Overview
Advanced training to produce an endocrinologist competent to function independently as a specialist; intake twice yearly in January and July.
The programme
- Training type
- Subspecialty Training
- Duration
- Minimum 3 years (up to 1 year may be overseas)
- Start
- Intake twice a year in January and July (unless otherwise decided by the Endocrinology Fellowship Committee)
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Department of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology)
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- MMed (Internal Medicine), MRCP (UK/Ireland) or equivalent; eligible 12 months after gazettement as specialist; entrance interview with the Endocrinology Fellowship Committee; General UMMC requirements: Master's degree/clinical master or equivalent recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC); registration with MMC; Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) approval; support of Head of Clinical Department; approval by UMMC Credentialing and Privileging Committee
- International applicants
- Programme designated for local candidates; a separate endocrinology fellowship is offered for overseas candidates
- Visa support
- Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia is a stated requirement
- Licence requirement
- Registration with the Malaysian Medical Council
How to apply
- Deadline
- Non-Malaysians: apply at least 6 months before the training start date; accept offer within 1 month of offer letter
- Application method
- Apply online via the UMMC Fellowship/Training Attachment Programme e-services portal (register and log in)
Funding
- Funding
- Self-funded training fee: non-Malaysian RM36,000 per year (Malaysian RM18,000) plus RM100 management fee, prorated monthly; 15% discount for Lower Middle Income and 30% for Low Income Countries (World Bank)