Fellowship in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Overview

Clinically oriented fellowship in paediatric eye disease and adult strabismus including adjustable sutures, paediatric cataract exposure and ROP screening/treatment.

The programme

Focus

Paediatric ophthalmology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1-year or 3-year programme

Start

Not stated on official page

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

Postgraduate qualification recognised by the Malaysian National Specialist Registry; teaching/research record; good English

International applicants

Not explicitly stated for this track; UMMC portal sets non-Malaysian fees and requirements

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 6 months before intended start (non-Malaysian hands-on/fellowship)

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 training fee RM36,000 per year (+RM100 management fee); 15%/30% discount for lower-middle/low-income countries

Official sources