specialist shortage Archives

11 March 2026

Letter

Why It Takes 15 Years To Train A Subspecialist Doctor — Physician

Malaysia can take 13-15 years to train a subspecialist doctor, largely due to waiting periods, service requirements, and administrative hurdles rather than extra training. Streamlining the pathway and investing more in training could help produce specialists faster.

10 March 2026

Letter

After Years Of Training, Why Is NSR Approval Still A Waiting Game? — Dr R

NSR approvals lack clear timelines, leaving newly trained specialists waiting months for recognition after completing training. The delays may affect credentialing, specialist appointments, and service planning amid Malaysia’s specialist shortages.

6 March 2026

Letter

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

A requirement for three consecutive full-year LNPT reports may delay subspecialty training for Master’s graduates by several years. One doctor says this is because Master’s training is classified as “study leave”, despite trainees continuing to run wards, clinics, and on-calls.

14 August 2025

Malaysia

PSM Campaigns Against Rakan KKM: Poor Patients Will Wait Longer

PSM launches a campaign against Rakan KKM, warning it will worsen specialist shortages and lengthen waits for poor patients. PSM also wants a 5-year moratorium on new private hospitals, capped private hospital charges and increased MOH budget to 5% of GDP.

7 July 2025

Malaysia

Public Sector Short Of Nearly 11,000 Specialist Doctors: MOH Data

According to MOH data, Malaysia’s public health care sector is estimated to be short of 10,798 specialist doctors this year. Biggest shortages are in cardiothoracic surgery, forensic pathology, and family medicine, based on needs versus current workforce.

Tag: specialist shortage

Why It Takes 15 Years To Train A Subspecialist Doctor — Physician

After Years Of Training, Why Is NSR Approval Still A Waiting Game? — Dr R

Master’s Graduates Run Hospitals On ‘Study Leave’ But Can’t Apply For Subspecialty Training — Physician

PSM Campaigns Against Rakan KKM: Poor Patients Will Wait Longer

Public Sector Short Of Nearly 11,000 Specialist Doctors: MOH Data

Health Ministry’s Spending Cuts: New Positions Frozen, Overtime Allowance Controlled

JPA Admits Concerns About New Subspecialty Training Requirement

Many Specialists From Master’s Programmes Rejected For Subspecialty Training Due To LNPT Requirement — Physician

Doctor Shortage Forces ‘Drastic Restructuring’ Of Ipoh GH’s Cardiology Service

Eat Less Chicken During Global Crises: UPM Experts