ASPIRING healthcare professionals should be trained to provide “value-based medicine”.
They must understand the importance of evidence-based treatment that is cost-effective and acceptable to patients, said Universiti Malaya (UM) Medicine Faculty dean Prof Dr April Camilla Roslani.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
More photos
Dr April Camilla: UM is working on a proposal to incorporate an optional year of intercalation for its medical undergraduates to be involved in research.
Dr Abdul Razak: While the research component has been embedded in the five-year course in Malaysian medical schools, the main focus has always been on the core component of clinical competencies.
Dr Raja Affendi: Perhaps the creation of a ‘one stop research centre’ will further enhance the research ecosystem in medical schools.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
