Program Overview

Fellowship in Cardiology (UKM)

Programme Overview

The Fellowship in Cardiology (UKM) is a comprehensive training program designed to produce general cardiologists with detailed knowledge in Cardiology. The program aims to equip candidates with basic competence and experience in performing procedures pertaining to Cardiology.

Programme Details

• Programme Name: Fellowship in Cardiology (UKM)
• Course Director: Dr. Mohd Shawal Faizal Mohamad
• Trainers:
  • Associate Professor Dr. Ani Amelia Dato Zainuddin
  • Professor Dr. Nur Azurah Abdul Ghani
• Duration of Training: 4 years
• Training Centres: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia / Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, with optional clinical attachment up to 12 months in an accredited/recognized center overseas.

Eligibility and Objectives

• Eligibility: Recognized postgraduate training in Internal Medicine with interest in Cardiology (MRCP/ Masters equivalent)
• Objectives of Programme:
  1. To produce general cardiologists with detailed knowledge in Cardiology.
  2. To produce general cardiologists with basic competence and experience in performing procedures pertaining to Cardiology.

Activities and Tasks

• Candidate Responsibilities:
  1. Perform all clinical activities at the level of a specialist, including running clinics, doing ward rounds, and performing simple procedures.
  2. Diagnose and manage common cardiology diseases.
  3. Participate in emergency cardiology, cardiac care, and outpatient services.
  4. Interpretation of ECGs, with a minimum of 500 cases.
  5. Supervision and interpretation of stress tests.
  6. Interpretation of holter monitoring, with a minimum of 100 cases.
  7. Basic training in echocardiography, including physical principles underlying ultrasonic image formation and Doppler techniques, with a minimum of 300 cases.
  8. Basic training in left and right heart catheterization.
  9. Basic training in cardiac pacing, including inserting temporary pacing wires and performing at least 10 procedures.
  10. Participation in continuing medical education, including seminars, tutorials, and clinical meetings.
  11. Training in cardiac imaging, including CT coronary angiogram, cardiac MRI, or basic nuclear studies.
  12. Passing written and viva examinations held prior to finishing the program each year.
  13. Assisting in as many procedures as possible and performing common procedures independently before the final examination.
  14. Maintaining a log book and an audit of performance.
  15. Regular meetings with the course director.
  16. Participation in all clinical and academic activities of the Unit.
  17. Encouragement to conduct research during training and present at local/international conferences.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will receive a Certificate of Completion of Training certified by the Course Director and the Dean, Faculty of Medicine UKM.

Requirements

• Application Timeline: Apply at least 6 months before the intended start date.
• Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC): Obtain a TPC from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), ensuring all requirements are fulfilled.
• Application for TPC: Forwarded to MMC by UKM, except for the Letter of Good Standing.