Course Director: Prof Dr. Mohd Shahrir Mohamed Said
Duration of Training: 3 years
Training Centre: UKM Medical Centre/ Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur
Eligibility: Recognised postgraduate training in Internal Medicine (MRCP/Masters equivalent)
Objective: To produce general physicians with detailed knowledge and basic competence and experience in rheumatology.
Objectives of Programme:
- To expose the candidates regarding recognising and managing rheumatology diseases
- To train the candidates in musculoskeletal ultrasound
- To engage the candidates in research
- To ascertain the candidates able to work in multi-disciplinary team
- To train the candidate to be professional and ethical
Activities/Tasks:
- Candidate will be required will be required to perform all clinical activities at the level of a specialist i.e. run clinics, do ward rounds, perform simple procedures
- Candidate should be able and competent to diagnose and manage common rheumatology diseases
- 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 join all clinical and academic activities of the Unit.
- Candidate is required to do research during the training and encourage to publish at least 1 manuscript in a WOS journal or present 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.
