FELLOWSHIP IN RHEUMATOLOGY
Prof. Dr. Sakthiswary a/p Rajalingham
3 years
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia / Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Jalan Yaacob Latif Cheras 56000 Kuala Lumpur.
Accredited postgraduate training in Internal Medicine (MRCP/Masters equivalent)
To transition internal medicine physicians into rheumatologists capable of managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders.
- To develop expertise in identifying and treating systemic autoimmune conditions (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma) and metabolic or degenerative bone/joint diseases (e.g., gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis).
- To function effectively as a rheumatologist across acute inpatient, outpatient and intensive care settings.
- To gain proficiency in diagnostic joint aspiration and therapeutic intra-articular and soft-tissue injections.
- To skillfully perform fluid analysis for crystal identification (e.g., monosodium urate, calcium pyrophosphate).
- Join rheumatology ward rounds and manage rheumatology inpatients.
- Run rheumatology clinics.
- Present and attend unit CMEs.
- Perform joint injections.
- Participate in ongoing research projects of the unit.
Certificate of completion of training certified by Course Director and Dean, Faculty of Medicine UKM will be given to all successful candidates.
- Important requirements: Please apply at least 6 months before intended start date.
- You will need Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Please ensure you fulfil all TPC requirements. https://mmc.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TPC_July_2019_2.pdf
- The application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM, except for the Letter of Good Standing.