Programme Name: FELLOWSHIP IN ENDOCRINOLOGY & BREAST SURGERY (UKM)
Course Director: Prof. Madya Dr. Shahrun Niza Abdullah Suhaimi Prof. Madya Dr. Nani Harlina Md Latar
Duration of training: 6 months & up to 3 years
Training Centre: UKM Medical Centre/ Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur
Introduction
Endocrine and Breast Surgery unit in UKM was first started by Prof Freda Meah in 1978 with adrenal surgery. This was followed by parathyroid surgery and pancreatic endocrine surgery. The service has expanded and since then, endocrine and breast surgery in Malaysia has expanded to other hospitals.
Objectives
The fellowship program is aimed to provide opportunity for the trainee to gain exposure and experience in managing simple and complex endocrine and breast diseases
Area of Expertise
Trainee will be exposed to various endocrine diseases like adrenocortical carcinoma, phaeochromocytoma, cushing adenoma, conn adenoma, hyperparathyroidism, benign and malignant thyroid diseases and breast diseases. They will also gain experience in standard and advanced surgery like minimally invasive endocrine surgery, intra-operative nerve monitoring and breast oncoplastic surgery.
Number of Places available
There are two places available for local trainees and one for international trainee.
Criteria for eligibility in the program
The trainee must have posses a medical degree which is recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council. He/She also must be gazetted as a general surgeon with minimum of two years in General Surgery
Selection Process
Application can be made by sending a CV of the applicants to rohaizak@hotmail.com. Only eligible candidate will be selected and will be forwarded to the human resource department for further process
Description of the tasks to be carried out
The trainee will be involved in the all aspect of clinical management and research. This will involve running clinic, operating theatres,
ward rounds and on calls. They will also be involved in conducting research, writing articles in journals, case presentation in meeting and conferences
Duration of the program
Minimum placement is for one year but maybe extended to maximum of three years
Methods of assessment
At the end of the attachment, there will an assessment conducted by the committee. Certificate will be awarded upon satisfied completion of the placement
Emoluments paid
There is no emolument given but the trainee will have to pay the fee as imposed by the university
Endocrine and Breast Unit
Dept of Surgery,
Faculty of Medicine
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
