Master in Orthopaedic Surgery

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Master In Orthopaedic Surgery

Master in Orthopaedic Surgery is a professional degree conferred in recognition of a candidate's command of a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of orthopaedic and proven ability to initiate, organize, and pursue the investigation of significant problems or interventions in orthopaedic. The focus of this degree is the development of core competencies as an orthopaedic surgeon to serve at district hospital with orthopaedic facilities.

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Who Should Apply

The programme shall produce graduates who are:

Knowledgeable in the core orthopaedic knowledge and capable to critically solve complex
Orthopaedic problems creatively and innovatively.
Clinically competent to perform surgery for common cases in Orthopaedic Trauma, Arthroplasty, Spine, Paediatrics, Hand & Microsurgery, Sports injuries & Musculoskeletal Tumours.
Responsible leaders and clinical specialists who are able to work independently by using a variety digital, numerical and technical skills in a healthcare organization.
Able to conducts themselves with high ethical, professional capability, good character & integrity with good personal and entrepreneurial skills.

Duration of the Programme

Facilities and Resources

Entry Requirement

Malaysian Applicants

This will conform to the Postgraduate Policies and Regulations of the University specific entry requirements
Possesses a MBBS/MD degree or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
Registrable under the Medical Practitioner Act of Malaysia
At least five years’ clinical experience after graduating
Has at least two year of clinical experience in orthopedic
Satisfies the department and faculty entrance evaluations
Clears the medical check-up by the University’s health authorities.

For candidate with limited clinical experience special consideration may be given pending approval from department and the faculty

Additional Requirement for International Applicant

A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL equivalent (within 3 years)
Show proof of financial ability to pursue their studies and live in Malaysia for the duration of study
A letter of financial guarantee/sponsorship or the most recent financial statement from the applicant’s bank
Has an international passport with at least two years validity and meet all immigration requirements

Applicants need two referees’ report from a consultant with whom they have worked for at least 6 months.

Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview conducted by the Selection for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training (SPOT) and the Department Postgraduate Committee.

The final decision is subject to the approval of the following committee

Orthopedic Specialty Committee (National Level)
Department Post Graduate Committee
Faculty Post Graduate Committee
Centre of Graduate Studies, UNIMAS

Application Method

Eligible candidates (as determined by the criteria above) apply online either through MOH(government-MOH sponsored candidates) or to the university of their choice (private Malaysian and international candidates). Eligible candidates are required to go through a selection process termed Selection for Postgraduate Orthopaedic Training (SPOT), following which they are informed by MOH and the university respectively of the outcome of their application.
By mid-year, opening of applications to the postgraduate Orthopaedic training programme will be advertised in the MOH webpage, supplemented by letters to all state health and hospital directors who will then inform the medical officers in their jurisdiction. Online applications must be made to the Training Management Division, MOH within one month of the advertisement being posted. Any further enquiries should be directed to the Training Management Division, MOH.

How to Apply

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme outcomes were tailored to the UNIMAS and faculty’s educational goals; and were based on the eight areas identified by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.

The application of teaching-learning methods include

Lectures/Seminar
Tutorials/bedside teaching/grand ward rounds/workshops/conference/live-surgery
lectures, e-learning.
Practical demonstration, group discussion and seminar presentatio
Self-directed learning.
Mentors/supervisors
Census meeting
Clinical attachments/practicum in various subspecialty in orthopaedics
Student-Centered learning/self-directed learning through books, journals or online.
Thesis and case write up

Year 1

Basic Sciences and Ethics
Principles of Orthopaedic Surgery
Basic Orthopaedic Traumatology

Year 2

Arthroplasty
Paediatric
Sport Surgery

Year 3

Spine
Oncology
Hand and Micro

Year 4

Foot and Ankle
Advanced Trauma
Elective Posting

Course Module

Conferment Of Master In Orthopaedic surgery
In order to be conferred the degree of Master in Orthopaedic Surgery by UNIMAS, a candidate MUST fulfil ALL the following criteria:

PASS part 2 OSC Conjoint Exam
Fulfil the dissertation correction as recommended by internal or external examiners, confirmed by the internal examiner or a dissertation evaluation special committee.

Deferment of Study
The duration for the deferment of the study is subject to the maximum approved duration of the programme. The maximum approved duration of the MS Ortho programme is 6 years. Any extension beyond the maximum approved duration of the programme is subject to UNIMAS’s Senat approval.

Consideration for Deferment of Study
A student who is sick for an extended period can apply to the Dean of the Faculty to defer his/her study for a certain period of time. For all such cases, an appropriate verification from a registered medical doctor is required. In special cases where the verification is not from a registered medical doctor, application for deferment of study can only be considered if the student has initially sought medical treatment. In psychiatric cases, approval for deferment will be subjected to the recommendation of the doctor involved. The medical doctor who provides treatment and verification for a student must be from the Ministry of Health, the University or from the University’s panel of doctors. All decision relating to such applications are made at the Faculty level, with notification to the Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS).

Consideration for Deferment of Sitting for Examination
A student who is sick or facing other serious problems during the examination period must apply to the Dean of the Faculty to defer his/her sitting for the examination. However, any application for a deferment must be made within 24 hours of the examination. Any application to defer the sitting of any examination on medical ground must be made with verification from the registered medical doctor who is treating the student. The attending doctor must be from the Ministry of Health, the University or from the University’s panel of doctors

Department Of Orthopaedic

The department currently headed by Prof Dr Mohd Anuar Ramdhan Ibrahim. Nevertheless, there are many other equally passionate members to help and guide you throughout your study here. The following are the members of the department and their background.

FACULTY

Prof Dr Mohd Anuar Ramdhan Ibrahim (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)

imaramdhan@unimas.my

Prof Mohamad Zaki Haji Mohd Amin (Spine Orthopaedic Surgery)
mamzaki@unimas.my

Prof Chan Wai Hoong (Orthopaedic Oncology Surgery)
whchan@unimas.my

Prof Ahmad Hata Rasit (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
rahata@unimas.my

AP Dr Haniza Sahdi (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)

shaniza@unimas.my

AP Dr Ong Lik Han (Arthroplasty Surgery)
lhong@unimas.my

AP Dr Faris Indra Prahasta Bin Didi Indra (Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
difiprahasta@unimas.my

Dr Vernon Tan Sze Yuen (General Orthopaedics Surgery)
tsyvernon@unimas.my

COURSE FEE

Malaysian student RM 34,186.00
International student RM 140,299.00 & RM500.00 (per year)

Fees include administrative, tuition and course materials for the duration of the programme. Further payment will be required if the students extend their studies.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Assoc Profesor Dr Faris Indra Prahasta bin Didi Indra

Master Orthopaedic Programme Coordinator,
Department of Orhtopaedic ,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS),
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak,
94300 Kota Samarahan,
Tel : +(60-82) 581000
Fax : +(60-82) 665152
Email : difiprahasta@unimas.my
Website: http://www.fmhs.unimas.my/

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