Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation…

Overview

Advanced specialty training in liver, pancreas and biliary surgery and liver transplantation at the UMMC HPB Unit.

Training type: Clinical Fellowship
Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 7 years
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: Not stated on official page
Department: Department of Surgery (HPB Unit)

Eligibility: Postgraduate surgical qualification (e.g. MSurg, MMed Surg) recognised by the National Specialist Registry; at least 1 year as a general surgeon after gazettement; two referees (one HOD or HPB consultant); overseas applicants must produce equivalent qualifications from their country of origin. General: Master's degree/clinical master or equivalent recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC); registration with MMC; Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) approval; supported by Head of Clinical Department; approved by UMMC Credentialing and Privileging Committee
International applicants: Yes - UMMC offers its Clinical Fellowship Programme to both local and overseas candidates
Visa support: Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia
Licence requirement: Registration with the Malaysian Medical Council

Deadline: Non-Malaysians: apply at least 6 months before training start date; accept offer within 1 month
Application method: Apply online via the UMMC Fellowship/Training Attachment Programme e-services portal (register and log in)

Funding: Non-Malaysian training fee RM36,000 per year (prorated monthly) plus RM100 management fee; government agencies/university teaching hospitals pay management fee only; 15% discount for Lower Middle Income and 30% for Low Income Countries (World Bank)