Program Overview

Clinical Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery

The Clinical Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery is a comprehensive program designed to equip board-certified orthopedic surgeons with advanced skills in arthroscopic surgery and sports trauma management.

Programme Overview

• Programme Name: Fellowship in Arthroscopy & Sports Surgery
• Course Director: Assoc. Prof. Dato' Dr. Badrul Akmal Hisham Md. Yusoff
• Duration of Training: 6 months (Basic) or 1 year (Advanced)
• Training Centres: Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur

Eligibility and Pre-requisites

• Eligibility: Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a minimum of 3 years of experience, recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council, and/or the medical council of the origin country and/or relevant professional collegial or authority bodies.
• Pre-requisite: A recommendation letter from the Orthopaedic professional body or association from the country of origin.

Objectives of Programme

1. To perform safe arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder
2. To learn how to plan, establish, and maintain a specialized arthroscopy and sports trauma unit, including manpower planning, instrument procurement, and maintenance, including basic research setup.
3. To be able to plan, coordinate, and manage a basic clinical research database infrastructure framework

Activities/Task

1. Candidate will be required to perform all clinical activities at the level of a specialist, i.e., run clinics, do ward rounds, perform open surgeries.
2. Candidate must attend at least once the Basic Arthroscopy Workshop organized by the Unit.
3. Candidate must observe all cases performed, either as elective or emergency.
4. Candidate may be assigned to an external surgeon during the period of fellowship training for 2 to 4 weeks.
5. A reflective writing report must be submitted prior to the exit Viva interview conducted 2 weeks before the end of the 6 months program or 1 month before the 1-year program.
6. Candidates must assist as many cases as possible and be able to perform a few common arthroscopy surgeries independently before the exit viva interview.
7. Candidate must keep a log book and an audit of his/her performance.
8. Candidate must always be contactable and regularly meet with the course director.
9. Candidate is required to join all clinical and academic activities of the Unit.
10. Candidate must publish at least 1 manuscript in a WOS journal (for 1 year training) or a case report/series (for 6 months training)

Requirements

1. Please apply at a minimum of 12 months before the intended start date.
2. You will need a Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Please ensure you fulfill all the requirements for TPC.
3. Application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM, except for the Letter of Good Standing.