Subspecialty Training in Nephrology

Overview

Accredited nephrology subspecialty training with inpatient, dialysis, critical care and consultation rotations and a Malaysian Society of Nephrology exit examination.

The programme

Training type

Subspecialty Training

Duration

Minimum 3 years

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Ministry of Health/Academy of Medicine/Malaysian Society of Nephrology training guideline

Department

Department of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Basic medical degree recognised by MMC; postgraduate qualification in internal medicine recognised by the Malaysian Internal Medicine Specialty Board; 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

Yes - UMMC states its Clinical Fellowship Programme is offered to both local and overseas candidates; non-Malaysian fees apply

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)

Official sources