Masters of Family Medicine

 OVERVIEW

The Masters of Family Medicine was started in 2011 after receiving an accreditation by The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH). This programme is an on-job postgraduate training programme for a minimum of 4 years and a maximum of 7 years. It aims at producing a competent family medicine specialist.

The Masters of Family Medicine programme aims:

1. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that has the ability to manage patients competently in primary health care.
2. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that has the ability to conduct research and implement evidence-based medicine in primary health care.
3. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that has the ability to portray good leadership and communication skills in primary care practice management.
4. to produce a Family Medicine Specialist that is insightful with resources and pro-active to the needs of primary health care.

This programme is implemented in 3 phases: phase I (year 1) and phase II (year 2 & 3) and phase III (year 4). It is currently conducted as an open system.

Phase I runs for one (1) year which covers 3 major postings: Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatric. Candidates will undergo training at the accredited Ministry of Health hospitals. At the end of phase I, candidates will sit for the part I Professional exam. The candidates will need to obtain a pass in the theory paper before being allowed to sit for the clinical part. The candidates must obtain a pass in all the papers before they can proceed to Phase II of the programme.

Phase II of the programme is of two (2) years duration. During the second year, they need to undergo 11 compulsory minor clinical postings, 1 elective posting and 1 research methodology course. Candidates will be posted to accredited Ministry of  Health hospitals during this time. During the third year, candidates will undergo clinical training in Government Health Clinics, KKM and Family Medicine Clinic Hospital Sultan ABdul Aziz Shah (HSAAS) UPM on rotation basis. At the end of phase II, candidates must obtain a pass in the part II professional examination before being allowed to progress to year 4.

Candidates in year 4 will continue the family medicine training at the Government Health Clinics. Candidates are required to submit and pass a thesis dissertation, a family case report and satisfactory clinical and academic supervisor report prior to the professional examination part III at the end of phase III. They are required to pass the Professional exam III in order to be awarded the Masters of Family Medicine.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

PHASE I: YEAR 1

• Clinical family medicine training at tertiary level: Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O & G), and Pediatrics.
• Preparation of clinical case reports (1 case commentary)
• Professional -Examination Phase I (Theory 60% and Clinical 40%)
• Satisfactory clinical and academic supervisory report

PHASE II: YEAR 2 & YEAR 3

• Clinical family medicine training at tertiary level: Surgery, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Trauma and Anxiety, Dermatology, Radiology, Infectious Diseases, Rehabilitation Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, Palliative Medicine / Sports Medicine, Introduction to Research Methodology.
• Clinical Family Medicine Training at primary health clinics.
• Examination Clinical Phase II (Theory 40% and Clinical 60%)
• Satisfactory clinical and academic supervisory report

PHASE III: YEAR 4

• Training In the clinic as a Family Medicine Specialist in training under supervision.
• Research project starts from Year 3.
• Preparation of clinical report cases (2 family case study).
• Preparation of dissertation report.
• Satisfactory clinical and academic supervisory report
• Phase III Clinical Examination

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MALAYSIAN CANDIDATE

Candidates must meet the following conditions:

1. The candidate must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) or equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.
2. Candidates are fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and have a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC). 
3. Candidates have served for at least 3 years as a Medical Officer after completing housemanship training as required by the Ministry of Health.
4. Candidates must PASS the entrance exam organized by the Malaysian Examinations Council (Medical Specialist Pre-entrance Examination (MedEx))
5. Candidates from abroad are required to submit relevant documents for verification and review by the university and fulfill the university entrance requirement. 

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE

1. Obtains a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery or its equivalent from a University that is registered under the Medical Practitioners Act 1971 (Act No.50) Malaysia;
2. Qualified and able to obtain a Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) from the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
3. Has a Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) either from the Medical Council of the candidate's previous service and/or hospital and/or university hospital;
4. Has clinical experience of not less than three (3) years after practitioner registration; preferably in the field of Family Medicine/Primary Care or related as certified by the relevant authority;
5. Has medical indemnity fees (Family Medicine/Primary Care); and
6. Pass English according to the conditions set by the University

FEES

Fee structure – Postgraduate Tuition Fee Session

ACCREDITATION (MQR)

Master of Family Medicine

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Updated:: 26/09/2025 [irdinaidleen]