Research Training Unit

The Research Training Unit (RTU) aims to create a culture of research excellence and innovation by providing research training, infrastructure and resources to all members in the FOM and research community.

The RTU is responsible:

1. To develop research training strategy for FOM.
2. To provide research consultation services based on researcher’s needs.
3. To conduct relevant workshops, seminars, talks and related research activities.

1. Research Workshops/Trainings

• Conduct research-related workshops/trainings to students and staffs, either on its own or through collaboration with other departments or institutions/organizations 
  
  
• RTU Training Calendar 2026 (August 2026):
  
  

  DATE	TITLE	STATUS
  14 January	Statistical Analysis with SPSS Made Simple	Completed
  1 - 2 April	Qualitative Methodology Workshop for Health Research	Completed
  15 - 16 Apr	Introduction to Systematic Review Workshop	Completed
  5 May	Single Cell Transcriptomics in Health and Disease Series 1 (Seminar in Biomedical Application)	Completed
  6 May	Time to Event or Survival Analysis in SPSS Made Simple	Completed
  30 June - 1 July	A Hands-on Data Analysis Workshop with Jamovi	Completed
  8 - 9 July	Basic Statistical Analysis with SPSS Made Simple - With Hands-on Experience	Completed
  21 - 22 July	Effective Thesis Writing Workshop	Completed
  17 - 18 August	Introduction to Systematic Review Workshop	Open for Registration
  2 September	Evaluating A New Biomarker, Diagnostic Test or Diagnostic Instrument	On Schedule
  9 - 10 September	Qualitative Methodology Workshop for Health Research	On Schedule
  7 - 8 October	Statistical Analysis with SPSS	On Schedule
  22 October	Introduction to Mixed Methods Research Workshop	On Schedule
  18 November	Generative AI for Thesis Writing	On Schedule
  25 November	Writing for Impact: From Research to Publication	On Schedule
  9 December	Clinical Masters Research	On Schedule

  
  
  
• Consolidated Training Calendar 2026 Faculty of Medicine Version 1_032026
  
  

2. Research Methodology & Statistics Consultation (RMSC)

• Provide one-to-one meetings (1 hour) for client to get advice from a consultant on research methodology issues of his/her research study such as sample size calculation and data analysis.
• To book a slot, please write to rotraining@um.edu.my and provide the following:
  1. Reasons for meeting the consultant.
  2. Research study objectives.
  3. Short explanation on the research study.
  4. Relevant attachments such as proposals and articles.
• Free for first-timer client from Faculty of Medicine, UM
  

3. UM REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture)

• A secure, web-based platform designed to help researchers create, manage, and analyze databases and surveys for research projects. It is widely used in academic and clinical settings. It allows easy data entry, supports longitudinal and multi-site studies, and includes features like automated exports to statistical software, and customizable survey tools.
• Only for UM members and collaborators
• Link: https://redcap.um.edu.my/redcap_v13.11.4
• UM REDCap account application: https://redcap.um.edu.my/surveys/?s=EXKDHD8994
  

Assoc. Professor Dr. Lee Yew Kong (Head) rotraining@um.edu.my

Members:

1. Prof. Dr. Moy Foong Ming
2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Goh Siew Li
3. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Retnagowri Rajandram
4. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaw Sook Hui
5. Dr. Kee Boon Pin
6. Dr. Teo Chin Hai
7. Dr. Oh Lixian

Officer: Mohd Zamriee Mustaffar