Path to a bright medical career
MAHSA UNIVERSITY’S medical faculty offers its students an ideal modern and traditional subject-based, system-synchronised curriculum that is both pragmatic and innovative in approach.
Its faculty members are handpicked from a local and international pool of experienced teachers.
While it is lecture-driven, innovative methods such as problembased learning, e-learning, early clinical exposure and small group sessions are integrated to boost students’ enthusiasm.
MAHSA’s five-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme is divided into two phases: Phase 1 comprises years one and two, while Phase 2 comprises years three to five.
Phase 1: Preclinical programme
Phase 1 is a preclinical programme largely conducted at the MAHSA University campus with some exposure to clinical medicine at Hospital Tanjung Karang.
Basic medical sciences are taught in organ-system blocks, with exposure to community medicine as well.
Non-block modules such as personal and professional development (PPD) and early clinical exposure also taught over these two years to emphasise the relationship between basic medical sciences and clinical practice.
There are two major examinations during Phase 1. The first is at the end of year one and the second is at the end of year two.
Phase 2: Clinical programme
Upon completion of Phase 1, students will proceed to Phase 2 of the programme, which is the clinical phase. It covers years three to five and is conducted at hospitals and health clinics designated as teaching centres for the faculty.
Students will undergo rotational postings of two to eight weeks in the disciplines outlined in the programme structure. They are also required to pass the Final Professional Examination at the end of year five to graduate.
The clinical programme is almost entirely hospital- and clinic-based at hospitals such as Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Tanjung Karang.
Students are also exposed to clinical training at Klinik Kesihatan AU2, Rawang Perdana, Taman Ehsan and Taman Medan.
This ensures an eclectic mix of clinical training in major referral centres, community hospitals and primary care clinics. The completion of this five-year programme leads to an MBBS degree.
Recognition
The MBBS awarded by MAHSA University is approved and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education, and is recognised by the Medical Council Malaysia and Ministry of Health.
The MBBS programme is listed in the Faimer World Directory of Medical Schools and recognised by the Medical Council of India and Medical Council of Thailand.
Advantages
> Quality: The MBBS is designed in consultation with a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought-after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions.
> Clinical opportunity: MBBS students at MAHSA will gain experience with its panel of hospitals.
> Career opportunities: Upon completing the MBBS programme, graduates will have to undergo a compulsory internship training programme for full registration as medical practitioners.
Subsequent to full registration, career opportunities available include further training and specialisation followed by practice in the service, academic or private sectors.
There are growing career opportunities in managerial positions of healthcare institutions. Graduates may opt for research medicine.
■ For details, call 1800 880 300 or visit www.mahsa.edu.my