Clinical Attachment in Ophthalmology (Observation / Hands-on)

Overview

UMMC clinical attachment (observation or limited hands-on) in glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology & strabismus, medical retina & uveitis, cornea and vitreoretinal services.

The programme

Focus

Multiple ophthalmic subspecialties

Training type

Clinical attachment / observership

Duration

Observation up to 90 days; hands-on attachment 1-12 months

Start

Institution policyNo fixed intake; training start date is arranged per applicant (applications due at least 6 months before the start date for non-Malaysians in fellowship/subspecialty training, 2 months for clinical attachments)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

UMMC fellowship; can count toward Malaysian National Specialist Register subspecialty training

Department

Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Master's/clinical master's recognised by MMC; MMC registration; PLIK pass; head of department support; C&P approval

International applicants

Yes - fee schedule for non-Malaysian citizens

Visa support

Applicants must be approved for a Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (no sponsorship stated)

Licence requirement

Registration with the Malaysian Medical Council; approval by UMMC Credentialing & Privileging Committee

How to apply

Deadline

At least 2 months before start (observation)

Application method

Online via the UMMC Fellowship/Training Attachment Programme e-services portal; non-Malaysians apply at least 6 months before start

Funding

Funding

Non-Malaysian: observation RM2,500 (up to 2 weeks) or RM5,000 (15 days-4 weeks); hands-on RM36,000 per year pro-rated

Official sources