WHY CHOOSE FAMILY MEDICINE? Able to provide continuing and comprehensive medical care, health maintenance and preventive care from womb to tomb

Able to lead and champion quality primary care services delivered to the community

Able to enjoy a work-life balance

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DEFINITION OF A FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALIST A Family Medicine Specialist is a doctor who has undergone postgraduate training and holds a recognised postgraduate qualification in the discipline of Family Medicine/Primary Care Medicine.

After such training, Family Medicine Specialists should possess unique attributes and skills that qualify them to provide continuing and comprehensive medical care to individuals regardless of gender, age or type of problems. They are best qualified to serve as patient’s advocate in health-related matters, including appropriate use of health services and community resources.

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DESIRED ATTRIBUTES OF A FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALIST Strong sense of responsibility for the total, ongoing care of the individual and the family during health, illness and rehabilitation. Passion to care for patients with varied and multiple medical problems e.g. acute minor ailments and chronic conditions.

Ability to solve undifferentiated and complex medical problem.

Enthusiasm for lifelong learning to keep up-to-date with evidencebased knowledge through continuous professional development.

Ability to cope with frequent change, intellectual and technical challenges.

Capacity to act as coordinator of health resources needed in the care of a patient.

Ability to lead and motivate a primary health care team.

Desire to identify problems at earliest possible stage or to prevent disease entirely.

Ability to maintain composure in times of stress and to respond quickly with logic, effectiveness and compassion.

Passion to maintain maximum patient satisfaction, recognizing the need for an ongoing therapeutic relationship with patients.

Compassion and empathy for the patient and family.

Curious and constantly inquisitive attitude.

Commitment to place the interest of the patient above those of self.

Reference: Rakel Textbook of Family Medicine. 7th edition. Saunders Elsevier.

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PROGRAMME BACKGROUND

Masters of Family Medicine was first started in University of Malaya (UM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 1993, followed by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is the 4th institution to offer the programme, commencing in June 2011.

Currently there are 4 universities which offer this programme, approved by the Family Medicine Specialty Conjoint Board: Universiti Malaya (UM)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

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ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Candidates should have: acquired the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate.

possessed a full registration with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).

at least 1 year of post-registration clinical experience as approved by the University senate. passed the entrance evaluation which consists of an interview or any form of assessment deemed necessary by the Discipline/Department responsible and the Faculty of Medicine.

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE Our objective is to produce patient-centered Family Medicine Specialists who will lead the profession.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The Masters of Family Medicine programme is a clinical coursework with a component of research activity comprising not more than 30 % of the whole programme. It can be done through:

Open System Close System

• 1.5 years of the training in approved MOH / other hospitals • 2.5 years of training in UiTM teaching facilities

• The whole 4 years duration of the training in UiTM teaching facilities

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Year 1

No

Postings

1.

Intensive Introductory Week

2.

Major Postings A. Internal Medicine:

Duration

Location/Description

Primary Care Specialist 2 weeks Centre, UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus

Candidates in the closed system will be given the priority to be General Medicine 8 weeks posted at UiTM teaching facilities. Internal Medicine sub-specialties. 14 Others will be placed weeks at MOH hospitals/ 12 B. Paediatrics: other hospitals which weeks are accredited by C. Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Faculty UiTM 12 weeks and University Senate.

3.

Institutional Intensive Course: middle of Year 1

2 Primary Care Specialist weeks Centre, UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus

4.

Self Directed Learning

1 week

5.

Part I Examination

1 week

Total

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Year 2 No. 1.

Postings

Duration

Location/Description

Short Postings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Otorhinolaryngology Ophthalmology Psychiatry Orthopaedics Surgery Dermatology

4weeks 4weeks 4weeks 4weeks 4weeks 4weeks

Candidates in the closed system will be given the priority to be posted at UiTM teaching facilities. Others will be placed at MOH hospitals/ other hospitals which are accredited by Medical Faculty UiTM and University Senate.

Total 24weeks 2.

Institutional Primary Care Training: 1. Preventive Medicine 2. Disease Management 3. Elderly & Rehabilitation Medicine 4. Evidence Based Medicine 5. Acute Medicine (Sungai Buloh and Taman Ehsan Health Clinics) 6. Practice Management & Clinical Audit

1. Primary Care Specialist Centre, UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus  Clinical Training - 3 days per week  Group Discussion – 2 times per week  Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club- once per week 2. Sungai Buloh and Ehsan Health Clinics  Acute Care and Maternal & Child Health Clinic - 2 days per week

Total 28weeks Total

52 weeks

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Year 3 No.

1.

Postings

Institutional Primary Care Training

Duration

40 weeks

1. Primary Care Specialist Centre, UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus  Clinical Training - 3 days per week  Group Discussion – 2 times per week  Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club- once per week 2. Sungai Buloh and Ehsan Health Clinics  Acute Care and Maternal & Child Health Clinic - 2 days per week

HOSPIS Malaysia

1. Preventive Medicine 2. Disease Management 3. Elderly & Rehabilitation Medicine 4. Emergency Medicine (4 weeks- Hospital Sungai Buloh) 5. Evidence Based Medicine 6. Acute Medicine (Sungai Buloh and Ehsan Health Clinics) 7. Practice Management & Clinical Audit

2.

Palliative Care Posting

4 weeks

3.

Elective Posting

4 weeks

4.

Self Directed Learning

2 weeks

5.

Part II Examination

2 weeks

Total

Location/Description

52 weeks

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Year 4 No.

Postings

Duration

1.

Primary Health Care Clinic Posting

2.

Institutional Intensive Course

40 weeks

Location/Description Any Health Clinics in the MOH which are accredited by Medical Faculty of UiTM and the University Senate.

8 weeks CANDIDATES WITHIN : (cumulative Primary Care Specialist Centre, total) UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus: 2 days per week throughout Year 4  Clinical Training - 2 sessions per week  Dedicated time for research project- 2 sessions per week  Evidence Based Medicine Journal Club -once per week

CANDIDATES OUTSIDE OF : Primary Care Specialist Centre, UiTM Sungai Buloh Campus: 8-week block posting in Year 4  Clinical training - daily  Dedicated time for research project- 2 sessions per week  Group Discussion – 2 times per week  Evidence-Based Medicine Journal Club- once per week

3.

Self Directed Learning

2 weeks

4.

Part III Examination

2 weeks Total

52 weeks

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TEACHING & SERVICE FACILITIES

PRIMARY CARE SPECIALIST CENTRE

TEACHING & SERVICE FACILITIES

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TEACHING FACILITIES

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PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE DISCIPLINE ACADEMIC STAFF

ASSOC. PROF. DR. ANIS

DR. AMBIGGA

DR. MAZA

DR. FARNAZA

DR. NAFIZA

DR. RAJA SHAHARUL

DR. MAIZATUL

DR. AMINAH

DR. K.K.NG

DR. SURAYA

HOW TO APPLY For more information regarding application, fees and funding, please contact: Encik Mohd Sufian Ruslan Assistant Registrar Postgraduate Programme Manager Faculty of Medicine UiTM Sg Buloh Campus Tel: 03 6126 5006 Email: [email protected]

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