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Nation 22 Apr 2024 | 11:00 PM

Clearing the air on Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway issues

PETALING JAYA: The cardio­thoracic parallel pathway does not use the Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examination (JSCFE) Cardiothoracic examination or the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) international qualification, as quoted by some opponents, says the Malaysian Asso­ciation for Thoracic and Cardio­vascular Surgery (MATCVS).

Nation 20 May 2024 | 03:51 AM

AMM denies Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway grads cannot access UK Specialist Register

PETALING JAYA: The FRCS Edinburgh Cardiothoracic Surgery qualification is recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC), says the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM).

Nation 22 Nov 2024 | 12:16 PM

Health Ministry plans to upgrade cardiothoracic centres across Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry plans to enhance regional cardiothoracic centres by upgrading facilities at public hospitals, says Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation 22 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

MOH to boost cardiothoracic care across the country

KUALA LUMPUR: A paediatric cardiothoracic surgical centre is being planned for Penang while another new cardiothoracic centre will be available at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh.

Nation 4 June 2024 | 02:00 AM

Parallel pathway 'immediate, viable alternative, says heart association president

PETALING JAYA: The parallel pathway is an immediate and viable alternative to providing cardiothoracic specialists in Malaysia, says National Heart Association of Malaysia president Dr Alan Fong.

Nation 27 May 2024 | 02:18 PM

Cardiovascular surgery association hopes parallel pathway will be recognised

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (MATCVS) hopes that the parallel pathway programme will be recognised, says its president Datuk Dr Basheer Ahamed Abd Kareem.

Nation 29 May 2024 | 02:59 PM

Zambry: UiTM enrolment separate issue from Parallel Pathway programme

PETALING JAYA: Recognising 'Parallel Pathway' students and opening up Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to non-bumiputeras are two different issues, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Nation 26 May 2024 | 07:01 AM

Cabinet to discuss parallel pathway issue at next meeting, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet will discuss the cardiothoracic surgery postgraduate programme at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) at next meeting, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation 27 May 2024 | 01:50 PM

Zambry: Framework for parallel pathway issue solution sent to AG's Chambers

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed framework for a solution to the Specialisation Degree Training Programme or "parallel pathway" issue has been submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers for evaluation, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

Letters 7 June 2024 | 11:00 PM

Creating more cardiothoracic surgeons

FROM MALAYSIAN MEDICS INTERNATIONAL (MMI) Term: 2023/2024 MMI is an international medical student-led organisation advocating inclusivity and diversity, reform in medical education, and the welfare of junior doctors and medical students.

Nation 2 May 2024 | 03:42 AM

Zambry: No official discussion on opening UiTM cardiothoracic programme to non-bumis

KUALA LUMPUR: There has been no discussion on the proposal to open the cardiothoracic surgery post-graduate programme at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) to non-bumiputra students, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

Nation 26 June 2024 | 11:00 PM

UM to offer cardiothoracic specialist training by October

CARDIOTHORACIC specialist training is expected to be offered at Universiti Malaya by October, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

Nation 29 May 2024 | 07:37 AM

Amendments to law needed for Cardiothoracic Surgery programme, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Amendments to the law are needed on the matter of recognising the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed) Cardiothoracic Surgery programme, Fahmi Fadzil said.

Nation 13 July 2024 | 05:47 AM

Bill to resolve parallel pathway programme slated for tabling on July 15

PETALING JAYA: The amendments to the Medical Act 1971(Act 50), aimed to resolve the issues related to the parallel pathway specialist training programme, is slated to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on July 15.

Nation 13 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Amendments to Medical Act slated for first reading in Dewan Rakyat

PETALING JAYA: Amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50), aimed at resolving issues related to the parallel pathway specialist training programme, are slated to be tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow.

Nation 16 July 2024 | 02:12 PM

Medical Act amendments should resolve parallel pathway issue, says Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to the Medical Act will hopefully be the much-needed resolution to the conflict and polemic that has arisen with the parallel pathway programme and the recognition of specialists qualification, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Nation 5 June 2024 | 08:24 AM

Ministries to draw up joint Cabinet memo on parallel pathway programme

PUTRAJAYA: A memorandum on an amendment Bill related to the parallel pathway programme will be presented to the Cabinet soon, says government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation 13 July 2024 | 07:39 AM

Group calls for postponement of 'parallel pathway' amendments, says further study needed

PETALING JAYA: Expressing concern over the legality of the parallel pathway programme (PPP), a group of 10 academics, NGOs and medical practitioners has called for the proposed amendment to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to be postponed.

Nation 13 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Postpone proposed amendment, say concerned groups

PETALING JAYA: Expressing concern over the legality of the parallel pathway programme, a group of academics, non-governmental organisations, and medical practitioners have called for the proposed amendment to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) to be postponed.

Nation 15 July 2024 | 03:23 AM

Support Medical Act amendments, says MMA

PETALING JAYA: Members of Parliament should support the proposed Amendments to the Medical Act 1971, says the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA).

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