Ms. M. A. F. Sihnas is a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Medical Education & Research, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka. She completed her BSc Hons (Nursing) degree at Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka in 2019 and joined as a Lecturer (Probationary) in 2022. Her research interests include curriculum development, teaching-learning methods, learning experiences, simulation and health professions education.

• Google Scholar:
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• ORCID: 
   0009-0004-2110-2898

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

1. Janane N, Sihnas MAF. (2024). Students' Perception on Collaborative Learning Activity in Healthcare Education. Batticaloa Medical Journal, 18(1), 8-12

2. Sihnas MAF, Sujendran S, Sathaananthan T. (2024). The effectiveness of Simulation-Based Learning in Nursing Education – A review. Journal of HealthCare Education, 1(1), 6-5

3. Sihnas, M.A.F., Anuradha, W.P.G., Sivanjali, M. & Sathaananthan, T. (2023). Final Year Medical Undergraduates’ Perception on the Academic Atmosphere at the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1), 1-33-45.

Presentations at International / National / Regional Conferences /Symposia

1. Viyukthan, N, Kavindya, NAS, Prasangika, WPSN, Sihnas, M.A.F, Sathaananthan, T. “Undergraduate students’ readiness for self-directed learning in the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka” presented at 3rd International Conference -Emerging Trends in Healthcare Sciences, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2025.

2. Janane N, Sihnas M A F, Nitharshan K “Teaching-Learning methods in Healthcare Education: An assessment of undergraduate students’ preference” presented at 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2025), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2025

3. Maduranga, A.P.H, Sayishankar, S, Karunarathna, E.G.C.H, Sihnas, M.A.F, Sujendran, S “Job satisfaction among nurses working at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa” presented at 2nd International Conference -Emerging Trends in Healthcare Sciences, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2024.

4. Dharshiha, E, Weerawardana, W.A.J.S, Jayathilaka, S.D.A.I, Sujendran, S Sihnas, M.A.F. “Knowledge and practice on prevention of home accidents among primary caregivers of under-five-year children in paediatric wards, at Teaching Hospital Batticaloa” presented at 2nd International Conference -Emerging Trends in Healthcare Sciences, Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University Sri Lanka 2024.

5. Sihnas MAF, Sujendran S, Sathaananthan T “A review on the effectiveness of Simulation-Based Learning in Nursing Education” presented at International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 2024

6. N. Janane, M. A. F Sihnas  “Undergraduates’ perception on Collaborative learning; A case study based on Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka”  presented at International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences-2023, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

7. Sihnas MAF “Assessment of nursing undergraduates’ perception of the Carousel method of teaching” presented at International Research Symposium-2023, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

8. Anuradha WPG., Sihnas MAF., Sivanjali M., Sathaananthan T “Journey of medical education at the faculty of health-care sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka” presented at 6th International Research Conference of Uwa Wellassa University, 2022.

9. Sihnas MAF., Sivanjali M., Murugupillai R., Sathaananthan T “Learning experiences of undergraduates during Covid 19 pandemic at medical school in Sri Lanka” presented at Colombo Conference on Medical Education 2021.

10. Abirami P., Galappaththi GMRP., Hettigedara SNP., Sihnas MAF. “Assess the knowledge and barriers of cervical cancer screening among women in selected PHM areas in Batticaloa,” presented at the Annual Academic Session 2019 of the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

Articles in Magazine and Newsletter 

1. “Simulation in Healthcare Education ”, published in “Voice of East” magazine, volume-3 (2023/2024) (ISSN: 2950-6786) by Teachers’ Association of Eastern University (TAEU).

• Teaching-Learning Methods, Learning Experiences, Simulation, Health Professions Education, Curriculum Development

Undergraduate – MBBS and B. Sc (Nursing)

1. Nursing Education
2. Peace Medicine
3. Study Skills

At the University

• Member of Annual Research Session 2022
• Member of Annual Research Session 2023
• Member Of Gender Equity & Equality Cell
• Member of Faculty IT Cell

Professional Membership

• Registered Nurse, Sri Lanka Nursing Council (SLNC No. 25887)