FELLOWSHIP IN ADVANCE FOOT & ANKLE, DIABETIC WOUND CARE & RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY (UKM)

Course Director: Prof. Dr. Mohd Yazid Bin Bajuri

Duration of training: 6 months (Basic) or 1 year (Advanced)

Training Centre: UKM Medical Centre/ Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur

Eligibility: Independent and Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with interest in Trauma, Foot & Ankle and Diabetic Foot Services subspecialty.

Objectives of Programme:

1. To learn and apply advanced knowledge in trauma, foot and ankle and diabetic foot cases.
2. To perform advanced procedures in patient with complex fractures and dislocation of foot and ankle.
3. To learn how to develop skills in corrective osteotomy and reconstruction, forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot, arthrodesis in foot and ankle (multiple fusion), ankle & subtalar arthroscopic surgery and ankle arthroplasty.

Activities/Task:

1. Candidate will be required to perform all clinical activities at the level of a specialist i.e. run clinics, do ward rounds, perform open surgeries confidently, do on-calls.
2. Candidate must attend Cadaveric and Arthroscopic Course or any course organised by the Unit.
3. Candidate must observe all trauma, foot and ankle cases performed either as elective or emergency.
4. Candidate must pass the written and viva examinations which will be held at 2 weeks prior to finishing the programme.
5. Candidates must assist as many trauma, foot and ankle cases as possible and able to perform a few common trauma, foot and ankle procedures independently before the final assessment.
6. Candidate must keep a log book and an audit of his/her performance.
7. Candidate must be contactable and regularly meet with course director.
8. Candidate is required to join all clinical and academic activities of the Unit.
9. Candidate must publish at least 2 manuscript in a WOS/Q4 journal (for 1 year training) or be involved in the production of at least 1 manuscript (for 6 months training).

Certificate of completion of training certified by Course Director and Dean, Faculty of Medicine UKM will be given to all successful candidates.

Important requirements:

1. Please apply at least 6 months before the intended start date.
2. You will need a Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Please ensure you fulfil all the requirements for TPC. https://mmc.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TPC_July_2019_2.pdf
3. Application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM except for Letter of Good Standing.