Medicine Brochure
Medicine Brochure
Medicine Brochure
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MEDICINE
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MEDICINE
So you are thinking of taking up Medicine, but you are not sure? You heard from friends that studying Medicine is tough, it is a long course, and you have to make many sacrifices: and so you are undecided. Well, Medicine is tough. To take up Medicine, you not only need good grades, you also need to be convinced yourself that it is your career choice. That choice is yours, not your parents or anyone elses, as you need total commitment, tenacity and determination on your part to carry on till you become a doctor and beyond. What we do in IMU is to help you achieve your dream. Well make you a good, technically competent and more importantly a caring doctor. The 8 IMU outcomes make it explicit that well help you do just that. We emphasise professionalism and ethics, and we strive to maintain the high ideals of Medicine as a noble profession. The science of curing a disease or lessening physical pain is not always the most important aspect of the doctor-patient relationship. Patients come to visit doctors for many reasons, and sometimes it is for emotional support and kindness, for empathy, for openness with someone they can trust and respect. In time to come, when you become a doctor, you will always be a doctor: because of the special and unique doctor-patient relationship through most harrowing and fragile moments, and through life and death. Medical students and young doctors always remember the first baby they deliver: the joy they share with patient and family; the first death they have to certify: the heavy heart to break the news and to comfort relatives who have lost their loved one. Whether you are a small time country doctor or a big time consultant in the premier hospital, you are sure to make a difference in the lives of those you touch! Yes, Medicine is a life changing career. It is for those who are fully committed to take up the challenge. I can assure you that youll not regret that decision!
Medicine is a life changing career. It is for those who are fully committed to take up the challenge.
Dean, School of Medicine MBBS (Sing), FAMM, FAMS, FRCP (Lond), FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Glasg), FRCPI, FACP (Hon), FRACP (Hon)
02 WHAT ARE THE AIMS AND KEY FEATURES OF THE LOCAL MBBS (IMU) DEGREE?
Through its teaching-learning activities, the IMU aims to produce reflective medical practitioners and caring doctors. Students who wish to undertake a medical programme completely in Malaysia can join the IMU Clinical School in the Seremban campus for the final 2 years. Key features of IMU programme include: An adaptive curriculum Outcome-based education Technology-driven learning Dynamic, experienced and eminent faculty Clinical training in Hospital Tuanku Jaafar, Seremban and other teaching hospitals Regular assessment and feedback Well-equipped Skills Centre and a Learning Resource Centre comprising of a library, medical museum and e-learning resources.
DEGREE
KEY FACTS
TOTAL DURATION
4 - 6 years February and August
COMMENCEMENT
UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY
DURATION OF MEDICAL PROGRAMME Full duration of study: 4 to 5 years (depending on the University)
Phase 1 (IMU) Phase 2 TOTAL Phase 1 (IMU) Phase 2 TOTAL
MALAYSIA
International Medical University 2 years 2 years 5 years
UNITED KINGDOM
University of Aberdeen, Scotland Brighton-Sussex Medical School, England University of Dundee, Scotland University of Edinburgh, Scotland University of Glasgow, Scotland University of Keele, England University of Leeds, England University of Liverpool, England University of Manchester, England University of Nottingham, England Queen Mary University of London, England Queens University of Belfast, Northern Ireland University of Southampton, England St Georges University of London, England 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 2 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years
AUSTRALIA
University of Adelaide, Australia University of Newcastle, Australia University of Tasmania, Australia University of Western Sydney, Australia 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years 5 years 5 years 5 years 5 years
NORTH AMERICA
Dalhousie University, Canada Jefferson Medical College, USA* 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 4 years 4 years
* USMLE Step 1 This is required for all medical students studying in the United States. Any IMU student wishing to be matched with Jefferson Medical College must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE Step 1) before transfer.
IRELAND
National University of Ireland, Galway 2 years 3 years 5 years
GRADUATE ENTRY
DURATION OF MEDICAL PROGRAMME Full duration of study: 4 to 6 years (depending on the university)
Phase 1 (IMU) Phase 2 TOTAL Phase 1 (IMU) Phase 2 TOTAL
AUSTRALIA
Australian National University, Australia* University of New South Wales, Australia University of Queensland, Australia** 3 years 3 years 2 or 3 years 2 years 3 years 2 years 5 years 6 years 4 or 5 years
UNITED KINGDOM
University of Warwick, England ** 2 or 3 years 3 years 5 or 6 years
For University of Queensland, University of New South Wales or University of Warwick, student with a first degree on entry may transfer after 2 years. Students without a first degree will have to spend another year to complete the IMU Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Hons) to be eligible to transfer.
AUSTRALIA CANADA IRELAND
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES
** Not applicable to students transferring from 2016 onwards | The list of partner universities and duration at partner universities are subject to change
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WHAT ARE THE SEMESTER CONTENTS FOR PHASE 2 (CLINICAL TRAINING) IN THE IMU CLINICAL SCHOOL?
Clinical rotations in: General Medicine (7 weeks) General Surgery (7 weeks) Family Medicine (7 weeks)
Foundation Course (24 weeks) (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Embryology, Pathology, Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine)
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Clinical rotations in: Orthopaedics (6 weeks) Psychiatry (6 weeks) Surgical based block (6 weeks) Medical based block (6 weeks)
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 4
Clinical rotations: Medical block (6 weeks) Surgical block (6 weeks) Family & Community Health Medicine (6 weeks) Senior Clerkship (20 weeks): Internal Medicine (5 weeks) Surgery (5 weeks) O&G (5 weeks) Paediatrics (5 weeks)
Clinical Intergration Block Hospital Visits Selectives (5 weeks) Clinical Rotations (5 weeks) Integrated Medical Seminars
SEMESTER 5
HOUSEMANSHIP
(2 years)
MEDICAL OFFICER
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
(Private) (Government service)
MEDICAL OFFICER
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
Intramuscular (or IM) injection is the injection of a substance directly into a muscle. In medicine, it is one of several alternative methods for the administration of medications. Depending on the chemical properties of the drug, the medication may either be absorbed fairly quickly or more gradually.
Examination of the ear is done with an an otoscope. This is performed in order to examine the external auditory canal the tunnel that leads from the outer ear (pinna) to the eardrum. Inspection of the eardrum can also provide a lot of information about whats happening within the middle ear the space within the skull where the hearing and balance mechanisms are situated.
Students observing surgeons perform surgery in the operation theatre, a facility within a hospital where surgical operations are carried out in a sterile environment.
25 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
The Private College Act (Section 34(3) Act IPTA 1997) under the Malaysian Education Policy requires students to attend a course of instruction in Bahasa Kebangsaan (National Language), Pengajian Agama/Moral (Moral or Religious Studies) and Pengajian Malaysia (Malaysian Cultural Studies). At the end of the courses, Malaysian students are required to sit for the examinations. Students must pass all the papers during their time at the IMU. International students are not required to take the compulsory subjects.
Bandage wrapping is the process where a bandage is firmly rolled around the limb to support dressing, or stop bleeding. The bandage is rolled from the inner side to the outer side.
The medical curriculum thoroughly prepared me for my transfer to the partner medical school, Jefferson Medical College. In retrospect, I particularly appreciated several components of the curriculum including early patient encounters in Seremban Hospital during our first year of medical school, extensive training in clinical skills at the clinical skills unit, independent learning encouraged through OSPEs and PBL sessions and an integrated curriculum that made learning medicine more clinically relevant and exciting. Abdol Reza Borzou
Second Year Medical Student
The MBBS course at IMU enables students to not only learn the important art of Medicine but to also be educated on being a member of society that looks beyond the illness and treats the person. The MBBS course is structured to provide students with a well-rounded experience, one that will be nurtured further by our partner schools. Students, will undoubtedly be leaders of tomorrow and as such, I am fortunate to be given the opportunity to be a part of it. Wan Amni binti Zulkifar
Fourth Year Medical Student
The IMU Clinical School gives exactly what it promises to aspiring medical doctors: a chance to undergo firsthand experience in dealing with all manners of patients while being treated as prime future professionals by our top-notch lecturers. There is never a dull day that goes by with teachings that stimulate our critical thinking, intriguing academic personalities and ever-welcoming patients and staff of Hospital Tuanku Jaafar. Joanne Pereira
Fourth Year Medical Student
The clinical phase of IMUs MBBS programme focuses more on clinical training enabling first hand experiences accompanied with problem solving discussions and task based learning. During this clinical training, students are expected to familiarise themselves with the local hospital settings in preparation for them to function as a competent houseman. In my opinion, IMUs emphasis on proper clinical training has not only improved my communication skills and competency but has also taught me the importance of the application of basic medical knowledge in order to treat patients holistically. A doctor who genuinely cares about a patients well-being and their childs is more likely to pay attention to symptoms and to keep investigating if a particular treatment is not working. A warm, attentive manner can also make a big difference in seeing you through challenging situations.
A/Prof Srikumar Chakravarthi is an Associate Professor and Acting Dean of Medical Sciences of IMU. He has been in academics and research for the past 17 years, actively involved in clinical pathology and laboratory since 1995. A keen lecturer, he has won many awards in teaching and lecturing. In the field of research, he has numerous papers in indexed international peer reviewed journals, and has presented papers in several international scientific conferences. His areas of research interest include cancer pathology, immunohistochemistry, natural products and drug toxicity studies.
A/Prof Zainur Rashid Zainuddin A/Prof Zainur Rashid Zainuddin is currently the Dean, IMU Clinical School and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, IMU. Before joining the IMU he was a House Officer in James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Dublin, a Registrar in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Scarborough General Hospital, UK and a lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hospital UKM, Cheras Kuala Lumpur. A/Prof Zainur is a member of various professional bodies such as Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia (OGSM), Malaysian Maternal and Neonatal Health Association (MAMANEH) and Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM. He is a reviewer for Medical Journal of Malaysia, Malaysia Family Physician Journal and International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education (IeJSME). He is also an activist for NGOs such as Aman Palestine, I-Medik Malaysia and MERCY Malaysia. He was appointed as Consultant, Aman Palestine Malaysia from 20062012. His fields of interest include humanitarian and volunteerism. He was one of the Malaysian representative for humanitarian and medical relief missions abroad including the mission to Indonesia (Tsunami in Acheh, Indonesia), Afghanistan, Lebanon and Gaza (Palestine).
A/Prof Gnanajothy Ponnudurai BSc, MSc, PhD (UM) A/Prof Gnanajothy Ponnudurai joined IMU in 1996 and is currently the Acting Associate Dean of Medical Sciences in the School of Medicine. Prior to this, she had been the Head of Human Biology Division, Programme Coordinator of Biomedical Science as well as the coordinator of the Medical Foundation 1 course. She is also the trainer for problembased learning (PBL) facilitator training at IMU. She graduated with a First Class Honours in Biochemistry and subsequently obtained her MSc and PhD from the University of Malaya. Her research interest is in the field of toxinology, specifically in the biochemical and immunological properties of snake venom, as well as in medical education and she has published her work in various scientific journals. She is currently the secretary of the Malaysian Society on Toxinology.
A/Prof Philip George is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist. He is presently the Associate Dean at the Clinical School of the IMU. He is also a Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist at IMU Healthcare, Bukit Jalil and at Assunta Hospital. He graduated with MBBS in 1988 from Manipal, India and did his Masters in Psychiatry in 1996 at UKM, Malaysia. He completed a Certificate in Substance Abuse with University of Melbourne in 2003. He is a member of the Academy of Medicine, Malaysian Psychiatric Association and Malaysian Mental Health Association; Chairman of the Organising Committee for the IMU Clinical School 20th Anniversary Celebrations and Co-Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 1st World Congress on Healthy Ageing, 2012. He is also a committee member of the Addiction Medicine Association of Malaysia and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society.
A/Prof Nazimah Idris is currently the Associate Professor and the Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IMU Clinical School Seremban. She is a practising Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist and has practised in various hospitals, both locally and abroad. She has special interest and additional training in the field of MaternalFetal Medicine and has published her works in various scientific journals. Her research areas of interest are the clinical training of medical undergraduates and fetal growth disorders. She was the recipient of the Gold Medal Award in the Masters in Obstetrics and Gynecology examination and has won many other awards including several First Prize Awards for her scientific projects.
Dr Chiu Chee Kidd MBBS (UM), MSOrth (UM), AM Dr Chiu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, IMU. Besides general orthopaedic surgery, he has special interest in Spine surgery and had undergone his fellowship training in University Malaya Medical Centre. He is experienced in performing spinal surgeries for deformity of the spine, degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine, traumatic spine injuries and spine oncology conditions. He had been with IMU for the past eight years and had been involved in undergraduate teaching and learning activities in the IMU Clinical School. He had participated in clinical research and had published papers both in local and international journals. Recently, his research had won the best Singapore Medical Journal best paper award for the year 2011.
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01) Students enjoy learning at the Medical Museum 02) Hostel Accommodation 03) Conducting research in the lab 04) Auditorium, where lectures, talks, graduation and other important events are held 05) Library is an important learning resource for students 06) A conducive learning environment for students 07) Having a meal at the cafeteria 08) Caf in the Library for library users to wind-down in-between classes and studies. 09) Another important learning resource for students, Medical Museum 10) Working out at the gymnasium 11) Relaxing and having a fun time 12) Students using computers as a learning resource
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ABOUT IMU
The International Medical University (IMU) is Malaysias first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 20 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The University is the first university in Malaysia that offers conventional and complementary medicine, all under one roof. Established in 1992, the University enjoys an international reputation, and provides a high standard of education at undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development level. IMUs curriculum for its undergraduate programmes has been benchmarked to international standards and is accepted by international partner universities for credit transfer into relevant programmes. IMU pioneered the worlds first Partner Medical School programme, allowing a student to start their education in Malaysia while completing and earning a degree at an international university. Over the last two decades, IMU has grown from a medical college with 5 partner universities in 1992, to an internationally recognised higher education institution with more than 30 renowned international partner universities. The main campus of IMU is located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 1999, IMU has established clinical schools in Seremban and Kuala Pilah (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia) as well as Batu Pahat and Kluang (scheduled to open in 2013) (Johor, Malaysia). IMUs Learning Model is grounded on its core values, which fosters students development into knowledgeable and competent healthcare professionals who are critical thinkers, reflective and yet proactive. The aim is to create healthcare graduates that are committed to lifelong learning and imbued with a sense of good citizenship, leadership and ethical behaviour. In its continual quest for academic excellence, moving into research was a natural progression with medical and healthcare-related research, as well as medical education being areas of key focus. IMUs research efforts are expected to be further enhanced now that the Institute of Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) has been launched in September 2012. The university had a major breakthrough in 2010 with the start of its Healthcare Centres which allowed IMUs staff and students to receive and treat patients. The Healthcare Centres, which serve as a teaching site for IMU students, bring the disciplines of allopathic (Western) medicine and those of complementary and alternative medicine together under one roof. Today IMU is an integrated medical and healthcare institution, offering education, healthcare and research in partnership with some of the worlds most respected individuals and universities in the field of medicine and healthcare.
Pharmacy
Chiropractic
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Molecular Medicine (MSc) Medical and Health Sciences (MSc & PhD by research)
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