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Fellowship in Rheumatology (UKM)

Programme Overview

The Fellowship in Rheumatology (UKM) is a postgraduate training program designed to produce general physicians with detailed knowledge and basic competence in rheumatology.

Programme Details

• Programme Name: Fellowship in Rheumatology (UKM)
• Course Director: Prof Dr. Mohd Shahrir Mohamed Said
• Duration of Training: 3 years
• Training Centres: Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur

Eligibility and Objectives

• Eligibility: Recognised postgraduate training in Internal Medicine (MRCP/Masters equivalent)
• Objectives:
  • To produce general physicians with detailed knowledge and basic competence and experience in rheumatology.
  • Objectives of Programme:
    1. To expose candidates to recognising and managing rheumatology diseases
    2. To train candidates in musculoskeletal ultrasound
    3. To engage candidates in research
    4. To ascertain candidates' ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
    5. To train candidates to be professional and ethical

Activities and Tasks

• Activities/Task:
  1. Candidates will be required to perform all clinical activities at the level of a specialist, i.e., run clinics, do ward rounds, perform simple procedures.
  2. Candidates should be able and competent to diagnose and manage common rheumatology diseases.
  3. Candidates must pass the written and viva examinations which will be held prior to finishing the programme.
  4. Candidates must keep a log book and an audit of their performance.
  5. Candidates must be contactable and regularly meet with the course director.
  6. Candidates are required to join all clinical and academic activities of the Unit.
  7. Candidates are required to do research during the training and are encouraged to publish at least 1 manuscript in a WOS journal or present at a local conference.

Certificate of Completion

A Certificate of completion of training, certified by the Course Director and Dean, Faculty of Medicine UKM, will be given to all successful candidates.

Requirements

• Requirements:
  1. Please apply at least 6 months before the intended start date.
  2. Candidates will need a Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Please ensure all requirements for TPC are fulfilled.
  3. Application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM, except for the Letter of Good Standing.