FELLOWSHIP IN UPPER GI AND BARIATIC & METABOLIC SURGERY (UKM)

Course Director: Associate Professor Dato’ Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Bin Nik Mahmood

Duration of training: 6 months (Basic) or 1-2 years (Advanced)

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

Eligibility: 1. Complete Masters training and a minimum of 6 months post Masters gazzetment or equivalent

                   2. Has obtained FRCS or its equivalent post Masters board of certification

                   3. A minimum of 2 years as a specialist General surgeon with an interest in UGI & Bariatric Surgery

Objectives of Programme:

1. To perform safe minimally invasive surgery for common cases in children.
2. To learn how to set-up and maintain minimally invasive surgery operating unit including instruments and equipment
3. To learn how to develop good minimally invasive surgery team.

Activities/Task:

1. Candidate will be required to perform all clinical activities at the level of a specialist i.e. run clinics,organise MDTs, do ward rounds, perform open surgeries confidently and do on-calls.
2. Candidate must attend at least one Upper GI work Shop organised by the unit, My MBS and MUGIS every 6 month.Participation in National and International conference is encouraged.
3. Candidate must observe all MIS cases performed either as elective or emergency.
4. Candidate must pass undergo a formal assessment, which will be held at mid-term and at one month prior to finishing the programme.
5. Candidates must assist as many MIS cases as possible and able to perform a few common MIS procedures independently before the final examination.
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 in particular the journal club.
9. Candidate must publish at least 1 manuscript in a WOS journal (for 1 year training) or be involved in the production of the 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 intended start date.
2. 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
3. Application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM except for Letter of Good Standing.