Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery)

Overview

A four-year full-time clinical master's programme established in 2001 with the Ministry of Health: Phase I basic surgical sciences, Phase II plastic surgical training, Phase III specialist-in-training year, including a 6-month external elective posting and a research project.

The programme

Focus

Plastic surgery (general)

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

4 years (minimum candidature 4 years, maximum 7 years)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

University degree established with the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Medical degree (MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent) and MMC registration; at least 2 years post-graduation experience including minimum 18 months in general surgery and 6 months in other surgical postings; MedEX Band 4 minimum; pre-test/interview.

International applicants

Holders of degrees from institutions not recognised by the MMC must pass the EPR examination.

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Registration with the Malaysian Medical Council.

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Apply to USM School of Medical Sciences; pre-test/interview before final selection.

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources