Cornea and External Eye Diseases Fellowship

Overview

Structured programme preparing ophthalmologists to practise independently as cornea and external eye disease consultants.

Focus: Cornea & external disease
Training type: Clinical Fellowship
Duration: 3 years full programme (24 months in-house + 12 months hands-on at another recognised institution)
Start: Not stated on official page
Positions: 1 per year
Accreditation: UMMC fellowship; can count toward Malaysian National Specialist Register subspecialty training
Department: Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya

Eligibility: Postgraduate ophthalmology qualification recognised by the Malaysian National Specialist Registry; CV, 2 referees, sponsor letters; optional interview; medical indemnity
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

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