Program Overview

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Introduction to the Doctor of Medicine Program

The Doctor of Medicine program is a comprehensive course that comprises a preclinical phase of basic medical sciences, an intermediate stage of junior clinical clerkship, and senior medical clerkship. The program emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and independent learning strategies.

Program Structure

The program is designed to equip graduates with competencies in relevant areas of knowledge and clinical skills, apart from leadership and communication skills. The course includes a special research module to develop life-long learning and medical research capabilities. Personal and professional development modules are also integrated throughout the 5-year program to equip learners with important soft skills, awareness of medical ethics, and a sense of social responsibility.

Program Objectives

The objective of this program is to produce doctors who are able to:

• Apply their knowledge and skills in an effective and judicious manner whilst demonstrating an attitude that is appropriate and desirable.
• Function effectively in any healthcare setting.
• Recognize and analyze health problems at the level of the individual, family, and community; and solve these problems through health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards religious, moral, cultural, and traditional values of the community they serve.
• Lead and play an effective role in the healthcare team.
• Pursue any field of specialization of their choice.
• Accept the principle of life-long learning.

Admission Requirements

General Requirements

• Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education.
• Obtain a High School certificate (e.g., Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma).
• Meet the minimum English requirement set by the faculty.
• Pass the UKM interview (if required).
• Meet faculty-specific requirements.

Programme Requirements

Qualifications

The program requires specific qualifications, including:

• The General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with grades AAB or equivalent.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with 37 points overall.
• The General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with grade B in specific subjects.

Country-Specific Requirements

Different countries have different requirements for the Higher/Upper Secondary School Certificate, including:

• Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen: 90%
• Afghanistan, Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Macao, Macedonia, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Qatar, Russia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe: 85%
• Algeria, Australia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Zambia: 80%

English Requirement

The program has a specific English requirement that must be met by applicants.

Program Details

• Intake: September
• Duration: 5 Years
• Campus: UKM Cheras
• Fees: Local and International

The program is designed to produce well-rounded medical professionals who are able to serve society in challenging and varied work environments and who are well-positioned for further postgraduate training. Students are supported by a mentor-mentee system throughout the program.