UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
The Department of Surgery is one of the main departments involved in undergraduate medical education in the Faculty of Medicine. We have been involved in medical student teaching since the start of our clinical school in 1965.
Our teaching contribution starts the moment the students enter medical school i.e. pre-clinical Stage 1 & 2. Our curriculum being an integrated teaching module, we introduce clinical aspects of preclinical sciences during the first 2 years of their studies.
During the clinical Stage 3 blocks (Year 3-5), our students spend a total of 16 weeks in the department of surgery rotating among all the sub-specialties of the surgical discipline.
During their rotation in department of surgery, our students will be taught to:
- Clerk and follow the course of patients including investigation and management, preoperative assessment, operative procedures and post-operative recovery where appropriate.
- Learn to perform basic clinical procedures under supervision
- Be involved in planning for care and follow-up in the community after discharge from hospital.
- Be involved in communicating information to patients and relatives (though not as the sole provider of information).
- Attend and participate in clinical unit meetings, ward rounds and case presentations.
The syllabus covered in the Surgical posting include:
- Basic Clinical Science in Surgery
- Principles of Surgery (applied physiology and pathophysiology) and the specific skills required
- Specialty-based topics in surgery and the specific skills required
- Soft skills and transferable skills
Refer to website https://medicine.um.edu.my/ug
MASTER OF SURGERY
The Master of Surgery programme is a clinical coursework programme in which the research component comprises less than thirty (30) percent of the whole programme of study. The aim of the programme is to produce skilled practitioners in the field of general surgery with comprehensive skills, ethics and professionalism who can contribute to healthcare in Malaysia.
- The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate; and
- At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate
- Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
- Satisfies the Conjoint Committee for Surgery Entrance Evaluation recognised by the Faculty.
- Completed two years of general surgery rotation.
- International applicants need to fulfil two additional requirements:
- Obtain a minimum of Band 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.
- Successfully complete a six-month probationary attachment in the Department of General Surgery
The programme of study comprises three stages as follows:
(1) Stage I, comprising:
(a) six (6) months of General Surgery posting including courses in Applied Basic Sciences and Principles of Surgery;
(b) the option of a further six (6) months of General Surgery OR two posting of three (3) months each in Accident and Emergency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Intensive Care, Anaesthesiology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology or any other surgical specialty not covered in Stage II, subject to approval by the Department of Surgery and Faculty of Medicine.
(c) initiation of a research project
(2) Stage II, comprising:
(a) twelve (12) months of rotation in surgical specialties comprising four (4) postings of three (3) months each: two compulsory postings in Urology and Neurosurgery, and a further two postings in any of the following: Cardiothoracic Surgery or Critical Care Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Paediatric Surgery.
(b) continuation of a research project
(3) Stage III, comprising:
(a) Twenty four (24) months in General Surgery including rotating through which may include Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Breast, Endocrine, Vascular and Trauma Surgery general surgical sub-specialities;
(b) submission of a research report.
Duration of Study
- The minimum duration of study shall be four years.
- The maximum duration of study shall be seven years.
RM 40,000 (Local Student)
RM 300,000 (International Student)
Fees are subject to amendment by the Management of University Malaya
Applications can only be made online via
Dr Noor Hafizah Binti Hassan
Dr Noor Hafizah Binti Hassan
Dr Karthikeashvaren A/L Subramaniam
Dr Chieng Su Yiu
Dr Thanaaehiswari A/P Perumal
Dr Naveendran A/L Sidambram
Dr Wong Wei Jin
Dr Teoh Li Ying
Dr Wong Shu Shyan
Dr Ashraf Ahmed
Dr Devindran A/L Manoharan
Dr Kiran kaur A/P Amer Singh
Dr Cadersa Muhammad Ashraf
Dr Gerard Francis Lopez
Dr Lam Ruey Shyang
Dr Hoh Siew Yep
Dr Kumaresan A/L Supramaniam
Dr Chong Hoong Weng
Dr Sazalene Deliza bin Husaini
Dr Ng Hui Been
Dr Mohamed Rezal bin Abdul Aziz
Dr Lee Limi@ Limi Lee
Dr Mohana Raj A/L Thanapal
Dr Muhammad Ridwan bin Mirza Asfian
Dr Mohammad Azhar bin Anis Ahmad
Dr Gunaseelan A/L G.Durairaj
Dr Nor Elina binti Noor Shaari
Dr Chong Shun Siang
Dr Koong Jun Kit
Dr Toh Charng Chee
Dr Ausama A Malik
Dr Gireesh A/L Balasubramaniyam
Dr Lily Sofida Rahim
Dr Ahmad Nazran bin Fadzli
Dr Suniza binti Jamaris
MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY (MPaedSurg)
In June 2005, the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Malaya introduced the Master of Paediatric Surgery programme. This course was approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and candidates are fully supported by the Ministry of Health through scholarships or paid leave granted to applicants for the whole duration of each course. This support has enabled many doctors in Ministry of Health hospitals to acquire formal specialist training in Paediatric Surgery, with a resultant increase in the number of practicing paediatric surgeons in the country. This programme has been instrumental in addressing the acute shortage of trained Paediatric Surgeons in the country and supports the national effort to reduce the morbidity and mortality of neonates, infants, and children in the country. This programme was also approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency in 2012.
Requirements (Mandatory)
- Possess a basic medical degree (MBBS, MD, MBChB or Equivalent) recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council
- Successfully completed housemanship
- Minimum of 6 months rotation in General Surgery (excluding housemanship)
- Obtain a minimum standard in the entrance examination as determined by the National Conjoined Board for Paediatric Surgery
- Language requirements – A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language shall be required:
- To obtain a score of 600 for a paper-based total (PBT), a score of 250 for a computer-based total (CBT), or a score of 100 for an internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
OR
- To obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic).
Requirements (Desirable)
- Prior experience in Paediatric Surgery
- Other postgraduate examinations (eg. Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgery, MRCS)
- Relevant courses, e.g.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patients (CCrISP)
- Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NoTSS)
- Basic Laparoscopy
- Basic Endoscopy
- Basic Surgical Skills
- Publications / Presentations
The programme of study comprises of two stages as follows:
Stage I (Year 1)
The emphasis of Stage I in this programme is on Applied Basic Sciences in Paediatric Surgery and General Principles of Paediatric Surgery. This stage will require the candidate to successfully complete the following:-
Rotations
- 6-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery, University of Malaya Medical Centre,
- 6-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Tunku Azizah (Women & Children’s Hospital Kuala Lumpur).
*successful completion of a rotation is determined by an internal assessment of the candidate by an appointed supervisor(s) for each of the rotations
Examination
Master of Paediatric Surgery Part 1 Examinations.
Stage II (Years 2- 4)
The emphasis of Stage II of this program is on clinical Paediatric Surgery and its subspecialties, and the submission of a research dissertation. This stage will require the candidate to successfully complete the following:-
Rotations
- 6-month block comprising:
- 6-Week rotation in NICU
- 6-Week rotation in PICU
- 3-month elective rotation (in a relevant surgical specialty of the candidate’s choice with approval of the programme coordinator)
- 6-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
- 6-month rotation in a Ministry of Health Paediatric Surgery centre in West Malaysia (outside Klang Valley)
- 6-month rotation in a Ministry of Health Paediatric Surgery centre in East Malaysia
- 6-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery, University of Malaya Medical Centre
- 6-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Tunku Azizah (Women & Children’s Hospital Kuala Lumpur).
*successful completion of a rotation is determined by an internal assessment of the candidate by an appointed supervisor(s) for each of the rotations.
Dissertation
Submission of a research dissertation 6 months before the final exit examination *a submission is deemed satisfactory after assessment by a panel of assessors comprising of the academic staff of the Paediatric Surgery Division, University of Malaya
Examination
Master of Paediatric Surgery Final Examinations *Candidates are only allowed to sit for the examinations after successfully completing ALL their rotations and submitting their research dissertation 6 months before the exit examination.
- Local Students RM 40,000
- International Students RM 240,315
Applications can only be made via
MASTER OF PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
Dr Mohd Firdaus bin Ibrahim
Dr Nurul Asyikin Binti Yahya
Dr Nabila Yuliyanty Binti Kamarul Zaman
Dr Ho Ch’ze Lin
Dr Muhammad Firdaus Syukri Bin Ahmad Zubaidi
Dr Annabella Diong Xinhui
Dr Tan Yvonne
Dr Don Evana Ezrien Binti Shaadon Zubir
Dr Norhasnizah Binti Mohamed Zanyuin
Dr Jessmine Anntinea A/P Anthony Dass
Dr Nur Alis Binti Ramli
Dr Pigeneswaren A/L Yoganathan
Dr Nur Akmal Binti Ismail Muslim
Dr Nur Aini Binti Ahmad
Dr Poh Zhiling
Dr Koay Yeang Wee
Dr Tang Shung Ken
Dr John Emmanuel
To produce accomplished practitioners in Neurosurgery with comprehensive knowledge, skills, attitude and ethics, who can contribute to the needs of the national healthcare system in Malaysia
This is a 4-year, structured, conjoint clinical training program, primarily conducted in University Malaya, with the support of Ministry of Health, Malaysia
In campus students will spend all 4 years within UMMC, while out campus students will spend a minimum of 18 months in UMMC and a further 30 months in hospitals within the Ministry of Health
Requirements (Mandatory)
- Possess a basic medical degree (MBBS, MD, MBChB or Equivalent) recognized by MMC
- Successfully completed Housemanship.
- Minimum 6 months in General Surgery (excluding Housemanship)
- 6 months in Surgical related discipline eg A&E, Ortho, ICU, Anaesth, Neurosurg, Ophthal, ENT etc
- Obtain a Minimum Standard in the Entrance Examination (MEDEX)
- Language requirements – A non-Malaysian applicant whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English language shall be required:
- To obtain a score of 600 for a paper-based total (PBT); a score of 250 for a computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 100 for an internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
- To obtain a band of 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic).
Requirements (Desirable)
- 6 months in Neurosurgery
- MRCS/AFRCS
- ATLS, GCP, CCRisP, NOTTS, BLS courses
- Publications / Presentations
This is a 4-year structured clinical training.
Students will be expected to pass 2 barrier exams.
- The first at the of the first year of training, and
- The Final exam at the end of the 4thyear of training
Students will be expected to pass their bi-annual clinical assessment interviews and hand in a research project in the form of a publication format prior to being permitted to sit for the Conjoint UM-USM-KKM final exam.
RM 40,000 (Local Student)
RM 240,315 (International Student)
Fees are subject ot amendment by the Management of University Malaya
Applications can only be made online via website:
Master Programme:
http://ips.um.edu.my
Clinical Attachment:
http://mors.ummc.edu.my
For further information please contact:
Tel: 603-7967 3146 / 6695 / 7514 / 603-79492072 / 2108 or
Email: medic_admin@um.edu.my
Applications can only be made via
Dr Cham Chun Yong
PhD & MASTER OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (MMedSc)
The Department of Surgery, UM has always emphasized scientific methodology as the backbone and basis of clinical and surgical excellence. We have promoted the growth of high-quality surgical research since the establishment of this Department in Faculty of Medicine. Our Department is currently one of the biggest surgical departments’ in the country, encompassing all surgical specialties and subspecialties.
We are focused on evidence based clinical practice and research and encourage our academics to contribute to this endeavor to ultimately help us improve patient care.
Objective
- To produce accomplished researchers’ in the field of Fundamental and Clinical Surgical Research.
- To encourage academic, intellectual and clinical development
- To encourage ethical, good research practice and enhance communications skills
“These programme are based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate’s study, a thesis must be submitted. Upon successful defense of the thesis, the candidate will be granted a Masters or Doctorate degree by University of Malaya. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty.”
Pls contact the Faculty Post Graduate Unit for further information.
There is a option to pursue these programme part time or full-time by the candidate within our department:
- Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]: https://medicine.um.edu.my/doctor-of-philosophy-ph-d-ndash-by-research
- Doctor of Medicine [MD]: https://medicine.um.edu.my/doctor-of-medicine-md
- Master of Medical Science [MMedSc]: https://medicine.um.edu.my/master-of-medical-science
- Mixed Mode Programmes: https://medicine.um.edu.my/doctor-of-public-health-drph-ndash-by-mixed-mode or https://medicine.um.edu.my/master-of-medical-science-regenerative-medicine
Post Graduate Research Program Framework:
- Identify suitable research topic/area of interest
- Explore available academics and researchers within the Department who will be suitable to supervise the topic
- Contact/Discuss with potential supervisors and write up a Proposal for review
- Online submission of proposal and all other relevant documents to the appropriate program link above
- You may be called for a proposal presentation to the Department Research Committee prior to Department approval
- Please allow between 1 to 3 months for approval by Postgraduate Committee of the Department and the Faculty
Once accepted by UM Faculty of Medicine & Department of Surgery:
- Attend Compulsory Research Methodology*
- Proposal Defense
- Candidature Defense
- Need accepted original ISI publication/s to graduate* [One ISI for Masters and Two ISI for PhD as first student author, allowed to be claimed as part of one thesis only]
- Present research work at local and international conferences
- Thesis Seminar
- Three month Notice / final edits and softbound printing/ Examiner Selection (by Supervisors and Dean Office)
- Examination of Theses (1 month to 6 months)
- Viva (Closed session)
- Final Corrections and approvals, Hardcover printing .
- Senate Letter with final grade (Senate Meeting)
- Certification/ Graduation
Note above targets are at discretion by Postgraduate Office at Faculty and University
Department of Surgery does welcome applicants locally and internationally who are interested in pursuing higher degree such as a PhD (Doctorate) or MMedSc (Master of Medical Science) .
Some key highlight when applying are as follows:
- Select and contact your potential supervisor/s by going through people found on within our website (Link to People)
- Decide on your area of interest by going through the published work by our experts and/or discussing projects ideas with the expert (i.e. potential supervisor) with similar research area via email
- Applicant must have the Basic Degree qualification to apply for program of interest as accepted by University of Malaya Postgraduate guidelines
- Applicant must have the relevant proof of English Competency as per this University’s guidelines
- Applicant must have the relevant proof of Bahasa Malaysia Competency as per this University’s guidelines
- Applicant must have a sound proposal ready with agreement from all supervisors (i.e. within this department and outside this department) before enrolling online
For other details please visit the direct link at:
SLAB / SLAI
‘Skim Latihan Akademik Bumiputera’ – SLAB and ‘Skim Latihan Akademik IPTA’ – SLAI – Both these programs were initiated in University Malaya to encourage the development of clinicians with an academic and research mindset.
This is a 4-year, structured clinical training program, primarily conducted in University Malaya, with the support of Ministry of Higher Education.
SLAB/SLAI been programmed created with the objective to:
- Increase the number of academic staff
- Fulfill the critical requirement of academic staff in related disciplines
- Improve the quality of teaching and learning at university
General rules:
- This scheme is aimed at tutors, fellows and lecturers at IPTA seeking to complete a Higher Degree
- Each candidate has two agreements, namely with IPTA as the employer and MOHE on behalf of the Government. The duration of the contract in force depends on the period of study funded by the Ministry.
- Both agreements run concurrently unless the officer has the remaining contract period from the previous agreement or the transfer of the contract from another sponsor such as PSD, then the balance of the contract must be settled first starting from the date the officer reports after graduation.
- Failure due to breach of agreement will result in damages being imposed.
Requirements (Mandatory)
- Age not more than 45 years for Master’s degree and 43 years for PhD;
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of 3.0 and above or Class Two Upper;
- Does not accept any form of sponsorship from other sponsors;
- There is no binding agreement with the other parties;
- Passed Government Security Screening;
- The application is certified by the university;
- Free from court action or disciplinary action;
- Prepare study proposal paper (proposal);
- Obtained a place of study and accepted into a university with a ranking or rating set
- Have English language skills either TOEFL 600 (paper based) or 240 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based) or IELTS at least pass band 6.5
- Successfully passed the National Citizenship Special Course organized by the Citizenship Bureau.
All Course structure are as per program the academic candidates has enrolled for, hence look at Program Brochures associated with this SLAB/SLAI Scheme for Course structure details.
Candidates will be expected to pass their bi-annual clinical assessment interviews and hand in a research project in the form of a publication format prior to being permitted to proceed to final evaluations.
Applications can only be made online via the following websites:
Master Programme:
Clinical Attachment:
For further information please contact:
Tel: 603-7967 3146 / 6695 / 7514 / 603-79492072 /2108 or
Email: medic_admin@um.edu.my
