In June 2005 the Faculty of Medicine of the Universiti Malaya introduced the Master of Emergency degree course. This course is fully supported by the Ministry of Health through scholarships or paid leave granted to applicants for the whole duration of each course. This support has enabled many doctors in Ministry of Health hospitals to acquire formal specialist training in Emergency Medicine, with a resultant increase in the number of practicing Emergency Physicians in the country.
The four year course, leading to the degree of Master of Emergency Medicine, provides:
Specialist training in pre-hospital care.
disaster management.
emergency department care.
intensive care and trauma care.
Subspecialty exposure in Emergency Medicine.
Experience in community-based programs to promote health.
prevent disease and injuries.
Exposure to research methodology.
The aim of the degree programme is to prepare our future Emergency Physicians for the trends and changing milieu of the 21st century, to provide training opportunities for future Emergency Physicians with diversity of talents and characteristics to acquire the necessary knowledge, technical skills, good judgement, maturity, attitude and values for the quality practice of Emergency Medicine.
Full-Time Duration: 8 Semesters, (Clinical)
Programme Structure
Stage 1 (First Year)- University of Malaya:
Study of Basic Sciences Relevant to Emergency Medicine.
Clinical Postings in Anaesthesia and Emergency Medicine (Focus on Emergency Situations).
Stage 2 (Second and Third Years) - Universiti Malaya or Recognized Centers:
Second Year Clinical Postings:
Internal Medicine.
General Medicine.
Emergency Medicine.
Paediatrics.
Third Year Clinical Postings:
Emergency Medicine.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Radiology.
Elective Postings.
Orthopedics.
Neurosurgery.
Research Project (Started in Early Stage II).
Advanced Life Support Courses (ACLS, ATLS,PALS or Equivalent.)
Stage 3 (Fourth Year) - Universiti Malaya:
Emergency Medicine Clinical Posting.
Log Book Maintenance to Document tasks Undertaken.
Career Prospects
Emergency Medicine Physician, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Emergency Department Director, Pre-Hospital Care Consultant, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Coordinator, Emergency Medicine Researcher, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specialist, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Emergency Medicine Program Director, Clinical Trials Manager in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Educator, Disaster Medicine Consultant, Emergency Medical Training Coordinator, Emergency Medicine Quality Improvement Specialist, Medical Director of Emergency Services, Emergency Medicine Clinical Trials Researcher, Trauma and Emergency Care Consultant.
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from University Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview by Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Senate.
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A.
Special Requirements:
At least one year of post-full registration clinical experience approved by the Senate.
Qualifies for registration as a medical practitioner under the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) of Malaysia; and
Passes an entrance evaluation and an interview process.
AND
The non-Malaysian citizen applicant who obtains a degree from a university or institution of higher learning that did not use English as the medium of instruction for the degree, shall be required to meet the specified requirements.
English Requirements
Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable