University of Colombo, Faculty of Nursing.
  • 2nd Session: 7th April -10.00 a.m. -  Ministry of Health


Our Open Day presents an exceptional opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn about the HLA Scholarship Programme and how the Programme can help you hone your leadership skills and take your career to new heights.


Here are just a few of the exciting features you can expect to experience:

  • Discover what’s new in our programme curriculum for 2027.
  • What is the Scholarship Programme and how is it structured?
  • Application process for The Healthcare Leadership Scholarship Programme
  • Programmes you could upgrade to with bursaries
  • About the HLA subscription of Member and Fellow.
  • Opportunities you’ll have access to as an HLA scholar
  • Connect with our vibrant community of scholars from diverse clinical backgrounds.


During the event, you will have an opportunity to hear from;

  • The Director of the Healthcare Leadership Academy
  • Our Current Scholars and our Sri Lankan Cohort Directors

Instructor

Dr Johann Malawana

Founder and CEO of Medics.Academy and The HLA

Dr Johann Malawana is an internationally recognised physician, entrepreneur, and workforce strategist with over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare, education, and policy. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Medics.Academy, a technology company revolutionising healthcare training, and the Director of The Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA), a social enterprise dedicated to nurturing the next generation of clinical leaders.

Driven by a mission to solve systemic workforce challenges, Johann established The HLA to empower students and early-career professionals to become effective leaders within their health systems. Through Medics.Academy, he has spearheaded the development of scalable, digital-first education programmes that have trained thousands of clinicians globally. In recognition of his expertise in education innovation, he was appointed as a Senior Fellow at the University of Central Lancashire in 2021.

Strategic Leadership & Policy Johann has held pivotal roles at the intersection of medical politics and national strategy. He served as Chair of the Junior Doctors Committee at the British Medical Association (BMA) (2015–2016), leading high-stakes negotiations during a critical period for the NHS workforce. Previously, he managed the BMA’s Education and Training portfolio (2007–2010), where he led negotiations following the Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) crisis to stabilise medical training pathways.

Global Impact & Board Experience His commitment to global health is evidenced by his tenure as the Lead for Education and Training at Healthcare UK (Department for International Trade), where he promoted British healthcare expertise to international markets (2018–2020).

Johann has served on the boards of several prestigious institutions, including:

  • The General Medical Council (GMC)
  • The Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB)
  • The Institute of Leadership