Sarjana Sains Perubatan (Pediatrik)/ Master Of Medicine ( Paediatrics )

Introduction

The Master Of Medicine (Pediatrics) Programme is structured to provide adequate training in order to create future Pediatrics  Physician who will be a valuable asset to the country in fulfilling their tasks in the Pediatrics  Medicine field.

Objectives

The philosophy of our postgraduate programme is to provide training by apprenticeship and

learning from patients with emphasis on self-directed learning.

The objectives of the postgraduate programme are:-

1. To assist and guide trainees to acquire adequate knowledge in Paediatrics.

2. To ensure that the trainees acquire the required clinical skills and are able to function

independently as competent general paediatricians at the end of the programme.

3. To provide opportunities and ensure that the trainees acquire the knowledge and skills in the management of acute paediatric and neonatal emergencies.

4. To train and provide opportunities for the trainees to acquire and improve communication skills with patients, families, colleagues and other allied health professionals as well as in academic  presentations and at medical meetings.

5. Developing trainees who are able to evaluate and make decisions in clinical situations even with limited resources taking into consideration social and ethical issues.

6. To train the trainees to acquire the knowledge and skills of conducting clinical research.

7. To inculcate proper professional attitudes towards their work, their patients and families, and colleagues at work.

8. To train candidates in leadership and management skills.

Entry Requirements

The requirements for admission as a candidate for the programme are as follows:-

1. Possess a medical degree (M.D., M.B.B.S., M.B.Ch.B) or equivalent qualifications from universities recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).

2. Registered for medical practice by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) under the Medical (Amendment) Act 2012 and Medical Regulations 2017. For non-Malaysian candidates, he/she must obtain a Practicing Certificate from country of origin as well as Temporary Practicing Certificate  from MMC. They must have at least one-year clinical experience after full registration approved by the MMC.

3. The candidate must pass the Malaysian Paediatric Entrance Examination or MRCPCH part 1b or 2a.

Duration of Study

1. The duration of study will be four (4) full years as a full time student.

2. The maximum duration of study shall not exceed seven (7) years

STRUCTURE OF THE MASTER OF MEDICINE (PAEDIATRICS) PROGRAMME                                                                                                                

The course comprises of a programme of advanced study and training under supervision over a period of not less than four years, divided into:

Year 1

Year 1 comprises the study of basic medical sciences, general paediatrics, child health and

nutrition, neonatal care and acquisition of basic clinical skills in paediatrics. During the first year, students are also expected to familiarize themselves with the diagnosis and management of common paediatric conditions. Candidates will undergo clinical clerkships under supervision. Candidates should use the syllabus guide provided in the manual for self-study.

Candidates must have attended the Neonatal Resuscitation Programme (NRP)

Year 2 and 3

The 2nd and 3rd year comprises of training in different disciplines of Paediatrics which includes General Paediatrics, Developmental Paediatrics, Paediatric Intensive Care, Community Paediatrics, Respiratory, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Cardiology, Haematology and Oncology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Diseases, Endocrinology, Genetics, Neurology, Nephrology, Neonatology and Adolescent Paediatrics. The general objective is to enable students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate for the management of patients in the various paediatric disciplines which will be useful in their general paediatric practice.

The candidate is also required to do a research project, starting with literature search,

followed by the study proposal, application for appropriate funding, getting ethical committee approval and reporting on the progress of the project to the supervisor and final presentation to the department at the scheduled time.

Year 4

Year 4 consists of further advanced training in paediatrics. The trainee who has passed the

Part II Examination and completed 3 years of clinical training is expected to function more

independently under the supervision of the lecturer/consultant.

Within 4 years of enrollment, the candidate has to :

1. Be a Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)

provider

2. Be a NRP trainer

3. Attend a Basic Statistics and research methodology course (organized by the respective

universities)

4. Attend a Good Clinical Practice course (organized by the respective university or Clinical

Research Centre [CRC] Malaysia)

Within 4 years of enrollment, the candidate is recommended to attend the following courses:

1. Communication

2. Bioethics

3. Scientific writing