Discover Your Passion for Primary Care with Our Speciality Training
Family Medicine has been recognised as essential to achieving universal health coverage for the population.
Where once the family physician was a reliable first contact for health concerns, they are now at the frontline of chronic disease management, paediatric and women’s healthcare, family planning and mental health management.
The establishment of MInTFM is in support of the nation’s goal to have 8,000 more specialists to reach the target of having one specialist for every 4,000 population.
The training aims to produce doctors who, on completion of the training, can provide the highest quality of primary care to individuals and families in the community.
Kindly Note:
- The MInTFM application for the MInTFM 2026 intake will start on August 1, 2025.
- Please look out for e-hlp application opening on the HLP official website in September or October 2025.
- BOTH applications MUST be completed individually for your eligibility to enter the MInTFM 2026 Intake.
We will respond within 2 working days.
MInTFM Contact
The preferred contact method is via email to mintfm@rumc.edu.my.
Alternatively, for more urgent matters, call +604 – 217 1913
Intake
July
Duration
4 Years
Fees
Covered by Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL), HLP (Permanent) and Biasiswa (Contract).
MUST APPLY SEPARATELY with BPL under TAWARAN D.
Recognition
The MInTFM qualification is recognised by the Irish Medical Council (IMC)
International Recognition
The MInTFM Programme is recognised by the Irish Medical Council and all graduates of MInTFM are eligible for registration on the Specialist Division in Ireland via ‘automatic recognition of qualifications‘.
The list of qualifications approved by the Irish Medical Council for recognition under Section47(1)(f) of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 can be viewed on the Irish Medical Council website.
Overview
The Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) is tailored for medical doctors who aspire to be Family Medicine Specialists (FMS).
Curriculum
The curriculum is a contextualised version of the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) curriculum. Assessment is by ICGP, leading to Membership of ICGP (MICGP), with all exams contextualised for Malaysia.
Training is conducted in local schemes and has flexibility in delivery – with adherence to the national curriculum and assessments.
The programme is taught and supervised by Industry Professionals who consist of Family Medicine Specialists and Consultants.
Our candidates undertake two years in hospital practice and two years in Family Medicine clinics within the same scheme.
Candidates will be placed in ONE of the FIVE (5) available schemes below:
Note: Candidates may state their preference of schemes in the application form, and is subject to availability.
Fees
Covered by Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL)
Permanent Doctors – Hadiah Latihan Perseketuan (HLP)
Contract Doctors – Biasiswa Perseketuan
You MUST APPLY FOR THIS SEPARATELY with Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BLP) under TAWARAN D.
Deposit Payment
RM4,000
The deposit will be refunded.
*Fees include ICGP Assessment Exams for the First Setting
Funding Options
All eligible candidates will receive financial assistance when enrolling in MInTFM.
Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP)
The Federal Training Grand is awarded by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to potential medical officers who wish to pursue their Master’s Degree or Specialty Training in Malaysia.
Please note that the HLP funding requires a separate application.
More information can be found at http://ehlp.moh.gov.my/.
This is an application for Permanent and Contract Medical Officers.
Entry Requirements
- Malaysian citizenship or permanent residency
- Doctors employed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), either on a contract or permanent basis
- Be registered with the Malaysia Medical Council (MMC)
- Three years of complete SKT (Sasaran Kerja Tahunan) and LNPT (Laporan Nilai Prestasi Tahunan) at the time of application to Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) – to follow BPL Guidelines.
- Completion of two years of House Officer training and one year as Medical Officer
- Compliance with Hadiah Latihand Persekutuan (HLP) / Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) requirements under TAWARAN D.
- Completion of two separate applications for MInTFM and e-HLP:
- MInTFM Application – The application can be completed online through the MInTFM website
- e-HLP Application – Complete this application at Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL), Ministry of Health (MOH) under TAWARAN D in the MOH website, HLP official portal.
How to Apply
- Please review your application details before clicking on the ‘Finalise Submission’ button.
- Please note you cannot amend your application form once it has been submitted.
- You may refer to the guidelines below when submitting a complete application.
- Pleas check that you have uploaded all relevant documents in PDF form.
REMINDER NOTE: Must apply separately with Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) Tawaran D.
Course Structure & Delivery
Weekly Day Release
Trainees are entitled to weekly day release throughout the programme which consists of the following:
- Weekly full day of Educational Input
- Mixture of online and in-person teaching
- Focus on small group learning, providing peer review and team building
- Access to all ICGP materials that Irish trainee has
- Regular masterclasses and educational input from ICGP
- Cutting edge learning assessment tools
Communication Skills Training
Delivery of the programme is conducted:
- Using the ICGP curriculum that is specifically adapted for the Malaysian setting.
- For 4 years:
- Years 1 & 2: Hospital training posts
- Years 3 & 4: Supervised positions within primary care clinics.
- Under the supervision of accredited Family Physician (FP) Trainers, who are exclusively trained for the role
- Using innovative blended learning tools that combine in-person workshops, online classes, content and assessment tools.
- Using an advanced Online Learning Environment (OLE) platform that facilitates a range of blended residency programme functions and trainee supports.
Assessments & Course Completion
You are expected to fulfil two of the following requirements before applying for registration on the National Specialist Register (NSR).
MICGP Examination
A criterion-referenced examination that consists of two parts:
- Core Knowledge Test Module (CKT)
- Clinical Competency Test (CCT)
Satisfactory Completion of Training
A Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training that allows entry onto the National Specialist Register to be issued by RUMC on condition of notification by the training scheme of Satisfactory Completion of Training.
To obtain Satisfactory Completion, the following requirements should be met:
- Research to the standard required by the National Specialist Register (NSR).
- Assessment of communication skills.
- Completion of all logbooks as directed by MInTFM
- 75% attendance overall
The application for recognition of the programme by the National Specialist Register is underway.
Our Scheme Directors
Northern Region
Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR SRI WAHYU TAHER
MMED [FamMed] (UKM), BSc Med Science (Scotland), MBChB (Scotland)
sriwahhyu.taher@rumc.edu.my
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Sri Wahyu Taher is a Consultant Family Medicine Specialist (FMS) at Klinik Kesihatan Simpang Kuala, Alor Setar Kedah, Malaysia since 2012.
- She became an FMS in 2000 after achieving a Master’s Degree in Family Medicine from National University Malaysia (UKM).
- She received BSc Med Science from St Andrews University Scotland
- MBChB from Glasgow University Scotland.
- Fellowship training in Chronic Disease Management Primary Care in Monash University, Clayton Victoria Australia.
Current posts and positions
- Head of Clinic & Consultant Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Simpang Kuala Alor Setar – MOH Malaysia
- Head of Clinical Research Centre Klinik Kesihatan Simpang Kuala Alor Setar – MOH Malaysia
- Current Position – Consultant Family Medicine Specialist Gred Khas C since 2015
- Sub-specialty in Chronic Disease Management Primary Care (Diabetes, Hypertension & CVD)
- Special interest area – Palliative Care – Committee National Strategic Plan for Palliative Care Malaysia – MOH
- Head of NCD Kedah _ MOH
- Part Time Lecturer AIMST University Kedah since 2008
- Northern Scheme Director – Parallel Pathway Specialty Training – Malaysia Ireland Training Program in Family Medicine (MINT FM) since 2019
Current position district Kota Setar & Kedah State
- Head of Clinical Services Klinik Kesihatan Simpang Kuala
- Head of Family Medicine District Kota Setar
- Head of NCD program Kota Setar & Kedah
- Chairman on Kumpulan Sokongan Immunisasi PKD Kota Setar
- Head of MCH training Kota Setar
- Head of NCD training Kota Setar
- Head of Diabetes Educator training Kota Setar & Kedah
- Head of Wound Care Team Kota Setar
- Head of Perkhidmatan Perawatan Domisiliary Team Kota Setar
- Head of CME program Kota Setar
- Head of Clinical Research Primary Care District & Kedah
- Head of Hospice Team in Collaboration with PPD Kota Setar & Kedah
- Head of Pre Pregnancy Care Services in Primary Care Clinics Kota Setar and Kedah
- Head of Quit Smoking Services in Primary Care Clinics Kota Setar and Kedah
- Contributor to the development committee Garispanduan Kumpulan Sokongan Immunisasi
- Development Committee and Trainer for Diabetes Educator Module Kedah
- Supervisor & Trainer for ADDC – Sekolah Latihan Penolong Pegawai Perubatan Alor Setar (MA School) / ILKKM
- Contributor to the development committee Kedah Obstetrics and Gynaecology Protocol 2017 (Chapter Diabetes In Pregnancy)
- District Specific Approach (DSA) Project Head
- Technical Committee for Wound Care in Primary Care Kedah
- Technical Committee for Pain 5 Vital Sign Kota Setar and Kedah
Current position at Ministry of Health Malaysia / National level
- NDR reporting committee 2013-2015
- Curriculum Development Committee for Advance Diploma Diabetes Care for paramedics
- CPG Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management – Updates 2020
- Reviewer for Rhino sinusitis CPG
- Reviewer for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus CPG
- Reviewer for Otitis Media with Effusion CPG
- Reviewer for Bronchial Asthma CPG
- Reviewer for CPG Diabetes Foot Ulcer 2018
- Reviewer for manuscript submitted to MFP, MPHJ and MJM
- External reviewer for My-FIT guideline (Forum for Injection Technique Malaysia)
- National Trainer for Immunization Training
- National Trainer for Module NCD for paramedics KKM
- National Trainer for CPG Type 2 DM 2015
- National Trainer for CPG Type 1 DM 2015
- National Trainer for Cancer Pain Management CPG
- National Trainer for Domiciliary Program KKM
- Research Collaborator with UMMC on Men’s Health
- Research Collaborator with UPM on Epidemiological Study on Emotional Impact Among Diabetes Patients Kedah (EDIPEQS)
- National Trainer for Steno Reach Certificate Course collaboration with IKU & Steno Denmark (SRCC)
- National Trainer Diabetes Conversation Map IDF (Malaysia & International)
- Development Committee for Cancer Pain Management CPG
- Contributor / writer for NHMS 2011 / 2015 report
- National Specialist Registry – member since 2008
- Member of Academy of Family Physician – member since 2016
- Contributor to Primary Care Referral Guide Book
- Contributor to Handbook of Family Medicine
- Contributor to Screening Guidelines in Primary Care
- Contributor to Perinatal Care Manual MOH
- Contributor to Manual NCD Paramedics MOH
- Member and trainer for the Academy of Science and Continuing of Education in Diabetes (ASCEND) – Educator & faculty
- Course Director FMS Endocrine Workshop 2019
- Reviewer for Acromegaly in Primary Care Handbook
- Reviewer Handbook Peadiatric Palliatie Care
- National Technical Committee Peadiatric Palliative Care MOH Malaysia
- Taskforce Public Private Partnership with AFPM
Current contribution through NGOs
- President – Family Medicine Specialists Association Malaysia (Augsut 2018 till now)
- Vice President – Family Medicine Specialists Association Malaysia (2014 – July 2018)
- Vice Chairman – FMS Conference Pulau Pinang (2017), Ipoh (2018) & Kuching (2019)
- Chairman Persatuan Hospice Kedah (Hospice Society Kedah) since 2017 – Development of Home Care Program for terminally ill cancer patients in Kedah and integration of the program with Domiciliary Services Ministry of Health Malaysia & Bulletin Hospice contributor.
- Malaysian Hospice Council Executive Committee 2020-2022
- Chairman Diabetes Malaysia Cawangan Kota Setar since 2014 – Development of One Stop Diabetes Centre in KK Simpang Kuala, support group and DCM training. Collaborate with the primary health clinics in Wound Management. Bulletin contributor 2007 till now
- Online Module Development Committee on COPD – FMSA
- Online Module Development Committee on Diabetes Mellitus – FMSA
- Type 2 Diabetes CPG 2020 Development Committee – FMSA & MEMS
Publications / Write ups / Free paper Submissions
- 16 publications 2006 – 2016
Recent publications 2017-2020:
- Barriers to implementing a national health
screening program for men in Malaysia: An online survey of healthcare providers – 2020 - Berita MMA – July 2020
- MHC Congress Alor Setar 2018 – Poster on Domiciliary Services KK Simpang Kuala
- Family Medicine Scientific Conference Penang 2018 – Poster Submission & accepted on INTERVENTION DIABETES PROGRAM KK SIMPANG KUALA & QUIT SMOKING SERVICES KK SIMPANG KUALA – WHAT HAVE WE ACHIEVED?
- Family Medicine Scientific Conference Kuching 2019 – Oral presentation – EDIPEQS ON DEPRESSION SCALE & Poster Presentation – EDIPEQS ON QUALITY OF LIFE SCALE
- Primary Care Referral Guidelines – FMSA Publication
- Consensus Guide to Adult Health Screening for General Population Attending Primary Care Clinics – FMSA Publication – 2019
- Primary Care Protocol – FMSA Publication 2019
- National Strategic Plan for Palliative Care Services Malaysia – MOH Malaysia – 2019
- Family Medicine Scientific Conference Kuching 2019 – Pneumococcal Vaccine Practices in Kedah – poster
- Pediatric Palliative Care Strategic Plan Malaysia – 2020 – Developing Committee
Research Status
- Completed 15 ISR – 2 Phase 3 trial / 13 Phase 4 trial
Clinical Trials / Study 2018-2020:
- An international non-interventional prospective cohort study to evaluate the safety of treatment with Levemir® (insulin detemir) in pregnant women with diabetes mellitus- Diabetes Pregnancy Registry – EVOLVE – NN 304-4016 (ISR) – completed September 2019
- DISCOVER: DISCOVERing Treatment Reality of Type 2 Diabetes in Real World Settings” – D1690R00002 (ISR) – completed September 2019
- Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) protocol submission stage – Epidemiological Study on Impact of Diabetes and Emotions (EDIPEQS) – collaboration with UPM – completed January 2019
- Men’s Health Study – BSSK Screening – IIR – Collaborate with UMMC (2019)
- Prevalence of BP Control And Its Association With Guideline Adherence Among HPT Patients Managed At Health Clinic – IIR – 2017
- “Assessment of Asthma control level in Primary Care Setting in Malaysia: ASCOPE. A prospective observational multi-center study to assess the level of asthma control at government health clinics (Klinik Kesihatan) in Malaysia.” of Protocol with reference number: D2287R00120 – completed May 2019
- A prospective epidemiological study of women as of 24 weeks of pregnancy, and their infants up to 1 year of age, to describe maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes, pregnancy-related and neonatal/infant events of interest and the occurrence in neonates/infants of RSV LRT (PEONI STUDY) – September 2019 & on going
- Happy Tummy Project Collaboration with UMMC – from 2018 and completed July 2019
- Zika Prevalence Study Among Pregnant Woman Kedah – 2018 and completed Jun 2019
- SABINA Study (BA) – August – October 2019
- BURN OUT Study – COVID 19 collaboration with UPM
Current international position
- Expert trainer – Diabetes Conversation Map – IDF
- Expert Diabetes Educator – Academy for Science and Continuing Education in Diabetes – ASCEND
- Lead facilitator – Steno Reach Certificate Course – STENO Denmark / IKU Malaysia
- Member of WONCA Asia Pacific since 2018 – President FMSA Malaysia from 2018 till 2022
Current professional body registration
- Medical License / ID Number: 29837 Full Malaysian Medical Council / Registration Number since 1993
- National Specialist Registry: 125303 (since 5 April 2008 – 2022)
- Academy Family Physician Malaysia: 0-3555 (since December 2015)
Excellent Awards Achievement
- Excellent Service Awards KKM – 2001
- Excellent Soft Skills Award JKN Kedah – 2005
- Excellent Service Award KKM – 2008
- Breastfeeding Exemplary Award (Anugerah Tokoh Penyusuan Susu Ibu) JKN Kedah – 2012
- Bakti Cemerlang Kedah (BCK) from the DYMM Sultan of Kedah – 2010
- Excellent Service Award KKM – 2013
- Tokoh Diabetes Kedah – 2016
- Research Personality Award – 2018
- Excellent Service Award KKM – 2018
- Nominated for the “Wanita Paling Berpengaruh dalam Bidang Kewangan Islam – WOMANi 2019” Khadijah International WAQF (L) Foundation
Other Special Interests
- Palliative Care in Community
- Diabetes Wound Care and Cancer Wound Care in Community
- Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
- Domiciliary Care
- Teaching / Guiding / Training in Diabetes
Scheme Director Northern Region
DR ARTINI BINTI ABIDIN
MD (UKM), MMED (FAMILY MEDICINE) (USM). CONSULTANT FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALIST
artini.abidin@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- 2004: Medical Degree (MD) – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- 2013: Master in Medicine (MMED) (FAM MED)– Universiti Sains Malaysia
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| POST HELD | HEALTH CLINIC / HOSPITAL | DATES |
|---|---|---|
| House Officer | Hospital Alor Setar, Kedah | 2004 – 2006 |
| Medical Officer | Medical Officer at Hospital Langkawi, Kedah | 2006-2008 |
| Medical Officer | Medical Hospital at Klinik Kesihatan Pendang, Kedah | 2008 – 2009 |
| Masters Trainee | Family Medicine Training (Master in Family Medicine) at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | 2009-2013 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Family Medicine Specialist at Klinik Kesihatan Kuah, Langkawi | 2013-2015 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Family Medicine Specialist at Klinik Kesihatan Kepala Batas, Kubang Pasu | 2015-2021 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Family Medicine Specialist at Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Alor Setar, Kedah | 2021 till now |
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Prevalence and associated factors of sexual dysfunction among overweight and obese women in HUSM (2013)
- Prevalence and predictors of problematic smartphone use among adolescents – A nationwide study in Malaysia (2019)
- Prevalence and factors associated with internet addiction among adolescents in Malaysia: Across sectional study (2019)
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Family Medicine Specialist and Head of Clinic Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Alor Setar, Kedah
- Committee Member of Family Medicine Specialist Association (FMSA)
- Subspecialty Programme in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Women’s Health) (ongoing)
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR SAODOH HASHIM
MD(UKM), [M.MED(FamMed)(USM)]
saodah.hashim@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
2005: Medical Degree (MD) – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2017: Master in Medicine (Family Medicine) – Universiti Sains Malaysia
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| POST HELD | HEALTH CLINIC / HOSPITAL | DISCIPLINES | DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Officer | Hospital Alor Setar | Paediatric / O&G / Surgery / Medical | 2006 – 2007 |
| Medical Officer | Klinik Kesihatan Lubuk Merbau, Kedah | Health Clinic | 2007 |
| Medical Officer | Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Nerang, Kedah | Health Clinic | 2008 – 2012 |
| Masters Trainee | Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah | Paediatric / O&G / Surgery / Medical / ENT / Opthalmology / Dermatology / Psychiatry / A&E | 2012 – 2015 |
| Masters Trainee | Klnik Kesihatan Labok, Machang, Kelantan | Health Clinic | 2016 |
| Masters Trainee | Klnik Kesihatan Bandar Alor Setar | Health Clinic | 2017 |
| Gazettement | Klinik Kesihatan Tunjang, Kedah | Health Clinic | 2017 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Klinik Kesihatan Bongawan, Papar, Sabah | Health Clinic | 2018 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Klinik Kesihatan Datuk Kumbar | Health Clinic | May 2019 till now |
TRAINING IN GCP: YES (2014)
RESEARCH
- A Study on The Proportion of Unsuccessful Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Providers in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017)
PUBLICATION
- Unsuccessful Exclusive Breastfeeding and Associated Factors among the Healthcare Providers in East Coast, Malaysia; Korean Journal of Family Medicine (2020)
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Regularly involves in CME sessions
NGOs
- Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia (PDM)
- Persatuan Hospis Kedah (PHK)
- Persatuan Pakar-pakar Perubatan Keluarga
FIELD OF SPECIAL INTEREST
- Women’s Health
- Infectious Diseases
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR NOR ASYURA BINTI NGAH
MD(USM), MMED (Family Medicine)
n.asyura_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- 2005: Medical Degree (MD) – Universiti Sains Malaysia
- 2017: Master in Medicine (Family Medicine) – Universiti Sains Malaysia
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| POST HELD | HEALTH CLINIC / HOSPITAL | DISCIPLINES | DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Officer | Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah,Klang, Selangor. | Surgery / Pediatric / O&G / Medical/ Orthopedic | 2006 – 2007 |
| Medical Officer | Klinik Kesihatan Bakar Arang, Sg Petani, Kedah. | Health Clinic | 2007 |
| Masters Trainee | Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah | Paediatric / O&G / Surgery / Medical / ENT / Opthalmology / Dermatology / Psychiatry / A&E | 2012 – 2014 |
| Masters Trainee | Klini Rawatan Keluarga (KRK), HUSM, Kelantan | Primary Care Clinic | 2014-2015 |
| Masters Trainee | Kilnik Kesihatan Bandar Tumpat, Tumpat, Kelantan | Health Clinic | 2015-2017 |
| Masters Trainee | Kilnik Kesihatan Bandar Sg Petani, Sg Petani, Kedah | Health Clinic | 2017 |
| Gazettement | Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Ketil, Baling, Kedah | Health Clinic | 6/2017-12/2017 |
| Family Medicine Specialist/ Head of Clinic | Klinik Kesihatan Jeniang, Sik, Kedah | Health Clinic | 2017 till now |
TRAINING IN GCP
YES (2014)
RESEARCH
- A Study on The Proportion of Unsuccessful Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Providers in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (2017)
PUBLICATION
- Knowledge, Perception & Contraception Use and Factors Associated With Contraception Non-Use Among Women With Diabetes ( 2017)
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Hypertension CPG Trainers for Kedah State (2019)
- Speaker for Kedah State Health Department (2019) : Topics : Family Planning, Quit Smoking
- Speaker for Training for Geriatric Management, BPKK for Northern Chapter (2020)
- Regularly involves in CME sessions for Medical Officers and Sik District Courses for staff from all units.
NGOs
- Persatuan Diabetes Malaysia (PDM) – Chairperson 2021-2023
- Persatuan Pakar-Pakar Perubatan Keluarga (FMSA)
FIELD OF SPECIAL INTEREST
- Women’s Health
- Non-Communicable Disease (NCD)
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR KARTINIWATI AHMAD
MD(USM), [M.MED(FamMed)(USM)
kartiniwati_pt@rumc.edu.my
TERTIARY EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
| FIRST DEGREE Medicine (MD) |
2004 | Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | Malaysia |
| MASTER IN MEDICINE Family Medicine (MMED) (FAM MED) |
2014 | Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | Malaysia |
PRESENT APPOINTMENTS
- Family Medicine Specialist and Head of Clinic
Klinik Kesihatan Kubor Panjang
Pendang, Kedah - Committee Member of Family Medicine Specialist Association (FMSA)
PAST APPOINTMENTS
| 1. | 2004 – 2006 | House Officer at Hospital Alor Star, Kedah (Clinical posting in Medical, Orthopaedic, Obstetric & Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatric) |
| 2. | 2006 – 2009 | Medical Officer at Hospital Bintulu (District Hospital), Sarawak |
| 3. | 2009 – 2010 | Medical Officer at Klinik Kesihatan Pokok Sena, Kedah |
| 4. | 2010 – 2014 | Family Medicine Training (Master in Family Medicine) at Science University of Malaysia (USM) a) 2 years training in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah b) 2 years training in Klinik Kesihatan Pasir Mas, Kelantan |
| 5. | 2014 – 2016 | Family Medicine Specialist at Klinik Kesihatan Sandakan, Sabah |
| 6. | 2016 – present | Family Medicine Specialist at Klinik Kesihatan Kubor Panjang, Pendang, Kedah |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
- The Effect of Listening to Al-Quran Recitation on BLood Pressure on Mood State Among Uncontrolled Hypertensive Muslim Patient Attending Primary Care Clinic HUSM (2014).
- Prevalence of Antenatal Mother Diagnosed With Hepatitis B in Government Health Facilities of Sandakan Sabah (2015).
- District Specific Approach: Meningkatkan Peratus Penurunan HbA1c Dalam Kalangan Pesakit Diabetes yang Tidak Terkawal di Daerah Pendang (2018).
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR LIM BOON CHET
MBBS (UM), MMED ( Family Medicine) (UKM)
bclim_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- MBBS (Universiti Malaya)
- Med Family medicine (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| Post | Place | Time |
| Medical Officer | Hospital Seberang Jaya | 2010-2012 |
| Medical officer (Master student) |
Klinik Kesihatan Seberang Jaya Posting rotation: Hospital Seberang Jaya (Seberang Perai), Hospital Pulau Pinang, Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim (Sungai Petani) |
2012-2016 |
| Family Medicine gazettement and specialist | Klinik Kesihatan Bintulu, Sarawak | 3 January 2017-3 January 2018 |
| Family medicine specialist |
Klinik Kesihatan Serdang, Kedah
Klinik Kesihatan Perai, Penang |
4 Jan 2018 – 28 Feb 2019
1 March 2019 till now |
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Membership of professional organization and professional activities:
- Member of Malaysia Medical Council
- Member of Family Medicine Specialists Association
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR NORLINA ANUAR
MD (Russian State Medical University),MMed (Family Medicine) (USM)
norlina_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Russian State Medical University (MD)
- University Sains Malaysia (MMed Fam Med)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Medical Officer at Tapah Hospital, Perak
- Medical Officer at Emergency Department of Miri Hospital, Sarawak
- Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Officer at MCH Unit, Kampar Health Clinic, Perak
- Medical Officer (master student) at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Perak
- Medical Officer (master student) at Klinik Rawatan Keluarga, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan
- Medical Officer (master student) at Kota Bharu Health Clinic, Kelantan
- Family Medicine Specialist at Greentown Health Clinic, Perak
- Family Medicine Specialist at Parit Health Clinic, Perak
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Case Report publication in Journal of Malaysian Family Physician (Volume 13, no 3) Topic : Gonococcal Conjunctivitis : A Case Report (as First Author & Corresponding Author)
- Poster presentation in Asia Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research Conference on 27/9/2019 Topic: A Review of Methadone Maintenance Therapy in Parit Primary Health Clinic,Perak, Malaysia. (as First Author & Presenter)
- Research Article publication in Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (Volume 20)27/10/2019 Topic: The Effectiveness of Smoking Prevention Module Towards Knowledge and Smoking Refusal Skills among Adolescents in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia (as First Author)
- Reviewer for the Malaysian Family Physician 2020: “Fever in the Returned Traveller”
- Case Report publication – A Case of Gilbert Syndrome in Pregnancy: co-author (Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science) Teoh SH, Ng YL, Norlina A, Rahmah K. A case of Gilbert’s syndrome diagnosis during pregnancy. Bangladesh J Med Sci. 2020; 19(2):333-5
- Questionnaire Expert Review: Pembinaan dan Pengesahsahihan Instrumen Soal Selidik (USM Penang)
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Co-investigator : Efficacy and safety of 8- versus 12-week sofosbuvir-ravidasvir treatment for non-cirrhotic chronic hepatitis c patients: an open-label, randomized, multicentre study in Malaysia (NMRR-20-328-52925)
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR TAY CHAI LI
M.D (UKM),Master in Family Medicine (UM)
cltay_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- M.D (UKM), Master in Family Medicine (UM), on-going Fellowship Community Stroke Care (UKM) and Subspecialty Geriatric in Primary Care.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- House Officer at Hospital Taiping, Perak
- Medical Officer at Klinik Kesihatan Taiping, Perak
- Master Student in Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Tanglin, Kuala Lumpur
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Masjid, Kuching
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Batu Kawa, Kuching
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Simpang, Taiping, Perak
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Co-investigator – completed: Mental Health Screening during COVID-19 Pandemic among Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Kerian District, Perak, Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study. 2020-2021. NMRR-20-1700-55999.
- Principal investigator – completed: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Screening and Managing Osteoporosis among Primary Care Doctors in Malaysia. 2021.
- Co-investigator – completed: Effectiveness of Fit and Trimmed Staffs (FATS) Program on Weight Management among the Healthcare Providers at Simpang Health Clinic, Perak: A pre-post interventional study. NMRR-21-608-58676
- Tay CL, Ng WL, Beh HC, Lim WC, Hussin N. Screening and management of osteoporosis: a survey of knowledge, attitude and practice among primary care physicians in Malaysia. Arch Osteoporos. 2022 Apr 26;17(1):72. doi: 10.1007/s11657- 022-01111-y. PMID: 35474021; PMCID: PMC9041673. 17.
- Tay CL, Ng CJ. A multi-faceted intervention to improve screening of erectile dysfunction for men with diabetes mellitus in public health clinics: A pilot study. Malays Fam Physician. 2022;17(2). https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.74
- Rizah Mazzuin Razali, Elizabeth Chong Gar Mit, Aaron Hiew Wi Han, Andy Quah Jing Yao, Rosmahani Mohd Ali, Ungku Ahmad Ameen Bin Ungku Mohd Zam, Nor Hakima Makhtar, Tan In Jiann, Noor Harzana Harrun, Nagammai Thiagarajan, Tay Chai Li, Nik Suhaila Zakaria, Wong Ping Foo, et al. Covid-19 Management Plan In Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF). Ministry of Health Malaysia. May 2022.
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Excellent Service Award, Ministry of Health 2018
- Journal Reviewer: Malaysian Family Physician Journal 2019, 2020, 2022
- Speaker on “Healthy Ageing” for a course on community care of disabled and elderly (kursus penjagaan orang kurang upaya dan warga emas di komuniti)
- Speaker on “MMSE” in a Cognitive Assessment Worshop for post-graduate
- Trainer in non-communicable disease (DM, Hypertension, asthma COPD), maternal- child health, tuberculosis, hepatitis C, mental, cancer awareness, quit smoking and adolescents programs to health care providers in district and state level yearly.
- Adjunct lecturer for final year medical student from Quest international university.
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR HAZWANIM BINTI MD HASHIM
Dr.Fam.Med (UKM), M.D (UPM)
mh.hazwanim_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- M.D. Universiti Putra Malaysia – 2007
- Dr.Fam.Med. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia – 2017
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| Post | Place | Time |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Klinik Kesihatan Penampang, Sabah | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018 |
| Family Medicine Specialist | Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Ketil, Kedah | Jan 2019 till current |
PROFESSIONAL
- Assistant Scheme Director in Northern Region – Malaysia-Ireland Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM), Present
EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- Postgraduate students for Masters Programme of Family Medicine (UKM, USM)
- Trainers for The Malaysia -Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) programme
- Collaborative Programme with Other Univesities as Guest Lecturer (UiTM)
PUBLICATIONS
- PERTANIKA Journal: Social Sciences & Humanities
- Problematic Smartphone Use and Its Impact on the Psychology of Adolescents in Malaysia JSSH Vol.31 (2) Jun.2023
PRESENTATIONS
- Validation of the Malay Version of Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version (SASSV) among Form 4 Students Attending National Secondary Schools in Seremban District at the 5th Annual Conference of International Society of Internet Addiction; International, organised by the International Society of Internet Addiction collaboration with Ministry of Health, Malaysian Communications & Multimedia Commission, UPM, UKM
- Smartphone Addiction Among Adolescents: Who Are At Risk? won 2nd place best oral presentation at the 21st Scientific Family Medicine Conference, Kuching, Sawark 2019
- A Doctor’s Referral: Exercise Clinic Intervention in Non Communicable Disease Prevention (Smart Partnership Programme), Speaker at the 4th World Conference of Exercise Medicine 2020
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- Malaysian Medical Association (MMA-Ordinary member)
- Lifetime Member of Family Medicine Specialists Association (FMSA)
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANISATIONS
- PERKASIH N9 (Persatuan Kebajikan Asnaf Setia Kasih Negeri Sembilan): Committee Member
Assistant Scheme Director
Northern Region
Northern Region
DR NURUL IZAA BINTI MOHAMAD
Master in Medicine (Family Medicine) (USM), Medical Doctor (USM)
mn.izza_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Medical Doctor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian Kota Bahru, Kelantan – 2008
- Master in Medicine (Family Medicine), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian Kota Bahru, Kelantan – 2017
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Klinik Kesihatan Bintulu, Sarawak; Jul 2018 – Oct 2018
- Klinik Kesihatan Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang; 1 Oct 2019 – 3 Jun 2024
- Klinik Kesihatan Kubang Semang, Pulau Pinang; 4 June 2024 – present
PROFESSIONAL
- Assistant Scheme Director in Northern Region – Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM); Present
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
| Project Title | Role | From-Until | Level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health System Research (HSR), Prevalence of poor glycemic control and its associated factors among Diabetic Type 2 patient – Oral Presentation (2nd runner up – HSR Research Day JKN Kedah) | Principal Investigator | 2011 – 2012 | Kulim District, Kedah | |
| Prevalence of functional constipation and its associated factors among elderly patient in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia – Published at Repository @ USM | Principal Investigator | 2015 – 2017 | ||
| EASE Study: 8 vs 12 week of sofosbuvir-ravidasvir treatment for non cirrhotic chronic Hepatitis C patients: An Open label randomized, multicenter study in Malaysia | Principal Investigator | On-going | ||
| Quality Assurance Project: Improving Early Glycemic control among type 2 DM patients in Klinik Kesihatan Bayan Lepas | Project Leader | Aug 2020 – Sept 2021 | ||
| Quality Assurance Project: To increase recruitment of Pre pregnancy care among obese Postnatal Mothers in Barat Daya District | Project Leader | Jan 2023 – Feb 2024 | ||
| Innovative Project: Easy Book: Mental Health Record (MHR) | Project Leader | Aug 2022 – Sept 2023 | ||
| Innovative Project: Asthma Education Tool-Kit for Barat Daya District | Project Leader | On-going | ||
| Auditor for National Asthma Audit for primary care- Yearly Auditor | ||||
| Auditor for National Antimicrobial stewardship- Yearly Auditor |
PUBLICATIONS / POSTER
- Prevalence of functional constipation and its associated factors among elderly patients in Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Journal Open Access Repository@USM.
- Case Report: An Uncommon case of gouty arthritis in teenage boy Journal: Bangladesh Journal of medical science20(1):200-3
- Quality Assurance Project: Improving Early Glycemic control among type 2 DM patients in Klinik kesihatan Bayan Lepas
- Quality Assurance Project: To increase recruitment of Pre pregnancy care among obese Posnatal Mothers in Barat Daya district
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION
- Health System Research (HSR), Prevalence of poor glycemic control and its associated factors among Diabetic Type 2 patient in Kulim District, Kedah.
- Case Report: An Uncommon case of gouty arthritis in teenage boy (Poster presentation at 22th Family Medicine Scientific Conference, Kuching, 2019)
CONFERENCE / WORKSHOP ATTENDED
| Seminar / Conference | Date | Place | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Postgraduate Medical Education Society Scientific Summit |
18 – 19 Aug 2023 | Ixora Hotel, Penang | Participant |
| I25th Family Medicine scientific conference | 23 – 25 Aug 2023 | Movenpick, Sepang | Participant |
| Beyond the joint, the extra articular Rheumatology Update | 8 Sept 2023 | Hospital Bukit Mertajam | Participant |
| Bengkel Pemurnian projek QA/DSA | 6 Oct 2023 | JKN Pulau Pinang | Facilitator / Presenter |
| Public talk: Screening of non- communicable disease | 17 Nov 2023 | Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Barat Daya | Presenter |
| Mutiara FM Radio Talk- National Immunization Programmed | 15 Jan 2024 | Mutiara FM Pulau Pinang | Presenter |
| Managing diabetes during Ramadhan workshop | 22 Jan 2024 | ACC Hospital Pulau Pinang |
Presenter |
| Training of trainer wound management in primary care | 14 – 16 May 2024 | Kompleks E Putrajaya | Participant |
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- Malaysia Family Medicine Specialist Association – Ordinary member
- Family Medicine Association USM (FAMOUS) – Ordinary member
- Persatuan Pakar Perubatan Keluarga Pulau Pinang – Ordinary member
- Malaysia Primary Care Respiratory Ground (MyPCRG) – Ordinary member
- Kelab Kebajikan Pakar Perubatan Keluarga Pulau Pinang – Ordinary member
- Portfolio Diabetes (Pakar Perubatan Keluarga) – Leader
- Anti Tuberculosis Association Sarawak – Ordinary member
- National Kidney Foundation, Malaysia – Ordinary member
Central Region
Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR SALBIAH BINTI MOHAMED ISA
MD (USM), MFamMed (UM)
salbiah_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
| Qualification | Institution | Country of Training |
|---|---|---|
| MFamMed(UM); 2015 | University of Malaya | Malaysia |
| M.D. (USM) 2001 | University of Science Malaysia | Malaysia |
PROFESSIONAL
| Organization/programme | Role | Year | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | Central Region Scheme Director | 1 Sept 2021 till present | International |
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | MICGP Malaysian Clinical Competency Test (CCT) Examiner | April 2024 | International |
| Penyelia Latihan Kepakaran Parallel Pathway Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) – Bidang Perubatan Keluarga | 1 Nov 2023 | ||
| Course Director of National Postgraduate Medical Curriculum (NPMC) Training Programme | Aug – Sept 2023 | ||
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | Trainer / clinical Supervisor for MInTFM Trainee Cohort 2020 | 1 Oct 2022 till present | International |
| Supervisor for medical practitioners undergoing Clinical Training / Credentialing Process at the Health Clinic of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) | 1 Aug 2022 – 31 July 2023 | ||
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | Interviewer | 22 – 24 Apr 2022 | International |
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | Central Region Assistant Scheme Director | 1 Oct 2021 till present | International |
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | MICGP Malaysian Examiner 2021 | Dec 2020 – Apr 2021 | International |
| University of Malaya | Clinical Supervisor for Master Trainee for Family Medicine | 2 Dec 2020 – 30 Nov 2021 | National |
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | Interviewer | 6-7th June 2020 | International |
| Advance Training in Family Medicine (ATFM) | Clinical Supervisor | 2019-2021 | National |
| Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) | Interviewer | May 2019 | International |
| International Medical School (IMS) Management & Science University (MSU) Shah Alam Campus | Honorary Lecturer for Teaching MBBS | Oct 2018-Sept2019 | |
| FMS Selangor | Secretary | 2018 till present | State |
| Good Clinical Practice Achievement | Clinical Research Center, Ministry of Health Malaysia | Feb 2018 | |
| Drug & Therapeutic Committee | Committee member | Oct2016 till present | |
| Kursus Training Manual PPH, HDP & VTE Peringkat Negeri Selangor | Speaker & Facilitator | April 2018 | State |
| The ASCEND (Academy of Science & Continuing Education in Diabetes) Programme | Trainer | 2017 | State |
| Penggubalan Polisi Pencegahan VTE Peringkat Negeri Selangor | Committee | 2017 | State |
| Safe Motherhood Course (Part II) Peringkat Negeri Selangor | Speaker & Facilitator | September 2017 | State |
| Pasukan Budaya Korporat Bandar Botanic Health Clinic | Chairman | 2016-2018 | District |
| Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Bahagian Bintulu | Clinical Technical Advisor | 2016 | District |
| Family Medicine Specialist Association (FMSA) | Life Membership | 2015 | National |
| Audit Dalaman Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti (SPK) MS ISO 9001:2008 | Internal Auditor | 2009 | District |
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| Institution | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bandar Botanic Health Clinic, Selangor | Family Medicine Specialist & Head of Clinic | 1 Mar 2023 till present |
| Covid-19 Assessment Center for Klang District | Commander | 12 July 2021 – 15 Jun 2022 |
| Bandar Botanic Health Clinic, Selangor | Family Medicine Specialist & Head of Clinic | Oct 2016 – 28 Feb 2023 |
| Bintulu Health Clinic, Sarawak | Family Medicine Specialist & Head of Clinic | January 2016 – Oct 2016 |
| University of Malaya | Family Medicine Trainee | Jun 2010 – Dec 2015 |
| Shah Alam Health Clinic, Selangor | Medical Officer | April 2003 – May 2010 |
| Department of Paediatric, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Selangor | Medical Officer | June 2002 –March 2003 |
| Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Selangor | House Officer | June 2001 – May 2002 |
QUALITY ACTIVITIES
| Project Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation – Farmanual | Facilitator | 2023 |
| Innovation – MyNNJ Digital Application | Member | 2022, Anugerah Khas Anugerah Inovasi KKM 2023 (AIKKM) |
| Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif (KIK) – Kadar Kawalan Wabak Denggi Dalam Tempoh 2 Minggu Tidak Mencapai Sasaran Di Unit Kawalan Penyakit Bawaan Vektor, PKD Klang | Facilitator | 2019-2021 ; tempat ketiga Konvensyen QA KKM 2021 |
| District Specific Approach (DSA) – Improving Diabetic Control Among T2DM in Klang District | Member | 2021 till present |
| LEAN Healthcare Project | Team Leader | 2018 till present |
| Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif (KIK) – Kadar Kawalan Wabak Denggi Dalam Tempoh 2 Minggu Tidak Mencapai Sasaran Di Unit Kawalan Penyakit Bawaan Vektor, PKD Klang | Fasilitator | 2019-2020 ; Naib Johan Konvensyen QA Negeri Selangor 2020 |
| District Specific Approach (DSA) – Improving Recruitment of Reproductive Aged Women Into Pre- Pregnancy Care in Klang District | Member | 2019 |
| Inovasi – Projek EZ LOCKER | Member | 2019 |
| Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif (KIK) – Pengesanan Keciciran Temujanji Klinik Berhenti Merokok di Klinik Kesihatan Pelabuhan Klang Kurang Memuaskan | Member | 2018 |
| District Specific Approach (DSA) – Reducing perinatal mortality rate in Klang Health District | Member | 2018-2019 |
| Inovasi – Projek EZY-TECH | Facilitator | 2018 |
| Kumpulan Inovatif dan Kreatif (KIK) – Saringan Kontak Tuberkulosis Tidak Mencapai Sasaran Di Daerah Klang | Member | 2017 |
| Pertandingan Kaunter Berkualiti Peringkat Negeri Selangor | Team Leader | 2009 |
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
| Project Title | Role | From-Until | Level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improving the management of blood pressure control among doctors in Primary Care Clinics in Klang district. A pilot project using Hypertension Algorithm. (ImproBP Study) | Principal Investigator | 2022 till present | Klang District | |
| Sociocultural influences on asthma self-management in a multicultural society: A qualitative study amongst Malaysian Adults | Co-investigator | 2020 | ||
| A pictorial asthma action plan to improve asthma control in Malaysian adults: a feasibility study protocol | Co-Investigator | 2020 | ||
| Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of uropathogen isolated in community acquired urinary tract infection in government health clinics in Klang | Co-Investigator | 2020 | ||
| Epidemiology and Management of Gout in Malaysian Primary Care | Co-investigator | 2019-2020 | ||
| RESPIRE Klang Cohort Study | Co-Investigator | 2017-2021 | International | |
| The prevalence of limited health literacy and its associated factors among adult asthma patients in Selangor | Co-investigator | 2017 | ||
| Views and Experiences Regarding Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers in Pulau Ketam, Klang | Co- investigator | 2017 | ||
| Perception of tuberculosis and non-adherence to anti-tuberculosis regimen among pulmonary tuberculosis: A Qualitative Study | Principle Investigator | 2015 |
PUBLICATIONS
| Project Title | Journal |
|---|---|
| CPG Management of Obesity 2nd Edition 2023 | Development Committee |
| FMS Selangor Newsletter 2022: Evolving The Fraternity, Enduring The Legacy | Dec 2022; Editor |
| Feasibility of supported self-management including a pictorial asthma action plan to improve asthma control in Malaysian adults; NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine | 2022; Co-authors |
| Screening for Type 2 Diabetes and Periodontitis Patients (CODAPT-My©): A Multidisciplinary Approach | BMC Health Services Research; 2022; Co-authors |
| FMS Selangor Newsletter 2021 : Vaccine Bring Us Together | Dec 2021; Editor |
| Health literacy levels and its determinants among people with asthma in Malaysian primary healthcare settings: a cross-sectional study | BMC Public Health; 2021; Co-authors |
| Sociocultural influences on asthma self-management in a multicultural society: A qualitative study amongst Malaysian Adults | Health Expectations Journal; 2021; Co-authors |
| Malaysia Health Sector Response to Covid-19 Pandemic | Country Report 2020; Contributor |
| FMS Selangor Newsletter 2020 : Covid19 special edition | Dec 2020; Editor |
| Maternal Obesity And Its Associated Factors in Klang Valley, Malaysia | August 2020; Malaysian Family Physician Journal; Reviewer |
| Mobile health applications: An emerging trend in the health care delivery to pilgrims, February 2020 | Malaysian Family Physician Journal; Reviewer |
| FMS Selangor Newsletter 2019 | Editor |
| User Manual Hypertension Clinical Audit In Primary Care, 2019 | Members of Technical Working Group |
| Domiciliary Health Care Services (DHCS) in Klang District: Factors Affecting Functional Outcomes of the Bedridden Patients; Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine | 18 (Suppl2)2018:HMOP003 |
| Why do tuberculosis patients default treatment? A qualitative study (abstract) | Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia. 2016;11(01):8 |
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
| Project Title | Poster/oral | Conference | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluating a school-based asthma training programme for primary school teachers: a pilot cluster- randomised controlled trial | Poster presentation | IPCRG 2024 | |
| Improving the management of blood pressure control among doctors in Primary Care Clinics in Klang district. A pilot project using Hypertension Algorithm. (ImproBP Study) | Second prize – Oral Presentation | 18th Malaysian Society of Hypertension (MSH) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023 | 14 – 16 July 2023 |
| Gender Differences In The Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Of Uropathogen Isolated In Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) In Government Health Clinics In Klang | Poster presentation | 24th FMS Conference, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah | 21st-24th September 2022 |
| A pictorial asthma action plan to improve asthma control in Malaysian adults: preliminary results of a feasibility study | Oral presentation | 10th IPCRG Conference 2021 | 6 – 8 May 2021 |
| Primary care management of asthma findings from the Klang Asthma Cohort Study in Malaysia | Poster presentation | ERS International Congress 2021 | 5 – 8 Sept 2021 |
| Assessment of asthma control and associated risk factors: findings from the Klang Asthma Cohort Study in Malaysia | Poster presentation | ERS International Congress 2021 | 5 – 8 Sept 2021 |
| Web Application to Motivate and Raise Awareness on Breast and Cervical Cancers Screening (MAwar study): A study protocol | Poster presentation | APPCRC | 16-17 Jul 2021 |
| Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of uropathogen isolated in community acquired urinary tract infection in government health clinics in Klang | poster presentation | National Conference of Clinical Research 2020 (Virtual) | 24-26 August 2020 |
| Klang Asthma Cohort (KAC) Study: Developing & Evaluating Interventions at Patient and Practice level to Improve Asthma Care | poster presentation | RESPIRE Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, Kuala Lumpur | 10- 11 September 2019 |
| Predictors of mortality among patients receiving Domiciliary Healthcare Services (DHS) in Klang District, Malaysia | oral presentation | 22nd FMS Conference, Kuching, Sarawak | 1st – 3rd August 2019 |
| Asthma patients’ views and experiences of self-management in Malaysia: a qualitative study | Best Abstract Oral Presentation | 6th IPCRG Scientific Meeting, Bucharest, Romania | 24-25 Sept 2019 |
| Individualized glycaemic targets among Type 2 diabetes patients in Klang district health clinics | First prize poster presentation | 21st Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2018 | August 2018 |
| Factors Associated with Poor Glycaemic Control Among Older Persons Attending Primary Care Clinics in the Klang District | poster presentation | Congress of Geriatric Medicine | August 2018 |
| The prevalence of limited health literacy and its associations among adult asthma patients in primary care settings: a preliminary finding of a RESPIRE project | Poster presentation | 9th IPCRG World Conference | June 2018 |
| Impact of Pink Ribbon Campaign on Breast Cancer Screening at Primary Care Clinic in Klang District, Malaysia | Poster presentation | Asean Cancer Registry Forum | March 2018 |
| Prevalence Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers in Pulau Ketam, Klang | Poster presentation | 11th National Conference for Clinical Research (NCCR) 2017 | September 2017 |
| An Audit on Preventable Factors on Perinatal Death In Klang District | Poster presentation | 20th Family Medicine Scientific Conference | August 2017 |
| Factors associated with improvement of functional activity in domiciliary care patients in Klang District | Poster presentation | 20th Family Medicine Scientific Conference | August 2017 |
| Reason for missing anti-TB regimen among adult PTB patient in tertiary hospital | poster presentation | 4th International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Scientific Meeting | 2015 |
AWARDS RECEIVED
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Innovation – MyNNJ Digital Application; Anugerah Khas Anugerah Inovasi KKM 2023 (AIKKM) | 2023 |
| Improving the management of blood pressure control among doctors in Primary Care Clinics in Klang district. A pilot project using Hypertension Algorithm. (ImproBP Study); Second prize Oral presentation; 18th Malaysian Society of Hypertension (MSH) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023 | 14-16th July 2023 |
| Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Perkhidmatan Awam | 2019 |
| First prize poster presentation; Individualized glycaemic targets among Type 2 diabetes patients in Klang district health clinics; 21st Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2018 | August 2018 |
| Third Prize for Pertandingan Kaunter Berkualiti Peringkat Negeri Selangor; Team Leader | 2009 |
| “Advocator” Budaya Korporat Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia | 2005 |
| Anugerah Bintang-Bintang Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Petaling | 2005 |
| Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Perkhidmatan Awam | 2004 |
Scheme Director Central Region
DR ROHAYAH BINTI ISMAIL
Medical Doctor (MD)(UKM)
Masters in Family Medicine (UKM)
rohayah.ismail@rumc.edu.my
BIOGRAPHY
Dr Rohayah obtained a Master’s Degree in Family Medicine in the year 2005 from the National University of Malaysia. After obtaining her medical degree, she worked as a houseman in Muar Hospital and then worked in Hospital Kuala Lumpur in various departments including Outpatient Department (OPD), General Medicine, Nephrology, Haematology, Dermatology, Neurology, Respiratory (Institute Perubatan Respiratori), Cardiology (National Heart Institute), Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department.
She has a passion and interest in cardio-metabolic and the elderly topic. She also takes great pleasure in teaching students and young doctors, constantly making their learning experience a meaningful one with good outcomes. She is involved with the relevant committee to ensure the Family Medicine fraternity is relevant for the future growth of primary care in Malaysia. In November 2019, she was awarded Kesatria Mangku Negara (K.M.N) by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong.
QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Doctor (MD), UKM
Masters in Family Medicine, UKM
PUBLICATIONS
Her publications including:
| Post Natal Depression: Malaysia ASPIRE Project (Fasa 2) | BMJ | May 14, 2018 |
| Efficacy and long term Safety of a dengue Vaccine in Regions of Endemic Disease in Asia | The New England Journal of Medicine | July 27, 2015 |
| Skin prick Test Reactivity to common Aeroallergens among patients with Rhinitis | American Journal of Research Communication Vol 1(3) HUKM | Jan 2013 |
| Validation Study of Adolescence Health Screening Tool | Public Health Institute, Ministry Of Health Kuala Lumpur | April 9, 2008 |
| Writing on National Health Morbidity Survey III Report (NHMS III) – Report on Physical Disability at Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory | Public Health Institute, Ministry Of Health, Kuala Lumpur | August 29, 2008 |
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR ZAFFERINA ZULGHAFFAR
MMED (Family Medicine) (UM), MB BCh BAO (PMC)
z.zafferina_pt@rumc.edu.my
QUALIFICATIONS
- Family Medicine (University Malaya) 2018
- MB BCh BAO (Penang Medical College) 2006
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Fellow Mental Health in Primary Care Family Medicine Specialist – June 2023 till present
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Putrajaya Precinct 9 – Jan 2022 -June 2023
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Sungai Manila Sandakan – Feb 2019 – Dec 2021
PROFESSIONAL
- Assistant Scheme Director in Central Region, Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) – present
PUBLICATIONS
- Sabah Obstetric Care Guideline 4th Edition June 2020
- Post-Covid 19 Follow Up Recommendations For Primary Care First Edition
- Post-Covid 19 Management Protocol 1st Edition 2021
- Guidelines Management of Under-Five Children Brought in Dead (BID) Nov 2021
- Coffee Table Book 25th Jubilee Family Medicine Specialist
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION
- Family Medicine Specialist Association (FMSA)
- Pertubuhan Amal Perubatan Ibnu Sina Malaysia (PAPISMA)
- Malaysia Medical Association (MMA)
- Malaysian Society of Hypertension (MSH)
- Trainers for SKUAD Wanita Anti Jenayah (WAJA) 2021
AWARDS
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2011
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2021
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR SUMITHA CHELLATHURAY
Doctor in Family Medicine (UKM), MD (UGM)
sumitha_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Masters of Family Medicine (National University of Malaysia)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Klinik Kesihatan Bukit Changgang Banting – Family Medicine Specialist
- Klinik Kesihatan Asajaya Sarawak – Family Medicine Specialist
- National University of Malaysia – Training in Master in Family Medicine
- Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang – Pediatric medical officer
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Manuscript: Provision of NCD services: Health Promotion, prevention, and control at primary health care: An assessment of seven countries in Asia Pacific Region, A Project by International Health Policy Program Foundation (IHPP) Thailand ( 2020 – In progress)
- Poster presentation: Recognizing dementia in a person with poor diabetes control at primary care. 22nd Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2019
- Oral presentation: Caregivers of post stroke patients in an urban setting: Evaluation of caregiving strain, its associated factors and quality of life. 2nd prize : MMA Inaugural Conference on Health of the Older Person 2018
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- 2021 – Clinical coordinator non-communicable diseases unit Kuala Langat district
- 2020- Family Medicine Specialist In charge of Covid 19 Quarantine Centre – Sama Sama Hotel KLIA
- 2018 – 2019-Clinical coordinator wound care Kuala Langat district
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR RUZIATON HASIM
M.B.B.S (UM), Master of Family Medicine (UM)
ruziaton_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S ), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1986
- Master of Medicine (Family Medicine), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 1999.
- Fellowship in Community Geriatrics, Monash University, Australia 2009
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Consultant Family Medicine Specialist, JUSA C, Klinik Kesihatan Pandamaran, Klang Health District,
- Senior Family Medicine Specialist, Grade UD 54 – Klinik Kesihatan Shah Alam Section 7, Petaling Health District
- Senior Family Medicine Specialist, Grade UD 54 – Klinik Kesihatan Membakut, Beaufort, Sabah
- Senior Family Medicine Specialist, Grade UD 54 – Klinik Kesihatan Shah Alam Section 7, Petaling Health District
- Working attachment at Gerontology Institute, University Putra Malaysia
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Assessing The Implementation Of Decentralized HCV Testing At Primary Health Care Facilities In Malaysia: The Head*-start Project In Malaysia. (Principal Investigator) 2018-2019
- A Phase 3, Multicentre Randomized, Double Blind, Active Comparator Controlled Study To Evaluate The Safety and Tolerability of V114 in Healthy Infants (PNEU-LINK). (Principal Investigator) 2019- 2020
- Hepatitis c Training Module – Introduction, Symposium Speaker, During 4th National Hepatitis C Conference, Nexus Connexion, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, 7-8 March 2019.
- “ Town Orchard- A Rehabilitation Gateway for Methadone Clients in Malaysia“ – Poster presentation at 24th Annual conference- Managing Drugs And Alcohol Problems In Primary Care Euston Square, London 30-31st Jan 2020
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- CParticipated in poster presentation at 24th Annual conference- Managing Drugs And Alcohol Problems In Primary Care Euston Square, London 30-31st Jan 2020
- Training of trainer for Management of Chronic Hepatitis C at Malaysian Primary Care Level, 8 March 2019
- Training of Trainer for CPG ASD 2015
- Committee Member of Harm Reduction Program in Selangor 2018, 2019
- Head of District Family Medicine Specialists in Klang District (2015- 2019)
- Committee member for the District Continuous Medical Education Program
TEACHING PROGRAMMES
- Supervisor of House officers for 6th posting at Primary Care – supervised 10 house officers (from 2010)
- Lecturer for management course of final year Family Medicine training at National University of Malaysia – 2004, 2006, 2018.
- Speaker and facilitator for training of health workers in the form of CME and in-service training at District, State and National level from time to time.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
- Program “Sarapan bersama Komuniti “ an (NCD) program – Rumah Ngaji Kampung Delek 2018
- Speaker For National Diabetic Institue (NADI ) at Klang Branch (2017)
- Public health talks at health camps, surau and school – Taman Sri Andalas, Tanjung Sepat, Sipitang, Jenjarom, Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Batu Belah.
- 8Health visits at adolescent and young women shelter homes – Raudhatus Sakinah, Gombak (2017-2018), Darul Wardah, Jalan Kebun Klang (2018-2019)- a community project by FMS Selangor and FMS Klang
AWARDS
- Received the Merit of Excellence in Service (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang – APC) while serving as a medical officer in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang in 1994
- Received the Merit of Excellence in Service (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang – APC) while serving as a Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Telok Datok in 2006
- Received the Merit of Excellence in Service (Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang – APC) while serving as a Consultant Family Medicine Specialist at Klinik Kesihatan Pandamaran in 2017
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR NAEMAH BINTI SHARIFUDDIN
MBBS (UOWA), Masters in Medicine (Family Medicine) (UKM))
naemah_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- University of Western Australia: MBBS
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia : Masters in Medicine (Family Medicine)
- University of South Wales: Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- KUALA LUMPUR HOSPITAL: MEDICAL OFFICER
- HULU LANGAT DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE: FAMILY MEDICINE SPECIALIST: KK Bandar Seri Putra FMS.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- RPaper publication: Idris I, Tohid H, Muhammad NA, et al. Anemia among primary care patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD); a multicentered cross- sectional study. BMJ Open 2018;8:e025125. Doi10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025125
- Garispanduan Pelaksanaan Tahap Kesakitan Sebagai Tanda Vital Kelima Dan Pengurusan Kesakitan Di Klinik Kesihatan: Cawangan Kesihatan Primer, Bahagian Pembangunan Kesihatan Keluarga, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, 2018 (Guideline for Pain as Fifth vital sign and pain Free Program in Health Clinics)
- Paper publication: Hizlinda Tohid, Noor Azimah Muhammad, Naemah Sharifuddin, Wan Fadhilah Wan Ismail, Rosdina Abdul Kahar, Nafiza Mat Nasir, Nazrila Hairizan Nasir, Nik Rubiah Rashid, Khairani Omar, (2021) Challenges faced by young women with premarital pregnancy: a qualitative exploration through a multiple-case study. AKADEMIKA, 91 (1). pp. 67-80.
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Involved in the development of ‘manual senaman antenatal & postnatal di klinik Kesihatan’ 2014 (Exercise manual for antenatal & postnatal mothers in Health Clinic)
- Involved in the development of the ‘soalan lazim mengenai vaksin dan imunisasi (frequently asked questions on vaccine and immunisation) updated july 2015
- Involved in the development of ‘Garispanduan Kriteria Kelayakan Perubatan – soal jawab amalan penggunaan – edisi kedua 2017 (Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive use and Selected Practice Recommendations for contraceptive use- Malay 2nd edition 2017)
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR NOR FAIZAH GHAZALI
M.B.B.S (UM), Master of Family Medicine (UM)
nor.faizah_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) in University Malaya
- Master of Family Medicine in University Malaya
- Post Graduate Diploma in Primary Care for Elderly in Sunway University
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
| 2008-2009 | Klinik Kesihatan Seri Kembangan, Selangor (Health Clinic) | Medical Officer |
| 2009-2010 | Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Medical, Paediatric, Obstetric & Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Orthopaedic, Dermatology) | Master Student Trainee (Master of Family Medicine Programme) |
| 2010-2012 | University Malaya Medical Centre (Primary Care Department) | Master Student Trainee (Master of Family Medicine Programme) |
| 2012-2013 | Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Botanic, Klang (Health clinic) | Master Student Trainee (Master of Family Medicine Programme) |
| Dec 2013 | Hospital Kuala Lumpur (Outpatient Department | Medical Officer |
| Jan 2013-June 2014 | Klinik Kesihatan Shah Alam Seksyen 7, Shah Alam, Selangor (Health Clinic) | Family Medicine Specialist |
| July 2014 – July 2015 | Klinik Kesihatan Kundasang, Ranau, Sabah (Health Clinic) | Family Medicine Specialist |
| August 2015 – Now | Klinik Kesihatan Tanglin, Kuala Lumpur (Health Clinic) | Family Medicine Specialist |
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
Publications
- Abstract published in Malaysian Family Physician Journal 2014; Volume 9 Supplement 1: Page 90. Topic: Facilitators of successful exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers: a qualitative study
Scientific presentations
- Poster Presentation for WONCA in Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on 22-24 May 2014; Topic: Facilitators of successful exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers: a qualitative study
- Poster presentation for National Conference for Clinical Research 2017, Putrajaya on 27-29 September 2017; Topic: Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding in Babies Registered at Pulau Ketam
- Poster Presentation for HKL Research Day 2018, Kuala Lumpur on 30 August 2018; Topic: Thalassaemia Carrier Among Form 4 School Students in District of Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur
Research activity
- Immunogenicity and Safety of a Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine Administered Concomitantly or Sequentially with Gardasil→ in Healthy Subjects Aged 9 to 13 years in Malaysia.
Awards
- Awarded for ‘Excellent Service Award’ in 2006 and 2017
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Membership of professional organization and professional activities:
- Member of Family Medicine Specialist Association Malaysia
- Registered with the National Specialist Register, Malaysia
- Vice-treasurer for ‘23rd Family Medicine Scientific Conference’ in 2021
- Vice-secretary for ‘Scientific Meeting for Primary Care Doctors’ which was held on 20 May 2016
- Registration committee member for ‘Primary Care Mini Conference in Conjunction With World Family Doctors’ Day’ 2014
- Involved in the development of Clinical Practice Guideline Management of Thyroid Disorders.
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR A VICKNESWARI A/P AYADURAI
M.B.B.S (University of Mangalore), Master of Family Medicine (UM)
a.vickneswari_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Medicine (MBBS) University of Mangalore, India
- Masters of Medicine (Family Medicine) University of Malaya
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Consultant Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan
- Family Medicine Specialist Klinik Kesihatan Seksyen 7 Shah Alam
- Masters Trainee (Family Medicine) University Malaya
- Medical Offcier Medical / ID Unit, HKL
- Medical and Health Officer Klinik Kesihatan Ibu & Anak, Raub, Pahang
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- CPG Dengue in Children – member of writing group MaHTAS MOH November 2020
- Determining the Effects of Psychosocial and Spiritual Support Among Patients With Substance Abuse : A Scoping Review – Co-author Global Journal of Health Science, Vol 12. No.7;2020
- Common Problems in Primary Care : A Quick Guide – author of chapter (1st edition) Book published by the Family Medicine Specialists’ Association Malaysia July 2019
- Tuberculosis – Its Incidence And Factors Associated With Mortality Among Healthcare Workers In Malaysia – Co-author Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health Jan 2019
PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
- Guest speaker on Radio Sinar FM program at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for public awareness – January 2020
- Guest speaker on Radio Selangor FM at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, for public awareness-January 2020
- Guest speaker on Radio Asyik FM during World AIDS Day awareness -December 2018
- Guest speaker on RTM TV Selamat Pagi Malaysia during World AIDS Day – December 2018
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES WITH UNIVERSITIES / NGOs / COMMUNITY
- Talk on “Primary Care Team – The Unsung Heroes” – 31.3.22, Seminar for IMU medical students
- The REBUNG research project – “Reducing Barriers in Cancer Early Diagnosis in the Urban B40 Group” –2021 -2022,
- ROSE Pilot Project (Removing Obstacles to Cervical ScrEening) –2018-2019
- 50 Keluarga Sihat 1.0, 2.0 – Training50 families to achieve a healthy lifestyle and become peer educators to the community.
TEACHING AND MENTORING
- Gazettor – For candidates from the Masters in Family Medicine program, a 6-month gazettement
- Gazettor For AFPAM Candidates, an 18-month gazettement
- Honorary lecturer For Masters in Family Medicine students, University Malaya
- Honorary lecturer For Medical students of MAHSA University
- Honorary lecturer For Medical students of UPM
AWARDS
- Setia Mahkota Selangor, SMS -From Sultan of Selangor November 2021 for contributions as Health Frontliner during the COVID-19 pandemic from Selangor State Health Department
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Selangor State Health Department 2010.
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang Selangor State Health Department 2018
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR FARHANI SAMAT
Medical Degree (UM), Master of Medicine (Family Medicine)(UiTM)(UKM)
s.farhani_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Medical Degree (UKM) 2009
• Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) (UiTM) 2018
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
• Emergency medical officer, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang – May 2011-Dec 2011
• Medical officer, Pusat Darah Negara – Dec 2011-Dec 2012
• Medical officer, Hospital Tanjong Karang – Dec 2012- May 2014
• Medical officer, Hospital Sungai Buloh – June 2014- May 2015
• Medical officer (master student), Primary Care Centre, UiTM -June 2015- Nov 2016
• Medical officer (master student), Hospital Selayang, Hospital Sungai Buloh, HOSPIS Malaysia-Nov 2016- Nov 2017
• Medical officer (master student) Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Selangor-Dec 2017- 6 Jan 2019
• Specialist (gazettment), Klinik Kesihatan Kota Sentosa, Kuching Sarawak -7 Jan 2019-20 Aug 2019
• Family Medicine Specialist, Klinik Kesihatan Kapit, Sarawak -20 Aug 2019- 1 September 2020
• Family Medicine Specialist, Klinik Kesihatan Tanjong Karang, Selangor -1 September 2020-current
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
Research Activities (unpublished)
| No | Title | Year |
| 1 | Determinants Of Microalbuminuria Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Kuala Selangor District (NMRR-20-2087-56369) | 2020 |
| 2 |
Restrospective audit on cloxacillin prescription in primary healthcare facilities in Kapit (NMRR-20-967-54866) -poster presentation Asia Pacific Primary care Research Conference 2021 (Singapore) |
2020 |
| 3 | DSA-Multidisciplinary team (MDT) structured intervention to reduce HbA1c level of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients by at least 1% in Kuala Selangor primary healthcare clinics (poster presentation in 26th Malaysian Dietician Association Virtual Conference 2021) | 2021 |
| 4 |
Restrospective audit on cloxacillin prescription in primary healthcare facilities in Kuala Selangor (NMRR -20-2673-57499) |
2021 |
| 5 |
Initial experience of Home Asessment Tool (HAT) among Covid-19 patients in Selangor (NMRR-21-773-58494) |
2021 |
| 6 |
Intervention to reduce proportion of children with lack of nutrition in primary healthcare facilities in Kuala Selangor (ongoing) |
2021 |
| 7 |
Case report: Presentation of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in a patient post covid vaccination (ongoing) |
2021 |
Research Activities (Published)
| No | Title | Year |
| 1 |
Mild presentation of superior vena cava syndrome in a patient with non-small cell lung cancer: A case report (Mal J Health Sci 16 (4): 394-396, Dec 2020) |
2020 |
Scientific Presentations
| No | Title | Year | Achievement |
| 1 | Clinical Audit On Antibiotic Prescription In Primary Care Specialist Clinics | 2016 |
Family Medicine Scientific Conference – Poster Presentation |
| 2 | Trends And Pattern Of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening In Kuala Selangor District | 2018 |
National Diabetic Retinopathy Symposium- Poster Presentation |
| 3 |
Determinants Of Intention To Quit Smoking Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiogram In A Tertiary Health Care Centre |
2019 |
Family Medicine Scientific COnference– Poster Presentation |
| 4 | DSA-Multidisciplinary team (MDT) structured intervention to reduce HbA1c level of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients by at least 1% in Kuala Selangor primary healthcare clinics | 2021 | 26th Malaysian Dietician Association Virtual Conference 2021- poster presentation (accepted) |
| 5 |
Restrospective audit on cloxacillin prescription in primary healthcare facilities in Kapit |
2021 | Asia Pacific Primary care Research Conference 2021 (Singapore)- poster presentation (accepted) |
| 6 | Restrospective audit on cloxacillin prescription in primary healthcare facilities in Kuala Selangor | 2021 |
Family Medicine Scientific Conference- poster presentation (ongoing) |
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Membership of Professional Organizations and Professional Activities:
- Family Medicine Specialist Association (Member)
- Malaysian Medical Association (Member)
- Persatuan Diabetis Malaysia (Member)
Clinical Service Involvement:
- Committee in developing malaria prevention protocol in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Head of Family Medicine Specialist in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Monitoring antibiotic usage in all health care clinics in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Developing an antibiotic protocol for periphery clinic (remote) in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Monitoring of clinical governance in all health care clinics in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Head of Committee for Family Medicine Scientific Conference (FMSC) 2019 Kuching, Sarawak (public forum)
- Head of prehospital care (PHC) PKD Kuala Selangor (2020-current)
- Co- involvement as person in charge for Primer division PKD Kuala Selangor 2020-current)
- Head of quality team for DSA, QA, KIK and audit PKD Kuala Selangor (2020-currrent)
- Involved in MAEPS rotation as FMS incharge for Category 2-3 Covid-19 patients (1/2/20217/2/2021)
- Committee team for Research team for FMS Selangor (2020-current)
Decision Maker
- Head of Family Medicine Specialist in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Monitoring of clinical governance in all health care clinics in Kapit Division (2019-2020)
- Head of prehospital care (PHC) PKD Kuala Selangor (2020-current)
- Co- involvement as person in charge for Primer division PKD Kuala Selangor 2020-current)
- Involved in MAEPS rotation as FMS incharge for Category 2-3 Covid-19 patients (1/2/20217/2/2021)
Community Leader and Team leader
- Head of Committee for Family Medicine Scientific Conference (FMSC) 2019 Kuching, Sarawak (public forum)
- Chairperson Malaysian Diabetes Association (PDM) Kapit Branch
- Chairperson for Islamic welfare association Sarawak (PERKIP) Kapit branch
- Membership of legal practitioner for Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (LPPKN) 2020-2023
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR PUNITHA ARINIMA
MD (UKM), M.MED FAMILY MEDICINE (UKM)
a.punitha_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Medical Degree (Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia) 2008
• Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) (USM) 2018
• SCOPE Certification (World Obesity Federation) 2021
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
• Head of Semenyih Health Clinic (Current)
Research and Publication
| No | Title | Year |
| 1 | Persistent shoulder pain in young male: osteosarcoma, Korean Journal of Family Medicine | 2018 |
| 2 | Association between knowledge of cardiovascular disease and healthy lifestyle among hypertensive patients attending the outpatient clinic of Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital | 2017 |
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
Membership of Professional Organizations and Professional Activities:
- Malaysian Family Medicine Specialist’s Association. Member, 2018-current Family Medicine Association , USM .Member 2014-current
- National Specialist Registry : NSR 137714 World Obesity Federation. Member 2021- current.
| Date | Talks/Contributions | Media |
| March 2020 – October 2021 | Actively involved in setting up One Stop COVID-19 centre for PKB Miri. | |
| 10th November 2021 | Talk: Akses Kepada Penjagaan Diabetes. Jika bukan sekarang, bila lagi? – Sambutan Hari Diabetes Sedunia 2021 | Facebook Live Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia |
| 29th October 2021 |
Talk: Implikasi Kesihatan Mental: Mangsa Keganasan Rumah Tangga |
Facebook Live Skuad Waja |
| 18th October 2021 |
Celebrity Icon for Skuad Waja’s Psychosocial Support Programme |
Siri Jelajah Skuad Waja |
| 20th October 2021 | Talk: Kesihatan Mental: Keganasan Terhadap Wanita | Asyik FM |
| 17th October 2021 | Talk: You are not alone, You can do it | Es-Sane-Tial Sister’s IG Live Talk |
| 11th October 2021 | Talk: Understanding Heart Disease | Traxx FM |
| 2nd August 2021 | Talk: Webinar Sambutan Minggu Penyusuan Ibu Sedunia 2021 | FB Pusat Maklumat Pemakanan Miri |
| 11th February 2021 | Talk: Seriousness of mental & Physical Well Being | Vizhithugal, ASTRO |
| 23rd – 27th November 2021 | Medical and dental camp to Long Banga vaccinate the Penan Tribe | Rural Expedition Assisting Community Health (REACH) |
| 27th January 2022 | Sessi Bual Bicara Minnal FM: PICKids | Minnal FM |
| 28th January 2022 | Webinar Cinta Dalam Derita, Di Mana Sinarnya? | UPM |
| 4th February 2022 | Hari Kanser Sedunia 2022 | Minnal FM |
| 5th February 2022 | Program Vasantham Live: PICKids | RTM2 |
| 20th April 2022 – Now | Trainer at MInTFM | MInTFM |
| 17th March 2023 | Health Education: Down Syndrome in Conjunction with World’s Down Syndrome Day | Bernama News |
| 27th March 2023 | Down Syndrome | Berita Harian |
| January 2023 – Now | In-charge of Maternal and Child Health portfolio for the district of Hulu Langat |
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR LEONG YIN HUI
Master of Family Medicine (UM), Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (UM)
yhleong_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University Malaya, 2010
- Master of Family Medicine, University Malaya, 2018
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Postgraduate Training – University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur – Outpatient Department; 1 Nov 2015 – 31 May 2017
- Postgraduate Training – Klinik Kesihatan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur – Health Clinic; 1 June 2017 – 31 May 2018
- Klinik Kesihatan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur – Health Clinic; 1 June 2018 – 30 June 2018
- Klinik Kesihatan Setapak, Kuala Lumpur – Health Clinic; 11 Feb 2019 – Present
PROFESSIONAL
- Assistant Scheme Director in Central Region; Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) – Present
EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT
- PURCSI Guest Lecturer – Undergraduate Student Clinical Attachment (2019-2022)
- Central region trainer for Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) since 2022
- MInTFM VCCT (virtual clinical competency test) Examiner September 2022 & May 2023
- MInTFM CCT (clinical competency test) examiner October 2023
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring doctors’ views and experiences of language barrier in primary care consultation (Qualitative study) | Principal investigator | 2017/2018 |
| Effect of multiple micronutrient supplementation on maternal and child health during First 1000 Days (F1TD) of life among selected urban B40 population group: a pilot prospective cohort study | Co-investigator | 2022 till now |
| The International Study of Cardiovascular Health Metrics (INTERMET 2) – Feasibility of Practice-Based Cardiovascular Health Monitoring for Children and Adolescents in Low-Middle-Income Countries (Qualitative study) |
Co-investigator | 2023 |
| ‘A Pilot Study on the Feasibility of Cardiovascular Health Assessment in Children: The International study of Cardiovascular Health Metris (INTERMET) | Co-investigator | 2024 |
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
- Oral presentation in 21st Family Medicine Scientific Conference 2019 “Exploring doctors’ views and experiences of language barrier in primary care consultation”
CURRENT PORTFOLIO
- FMS in charge of Maternal and Child Health Setapak Heath Clinic
- FMS in charge of tuberculosis and leprosy JKWPKL and PKD Titiwangsa
- FMS in charge of virtual clinic PKD Titiwangsa
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Member of Family Medicine Specialist Association (FMSA) since 2018
- Member of Malaysia Hypertension Society (MSH) 2017
AWARDS
- Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang 2022 (Outstanding Service Award)
- Anugerah Kesihatan Awam: Anugerah Pakar Perubatan Keluarag Terbaik 2022 (Outstanding Family Medicine Specialist Award by Public Health)
Assistant Scheme Director
Central Region
Central Region
DR HANISAH BINTI SHAFIE
Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) (UM), MC BCh BaO (UCD)
s.hanisah_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- MB BCh BaO, UCD (University College Dublin), NUI (National University of Ireland) Graduate – 2007
- Master in Medicine (Family Medicine), Universiti Malaya, Malaysia Graduate – 2017
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Family Medicine Specialist, Seri Kembangan Health Clinic at Klang Valley (Selangor); Jan 2018 – Apr 2024
- Family Medicine Specialist, Seksyen 19 Health Clinic at Klang Valley (Selangor); Apr 2014 to present
PROFESSIONAL
- Assistant Scheme Director in Central Region; Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) – Present
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Organising committee for Community Project: Immunisation for Children (Shah Alam car-free-weekend 2019)
- Head of IT Team for Primary Care Seminar: Communicable Diseases
- Editorial Board of Bulletin FMS Selangor (Annual Publication since 2019 till present)
- Organising committee for Community Project: Cancer Screening Awareness (Serdang, Feb 2020)
- Core Team Member for establishment of Covid Assessment Centre Stadium Malawati (largest Covid Assessment Centre in Malaysia. 2020 – 2021)
- Speaker for various courses and workshops (NCD, CDC, Maternal and ChildHealth) (Petaling District, 2018 till present)
- Attachment to Addiction Clinic (Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 1 – 5 Aug 2022)
- Attachment to Wound Centre (Hospital Kuala Lumpur, 15 – 26 May 2023)
- Head of IT and Promotion Team for Primary Care Seminar: Communicable Diseases 2023
- Panel for under 5 years old Mortality Meetings (2018 till present)
- Lead for HIV/Hepatitis C/PMTCT for Family Medicine Specialist Selangor (2021 till present)
- Head of Clinic for Seri Kembangan Health Clinic (Jan 2023 – Apr 2024)
- Trainer for CGP in Management of Chronic Hepatitis B in Adults
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
- Knowledge of hypertension and medication adherence among hypertensive patients in Petaling Health Clinics: A cross-sectional study
- Muhamad, Nor & Rafan, Siti & Mohd Dali, Nor Soleha & Abdullah, Norni & Chemi, Norliza & Shafie, Hanisah & Ayadurai, Vikneswari & Hasim, Ruziaton & Muzaid, Nor & Bakhtiar, Faizal & Noordin, Salmah. (2020). Determining the Effects of Psychosocial and Spiritual Support Among Patients with Substance Abuse: A Scoping Global journal of health science. 12. 48-63. 10.5539/gjhs.v12n7p48.
- Rao, Vengketeswara & Muhamad, Nor & Salmah, Noordin & Hasim, Ruziaton & Rafan, Siti & Shafie, Hanisah & Muzaid, Anizah & Ayadurai, Vickneswari & Abdullah, Norni & Chemi, Norliza & Mohamed, Hazlin & Hassan, Noor & Ghani, Rimah & Ibrahim, Khalid. (2020). Describing the Programme on Methadone Maintenance Therapy in Selangor, Malaysia. Global Journal of Health Science. 12. 151. 10.5539/gjhs.v12n9p151.
- Strengthening the management of children with disabilities in primary care in Malaysia: primary care provider’s perspectives
- Prospective observational study on fasting practices and outcomes of T2DM patients in primary care in Petaling district during Ramadan
- Pre-Ramadhan metabolic control among Muslim adults with T2DM attending primary health clinics in Petaling district, Malaysia
- Pre-pregnancy care practice among diabetic patients attending Health Clinics in PKD Petaling: A Clinical Audit
- Hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia outcomes among fasting T2DM patients in primary care clinics in Petaling District during Ramadan
- Ramadan fasting impact on blood pressure among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care clinics, Petaling district, malaysia (Poster presentation at MSH 2024)
- Ramadan fasting and impact on metabolic control among fasting Muslim T2DM in primary care clinics in Petaling district during Ramadan
Southern Region
Scheme DirectorSouthern Region
DR RATNA WATI BINTI RAHMAN
MD (UKM), M.MED FAMILY MEDICINE (UKM)
ratna.wati_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Russian State Medical University (MD)
- University Sains Malaysia (MMed Fam Med)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Medical Officer at Tapah Hospital, Perak
- Medical Officer at Emergency Department of Miri Hospital, Sarawak
- Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Officer at MCH Unit, Kampar Health Clinic, Perak
- Medical Officer (master student) at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Perak
- Medical Officer (master student) at Klinik Rawatan Keluarga, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan
- Medical Officer (master student) at Kota Bharu Health Clinic, Kelantan
- Family Medicine Specialist at Greentown Health Clinic, Perak
- Family Medicine Specialist at Parit Health Clinic, Perak
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Case Report publication in Journal of Malaysian Family Physician (Volume 13, no 3) Topic : Gonococcal Conjunctivitis : A Case Report (as First Author & Corresponding Author)
- Poster presentation in Asia Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research Conference on 27/9/2019 Topic: A Review of Methadone Maintenance Therapy in Parit Primary Health Clinic,Perak, Malaysia. (as First Author & Presenter)
- Research Article publication in Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (Volume 20)27/10/2019 Topic: The Effectiveness of Smoking Prevention Module Towards Knowledge and Smoking Refusal Skills among Adolescents in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia (as First Author)
- Reviewer for the Malaysian Family Physician 2020: “Fever in the Returned Traveller”
- Case Report publication – A Case of Gilbert Syndrome in Pregnancy: co-author (Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science) Teoh SH, Ng YL, Norlina A, Rahmah K. A case of Gilbert’s syndrome diagnosis during pregnancy. Bangladesh J Med Sci. 2020; 19(2):333-5
- Questionnaire Expert Review: Pembinaan dan Pengesahsahihan Instrumen Soal Selidik (USM Penang)
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
- Co-investigator : Efficacy and safety of 8- versus 12-week sofosbuvir-ravidasvir treatment for non-cirrhotic chronic hepatitis c patients: an open-label, randomized, multicentre study in Malaysia (NMRR-20-328-52925)
Assistant Scheme Director
Southern Region
Southern Region
DR NORLIZAH PAIDI
MD (UPM), FAM.MED (UKM)
norlizah_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- MD (Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
- MFM (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Medical and Health Clinic Officer at Bandar Mas Health Clinic, Kota Tinggi Johor
- Medical Officer at Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar Johor
- Medical Officet at Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru Johor
- Family Medicine Specialist at Segamat Health Clinic, Segamat Johor
- Family Medicine Specialist at Kempas Health Clinic, Johor Bahru, Johor
- Family Medicine Specialist at Bandar Mas Health Clinic, Kota Tinggi Johor
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION
- Reasons for Loss to Follow up Among Type 2 DM in Primary Care , 2018 as principal researcher
- Reasons of Absent Cervical Cell on Pap Smear in Kota Tinggi District, 2019 as co researcher
- Clinical Characterictic and Psycho-social Experience Among infected covid-19 Healthcare Workers in primary care: Qualitative Study, 2021 as principal researcher
- Wound Care in Primary Care , Oral presentation in National Wound Care Conference, Putrajaya 2017
- Managing Chronic Wound Care in Primary Care, oral presentation, Wound Conference Sarawak, 2018
- R rashid, Saharuddin Ahmad, Aida Jaffar, F Ali, Norlizah Paidi Determinant of patient At Risk of Developing Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Primary Care Clinic,Rumes Jornal 2014
- Garis Panduan Perkhidmatan Penjagaan Luka di Fasiliti Kesihatan Primer, 2019 (as Development Group Member)
CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIESMentoring and training / supervision
- 2016 Clinical mentor for physiotherapist (Master Program)
- Mentoring 2 Medical officer (for Master in Family Medicine application)
- Clinical supervisor for clinical psychology officer (2021)
Award
- Outstanding Service Award 2013 (APC)
East Malaysia Region
Assistant Scheme Director
Sarawak Region
Sarawak Region
DR SALLY SURIANI
MBBS (UM), Masters in Medicine (Family Medicine) (UKM)
COMMUNITY GERIATRICS (ADELAIDE)
a.sally_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONPrimary Medical Qualification Specialist Qualification (Principle/ Highest) Subspecialty Training
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION Professional Affiliation Presentation and Conference CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIESTeaching Experience
Awards Received:
- Excellent Service Award, 2007 (National Award)
- Excellent Service Award, 2014 (National Award)
- Excellent Service Award 2022 (National Award)
- Ministry of Health Malaysia Subspecialists Training Scholarship Award, 2016- 2017
- Sarawak Foundation Scholarship Award, 2017-2019
- Best Motivational Video award, World Family Doctor Day 2020
- Best Photography for Malaysia Congress of Geriatric Medicine, 2020
- 1st runner up Video Photography for Malaysia Congress of Geriatric Medicine, 2020
Assistant Scheme Director
Sabah Region
Sabah Region
DR LEE WAI KHEW
MSc. Science (Child Health) with Distinction (UK), Master of Family Medicine (UM)
wklee_pt@rumc.edu.my
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) (UM) – 1991
- Master of Family Medicine (UM) – 1998
- MSc. Science (Child Health) with Distinction (University of Warwick, UK) – 2010
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- Family Medicine Specialist Grade U2 at Luyang Health Clinic, Sabah; 16 Mar 2001 – 1 Feb 2009
- Consultant Family Medicine Specialist Grade UD54 at Luyang Health Clinic, Sabah; 2 Feb 2009 – 31 Dec 2014
- Consultant Family Medicine Specialist Special Grade ‘C’ at Luyang Health Clinic, Sabah; 1 Jan 2015 – 13 Feb 2024
PROFESSIONAL
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Primary Care Medicine at Universiti Malaya (Kuala Lumpur) – Present
- Associate Editor at Malaysian Family Physician Journal – Present
- Assistant Scheme Director in Sabah Region with Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) – Present
RESEARCH
- Reasons for Not Intensifying Antihypertensive Treatment (RIAT); (ISR) Site Investigator, 2005, Sanofi Aventis (International)
- International Diabetes Management Practices Study (IDMPS), (ISR) Site Investigator, 2008, Sanofi Aventis (International)
- Medical Errors in MOH Primary Care Clinics – A Community Trial. A Project under the Letter of Intent for Improving Patient Safety [PC 4; PS 8/2010 (Σ28)], Co-Investigator, 2008-2010, Institute For Health Systems Research, (National)
- Tuberculosis in Malaysia, Predictors & treatment Outcomes, Co-Investigator. NMRR-13-1273- 17586, 2013-2015 (National)
- Cardiovascular Risk Management among Primary Care Patients in Malaysia, Principal Investigator. NMRR-13-962-17898, 2013-2015. (National)
- Infant Feeding Practice and Gut Comfort: A Multi-country, cross sectional Observational Study 2019. Site Investigator.NMRR-18-2216-42068 (ISR)(International)
- “DAR Global Survey on Diabetes in Ramadan during COVID-19 Era 2020. Site Investigator NMRR-20-1352-55631. (International)
- Project Ironman: A cross-sectional Study of prevalence of Malaysian Children at risk of Anaemia Aged ≥ 6 to ≤ 36 months at risk of anaemia. Site Investigator. 2022 NMRR ID-21-02114-PV7 (ISR)(National)
- AMASSMENT: Algorithm modelled & applied in Sabah for Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RESPIRE – A project funded by NIHR UK) (NMRR ID: 23-03298-MNU); Principal Investigator 2021-2026 (National)
PUBLICATIONS
Academic Journals
- Wong PF, Lee WK, Paranthaman Achieving sustainable development goals with primary care physicians. Malays Fam Physician. 2024; 19:1. Published 2024 Jan 1. doi:10.51866/ed0008
- Lavalle, Luca, et “Infant feeding practice and gastrointestinal tolerance: a real-world, multi-country, cross-sectional observational study.” BMC pediatrics 22.1 (2022): 1-11.
- Liew SM, Lee WK, Khoo EM, et al. “Can doctors and patients correctly estimate cardiovascular risk? A cross-sectional study in primary care” BMJ Open 2018;8: e017711. doi: 1136/bmjopen-2017-017711
- M. Liew, E. M. Khoo, B. K. Ho, Y. K. Lee, O. Mimi, M. Y. Fazlina, R. Asmah, W. K. Lee, M. Y. Harmy, K. Chinna, F. D. Jiloris (2015). Tuberculosis in Malaysia: predictors of treatment outcomes in a national registry. The International Journal of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 19(7): 764-771.
- Ee Ming Khoo, Ai Theng Cheong, SuMay Liew, Wai Khew Lee, Azah Abdul Samad, Ainul Nadziha Mohd Hanafiah & Sondi Sararaks (2015). The Changing Faces of Primary Care: A Cross-sectional Study in Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana Vol 44 (50), 741-746.
- Rashid Ali, R. S., Parameswaran, U., William, T., Bird, E., Wilkes, C. S., Lee, W. K., Yeo, T.S., Anstey, N. M., & Ralph, A.P. (2015). A prospective study of tuberculosis drug susceptibility in Sabah, Malaysia, and an algorithm for management of isoniazid resistance. Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 19 (5), 620-621.
- William, , Parameswaran, U., Lee, W. K., Yeo, T. W., Anstey, N. M., & Ralph, A. P. (2015). Pulmonary tuberculosis in outpatients in Sabah, Malaysia: advanced disease but low incidence of HIV co-infection. BMC infectious diseases, 15(1), 32.
- Khoo, E. M., Sararaks, S., Lee, W. K., Liew, S. M., Cheong, A. T., Samad, A. et al (2015). Reducing Medical Errors in Primary Care Using a Pragmatic Complex Asia- Pacific Journal of Public Health, 1010539514564007.
- Khoo, M., Lee W.K., Sararaks S., Azah A.S., Liew S.M., Cheong A.T., et.al. 2012. Medical Errors in Primary Care Clinics – A Cross-sectional Study. BMC Family Practice 13:127
- Khoo, M., Lee, W.K., Low, W.Y. 2002. Quality of cervical smears in health centers. Asia Pac J Public Health Special Issue: 86-87 (abstract)
- Khoo, M., Low, W.Y., Lee, W.K. 2001. Cervical Smears Screening Pattern In Sabah Health Centres. Medical Journal of Malaysia; 56(B): 30 (abstract)
TECHNICAL REPORT
- Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Preterm Birth, 2023
- Guidelines for Neonatal Hearing Screening, MOH, 2022
- Sabah’s Handbook on TB Management in Adults, 1st Edition 2022
- Sabah Obstetrics Shared Care Guidelines 4th Edition 2020
PRESENTATIONS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
- Patient-centred Care in Chronic Disease: 24th Family Medicine Specialist Scientific Conference. Sabah.2022 (National)
- AMASSMENT – Algorithm Modelled and Applied in Sabah for Smear Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis – Protocol paper. 12th International Primary Care Respiratory Group World Conference, Athens. 2024 (International)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / MEMBERSHIP
- Malaysian Medical Association, Life Member, (National)
- Family Medicine Specialist Association, Life Member, (National)
- Academy Of Family Physician Malaysia, Member, (National)
- Malaysian Primary Care Research Group, Member (National)
- Malaysian Society of Hypertension, Life Member (National)
3 Essential Components Of MInTFM
FAQ for MInTFM Programme
When MInTFM Intake Open?
MInTFM Annual Application will open 1st August each year.
Is there only one Intake per year?
Yes.
How long is the duration of the programme?
4 Years of training:
2 years in Hospital and 2 years in Health Clinic
Is the programme full-time or part-time?
The programme is full-time training.
Is the programme recognised by the National Specialist Register (NSR)?
Yes, it is recognized by the NSR.
MICGP has been included in the list of qualifications recognised in the NSR with the recent amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (passed in Parliament on 29 July 2024).
MICGP has been listed in the new fourth Schedule of the Medical Act (Amendments) 2024 as one of the registrable specialist qualifications under the specialty of Family Medicine.
MICGP Qualification is recognised in which other countries?
The MICGP Qualification combined with the Irish College of General Practitioners CSCST or the MInTFM CSCST is recognised for registration purposes as a specialist in Ireland.
CSCST – Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training.
The purpose of the MInTFM Programme is to train Family Medicine Specialists for Malaysia.
As with all qualifications in medicine, individual medical registration authorities across the world will manage recognition of the MICGP on an independent basis. Candidates should check recognition of the MICGP directly with the relevant medical registration authority and ask whether additional certification, such as the CSCST, and/or a defined period of postgraduate experience, is required for registration as a specialist in that country.
Entry Requirement?
- Malaysian citizenship or permanent residency
- Doctors employed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), either on contract or permanent basis
- Be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
- Three years of complete SKT (Sasaran Kerja Tahunan) and LNPT (Laporan Nilai Prestasi Tahunan) at the time of application to Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) – to follow BPL Guidelines.
- Completion of two years of House Officer training and one year as Medical Officer.
- Compliance with Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) / Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) requirements under TAWARAN D.
Completion of two separate applications for MInTFM and e-HLP:
- MInTFM Application –The application can be completed online through the MInTFM website. https://www.rumc.edu.my/mintfm/
- e-HLP Application – Complete this application at Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL), Ministry of Health (MOH) under TAWARAN D in the MOH Website, HLP official portal http://ehlp.moh.gov.my/
Loans or scholarships available?
All candidates will receive Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) sponsorship.
- Permanent Doctors – Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) and Contract
- Doctors – Biasiswa Persekutuan.
NO self-payment or any other scholarship available for MInTFM other than Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL).
When will the e-HLP Application open?
Generally, it opens in September/October but may change annually depending on the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).
You need to check the MOH Website periodically- HLP official portal http://ehlp.moh.gov.my/.
What are the documents required for e-HLP application?
You need to check the MOH Website and comply with the criteria and documents required under Tawaran D.
Document submission to whom?
Documents for e-hlp must be submitted to BPL. Any enquiries related to the e-hlp should be directed to BPL.
Documents for MInTFM must be submitted to MInTFM through the website. Any enquiries kindly email/contact MInTFM.
Deposit Payment for MInTFM?
RM4,000 – Refundable only after HLP funding has come through MInTFM. *Fees include ICGP Assessment Exams for the First Setting*
Are there any extra/hidden costs?
- Travelling to your training place and Day Release Classes throughout the 4-year training period.
- Repeat examinations if you fail the first time.
- Extension fee due to poor performance progress.
- Advanced Life Support course in final year if you do not have an up-to-date certificate.
- Cost pertaining to graduation.
Will I be paid salary during the programme?
Yes, your salary will continue throughout the training.
How long will the gazettement be?
Gazettement will be 6 months following completion of the programme.
Can I get transfer credit from other programmes or have previous experience recognised?
No, we do not recognize these arrangements.
Do I need additional English requirements?
You need only one evidence of English ability, EITHER in a medical degree that has been taught in English or IELTS or OET or equivalent.
You do not need both a medical degree taught in English and IELTS/OET.
There is a list of pre-approved medical colleges available in the MInTFM Application.
Do I need to have MEDEX?
No, but you are required to sit for MInTFM’s Clinical Entrance Test (CET).
What is the Clinical Entrance Test (CET)?
The Clinical Entrance test (CET) is set at the houseman level. It’s a Single Best Answer (SBA) format test.
It will be an online test, conducted on a secure platform with robust security.
The final results given are only pass/fail.
Where will interviews be held?
Interviews will be held virtually.
Only those who pass the Clinical Entrance test (CET) will be offered an interview.
Does MInTFM require me to provide Referees?
You are required to provide details of 2 referees.
There is a standard form which will be circulated to candidates after the official CET results are released.
How Scheme options are decided in training?
You will be choosing your scheme options in MInTFM Application – most preferred to least preferred scheme.
There’s a maximum cap for each scheme. If your first-choice option is oversubscribed, you will be placed in your second or the following options. Your scheme placement is decided based on your interview merit mark.
Below are the states allocated for each scheme option:
- Central Scheme – Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan
- Northern Scheme – Penang, Kedah, Perak, Perlis
- Southern Scheme – Johor, Melaka
- Borneo Scheme – Sarawak, Sabah
- East Coast Scheme – Pahang/Kelantan/Terengganu
How Hospital Placement is decided in training?
Training hospitals under MInTFM varies annually depending on the MOH allocation.
You will be choosing your hospital options in a Google Form which will be sent to candidates later. Please rank from most preferred to least preferred. There’s a maximum cap for each hospital.
If your first-choice option is oversubscribed, you will be placed in your second or the following options. Your hospital placement is also decided based on your interview merit mark.
What hospital rotations will I have to do?
20 weeks of Paediatrics, 20 weeks Obstetrics and Gynaecology and 20 weeks of General Medicine.
12 weeks of Psychiatry.
4-week short rotations in each department – Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine and General Surgery
Health Clinic (KK) Training in Year 3 and Year 4?
This will be communicated at the end of Year 2 based on MInTFM Trainer availability. Year 3 and Year 4 training must be completed in different KK for each year.
What are the examinations in MInTFM Training?
The MICGP examinations are modular in 2 parts.
The first part can be taken from 2nd year onwards which is the Core Knowledge Test Module (CKT).
The second part can be taken from Year 3 which is the Clinical Competency Test (CCT). The CCT can only be attempted after obtaining a minimum 6 months of training as an FMS trainee in Year 3 Health Clinic (KK).
Who will examine us?
Examiners will be from Malaysia with support from Irish examiners. All questions are contextualised for Malaysia.
When MInTFM Intake Open?
MInTFM Annual Application will open 1st August each year.
Is there only one Intake per year?
Yes.
How long is the duration of the programme?
4 Years of training:
2 years in Hospital and 2 years in Health Clinic
Is the programme full-time or part-time?
The programme is full-time training.
Is the programme recognised by the National Specialist Register (NSR)?
Yes, it is recognized by the NSR.
MICGP has been included in the list of qualifications recognised in the NSR with the recent amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (passed in Parliament on 29 July 2024).
MICGP has been listed in the new fourth Schedule of the Medical Act (Amendments) 2024 as one of the registrable specialist qualifications under the specialty of Family Medicine.
MICGP Qualification is recognised in which other countries?
The MICGP Qualification combined with the Irish College of General Practitioners CSCST or the MInTFM CSCST is recognised for registration purposes as a specialist in Ireland.
CSCST – Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training.
The purpose of the MInTFM Programme is to train Family Medicine Specialists for Malaysia.
As with all qualifications in medicine, individual medical registration authorities across the world will manage recognition of the MICGP on an independent basis. Candidates should check recognition of the MICGP directly with the relevant medical registration authority and ask whether additional certification, such as the CSCST, and/or a defined period of postgraduate experience, is required for registration as a specialist in that country.
Entry Requirement?
- Malaysian citizenship or permanent residency
- Doctors employed under the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), either on contract or permanent basis
- Be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).
- Three years of complete SKT (Sasaran Kerja Tahunan) and LNPT (Laporan Nilai Prestasi Tahunan) at the time of application to Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) – to follow BPL Guidelines.
- Completion of two years of House Officer training and one year as Medical Officer.
- Compliance with Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) / Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) requirements under TAWARAN D.
Completion of two separate applications for MInTFM and e-HLP:
- MInTFM Application –The application can be completed online through the MInTFM website. https://www.rumc.edu.my/mintfm/
- e-HLP Application – Complete this application at Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL), Ministry of Health (MOH) under TAWARAN D in the MOH Website, HLP official portal http://ehlp.moh.gov.my/
Loans or scholarships available?
All candidates will receive Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL) sponsorship.
- Permanent Doctors – Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) and Contract
- Doctors – Biasiswa Persekutuan.
NO self-payment or any other scholarship available for MInTFM other than Bahagian Pengurusan Latihan (BPL).
When will the e-HLP Application open?
Generally, it opens in September/October but may change annually depending on the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).
You need to check the MOH Website periodically- HLP official portal http://ehlp.moh.gov.my/.
What are the documents required for e-HLP application?
You need to check the MOH Website and comply with the criteria and documents required under Tawaran D.
Document submission to whom?
Documents for e-hlp must be submitted to BPL. Any enquiries related to the e-hlp should be directed to BPL.
Documents for MInTFM must be submitted to MInTFM through the website. Any enquiries kindly email/contact MInTFM.
Deposit Payment for MInTFM?
RM4,000 – Refundable only after HLP funding has come through MInTFM. *Fees include ICGP Assessment Exams for the First Setting*
Are there any extra/hidden costs?
- Travelling to your training place and Day Release Classes throughout the 4-year training period.
- Repeat examinations if you fail the first time.
- Extension fee due to poor performance progress.
- Advanced Life Support course in final year if you do not have an up-to-date certificate.
- Cost pertaining to graduation.
Will I be paid salary during the programme?
Yes, your salary will continue throughout the training.
How long will the gazettement be?
Gazettement will be 6 months following completion of the programme.
Can I get transfer credit from other programmes or have previous experience recognised?
No, we do not recognize these arrangements.
Do I need additional English requirements?
You need only one evidence of English ability, EITHER in a medical degree that has been taught in English or IELTS or OET or equivalent.
You do not need both a medical degree taught in English and IELTS/OET.
There is a list of pre-approved medical colleges available in the MInTFM Application.
Do I need to have MEDEX?
No, but you are required to sit for MInTFM’s Clinical Entrance Test (CET).
What is the Clinical Entrance Test (CET)?
The Clinical Entrance test (CET) is set at the houseman level. It’s a Single Best Answer (SBA) format test.
It will be an online test, conducted on a secure platform with robust security.
The final results given are only pass/fail.
Where will interviews be held?
Interviews will be held virtually.
Only those who pass the Clinical Entrance test (CET) will be offered an interview.
Does MInTFM require me to provide Referees?
You are required to provide details of 2 referees.
There is a standard form which will be circulated to candidates after the official CET results are released.
How Scheme options are decided in training?
You will be choosing your scheme options in MInTFM Application – most preferred to least preferred scheme.
There’s a maximum cap for each scheme. If your first-choice option is oversubscribed, you will be placed in your second or the following options. Your scheme placement is decided based on your interview merit mark.
Below are the states allocated for each scheme option:
- Central Scheme – Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan
- Northern Scheme – Penang, Kedah, Perak, Perlis
- Southern Scheme – Johor, Melaka
- Borneo Scheme – Sarawak, Sabah
- East Coast Scheme – Pahang/Kelantan/Terengganu
How Hospital Placement is decided in training?
Training hospitals under MInTFM varies annually depending on the MOH allocation.
You will be choosing your hospital options in a Google Form which will be sent to candidates later. Please rank from most preferred to least preferred. There’s a maximum cap for each hospital.
If your first-choice option is oversubscribed, you will be placed in your second or the following options. Your hospital placement is also decided based on your interview merit mark.
What hospital rotations will I have to do?
20 weeks of Paediatrics, 20 weeks Obstetrics and Gynaecology and 20 weeks of General Medicine.
12 weeks of Psychiatry.
4-week short rotations in each department – Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine and General Surgery
Health Clinic (KK) Training in Year 3 and Year 4?
This will be communicated at the end of Year 2 based on MInTFM Trainer availability. Year 3 and Year 4 training must be completed in different KK for each year.
What are the examinations in MInTFM Training?
The MICGP examinations are modular in 2 parts.
The first part can be taken from 2nd year onwards which is the Core Knowledge Test Module (CKT).
The second part can be taken from Year 3 which is the Clinical Competency Test (CCT). The CCT can only be attempted after obtaining a minimum 6 months of training as an FMS trainee in Year 3 Health Clinic (KK).
Who will examine us?
Examiners will be from Malaysia with support from Irish examiners. All questions are contextualised for Malaysia.
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