Course Director: Prof Dr. Raja Zahratul Azma Raja Sabudin
Duration of Training: 6 months – 1 year
Training Centre: UKM Medical Centre/ Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur
Eligibility: Independent and certified Pathologist (Hematology) or equivalent specialty.
Objective: To produce Pathologist (Hematology) with detailed knowledge and basic competence and experience in molecular genetic of hematology disorders.
Objectives of Programme:
- To produce pathologist (hematology) with detailed knowledge in molecular genetic of hematology disorder.
- To produce pathologist (hematology) with basic competence and experience in performing laboratory procedures pertaining to molecular genetic tests.
Activities/Tasks:
- Candidate will be required to perform all laboratories activities DNA and RNA extractions, DNA and RNA measurements, cDNA synthesis, polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, short tandem repeat analysis, HLA Typing etc.
- Candidate must be confident in interpreting molecular genetic test results: Polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, short tandem repeat, HLA typing etc.
- Candidate will be required to perform all laboratory activities which include cell cultures, harvesting and staining, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) methods.
- Candidate will be required to do chromosome analysis (karyotyping and FISH) and interpret the results.
- Candidate must be confident in interpreting molecular genetic test results: Polymerase chain reaction, DNA sequencing, short tandem repeat, HLA typing etc.
- Candidate must pass the written and viva examinations which will be held prior to finishing the programme.
- Candidate must keep a log book and an audit of his/her performance.
- Candidate must be contactable and regularly meet with course director.
- Candidate is required to do small research during the training and encourage publishing at least 1 manuscript in a WOS journal or presenting at a local conference.
Certificate of completion of training certified by Course Director and Dean, Faculty of Medicine UKM will be given to all successful candidates.
Important requirements:
- Please apply at least 6 months before intended start date.
- You will need Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by 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
- Application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM except for Letter of Good Standing.
