CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN QUALITY AND PATIENT SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE

Prof. Dr. Aniza Ismail

12 months

Department of Public Health Medicine UKM, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur

1. Independent and Certified Public Health Physician (Malaysian) OR has completed a recognized public health specialist training (for oversea candidates) with interest in area of quality and patient safety in healthcare setting.
2. Applicant who has completed attachment in any facilities that cover the 5 areas of Health Services Management (Annex 1) is highly encourage and will be prioritise (Malaysian candidate) OR has working experience in Health Management related program after specialist training for a minimum of 3 years (non-Malaysian candidate).
3. Required to submit a current resume with two referees.
   Required to submit a standing letter from the employer/institution for the program application.

By the end of the programme, the candidate should be able to:

1. Determine the domain/components of quality and patient safety measurement in the healthcare setting (hospital and public health setting)
2. Develop indicators to measure the quality and patient safety outcomes.
3. Apply critical thinking, evidence-based medicine and value based medicine in decision making to improve quality and patient safety.
4. Exhibit leadership skills, team work, caring, effective communication and professionalism in workplace.

1. Evaluate the current quality indicators at hospital or public health setting.
2. Review existing certifications and accreditations of standard of care at the setting.
3. Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and agencies ( eg Ministry of Health, Konsortium Hospital Universiti Awam Malaysia, Malaysian Society for Quality in Healthcare) in proposing plan of action (POA) in increasing quality of care.
4. Active participation in supervision training, scientific seminar discussion or journal appraisal at the department.
5. Record experience activities in the student-led customised logbook.
6. Schedule meetings with the supervisor during the fellowship program for progress monitoring.
7. Submission at least one technical report / policy paper / article in indexed journal.

Certificate of completion of training certified by Course Director and Dean, Faculty of Medicine UKM will be given to all successful candidates.

1. Please apply at least 6 months before the intended start date.
2. You will need a Temporary Practising Certificate (TPC) by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Please ensure you fulfil all the requirements for TPC. https://mmc.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ TPC_July_2019_2.pdf
3. Application for TPC will be forwarded to MMC by UKM except for Letter of Good Standing.