Paediatrics University Sains Malaysia

Overview

The School of Medical Sciences was established in 1979 to cater for the need of undergraduate training. Since 1988, the School of Medical Sciences has embarked on postgraduate medical training and have so far produced specialist in various clinical specialties to meet the need of the country. The Master of Medicine in Paediatrics from University Sains Malaysia is conducted by coursework and currently there are eighteen postgraduate specialist training programme.

Key Facts

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. 

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, skill and attitudes appropriate for the management of patients in the various paediatric disciplines which will be useful in their general paediatric practice. 

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.