Medicine

Course Summary

• Type: MD
• Location: Malaysia
• Duration: 5 Years
• Deadline: Ongoing

Course Description

The Doctor of Medicine course will cover a total of five years and it consists of 2 phases i.e a 2 year basic medical science phase followed by a 3 year clinical phase. Each year will consist of 2 semesters, each of 20 weeks teaching and learning duration. Clinicians will participate in teaching activities in second year to provide clinical orientation and interpretation. Inclusion of basic science lectures during the 3 clinical years will provide the necessary vertical integration between basic medical science and clinical teaching and learning process.

The first 2 years of basic medical science will be conducted in the Petaling Jaya Campus while the clinical phase will be done in Lahad Datu, Tawau and Semporna in the hospitals and clinics in the area.

At the end of the MD programme, the graduate will have acquired sufficient knowledge, developed essential clinical competencies and imbibed the right professional attitudes and values to work as an effective primary care physician.

The duties of medical doctors include the examination of patients, diagnosis, the prescription of medicine, minor operations and different treatments for injuries, diseases and other ailments. It further includes promoting healthy communities by educating them and promoting community development and also acting as a role model.