Master's programmes Archives

17 July 2024

Malaysia

Dewan Rakyat Passes Medical Bill, Radically Revamping Medical Specialty Training

The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Medical amendment bill in a radical revamp of medical specialty training in Malaysia, opening it up to local specialist societies beyond universities and enabling the registration of specialists from the parallel pathway.

6 May 2024

Malaysia

Subra: Full Shift To Local Master’s For Medical Specialisation Maybe Possible In 10 To 15 Years

Dr S. Subramaniam says attempts to remove the parallel pathway have been ongoing since his term as health minister from 2013-2018. But the Master’s program still can't train enough specialists, with only 1,000 slots for an average 4,000 housemen annually.

16 February 2024

Letter

Correcting Misinformation About Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway Training — MATCVS Council

MATCVS Council clarifies that the cardiothoracic surgery parallel pathway doesn't use the FRCS International exam or qualification, but the RCS Ed Joint Specialty Fellowship (JSF) exam in cardiothoracic surgery taken by candidates from Singapore and HK.

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Dewan Rakyat Passes Medical Bill, Radically Revamping Medical Specialty Training

Subra: Full Shift To Local Master’s For Medical Specialisation Maybe Possible In 10 To 15 Years

Correcting Misinformation About Cardiothoracic Surgery Parallel Pathway Training — MATCVS Council

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