Faculty of Medicine

About Us

What is Emergency Medicine?
Emergency Medicine is a specialty focused on providing immediate care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries, including those resulting from accidents or sudden exacerbations of chronic conditions. It also encompasses ambulance services that transport patients to emergency departments, where they are treated and stabilised until they are either discharged or transferred to another specialty.

Unique Importance of the Specialty
The importance of Emergency Medicine is amplified by population growth, modernization, and globalisation. The increasing frequency of traffic accidents, industrial injuries, and infectious diseases, especially among older populations, underscores the need for skilled Emergency Physicians. Additionally, the rising occurrences of natural disasters, bioterrorism threats, and conflicts highlight the necessity for continuous preparedness and the enhancement of emergency care delivery.

The Master Program at Universiti Malaya
The Master of Emergency Medicine program at Universiti Malaya is designed to equip medical professionals with expertise and skills needed to thrive in this field. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends rigorous academic study with practical clinical experience, preparing graduates to manage a wide range of acute medical conditions. The program emphasises advanced training in patient care, leadership, and research, aiming to develop competent and compassionate Emergency Physicians. The program’s duration ranges from a minimum of four years to a maximum of seven years, depending on the trainee’s progress.

Dr. Aidawati Bustam @ Mainudin

Head of Department

- aidabustam@um.edu.my

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Academic Staff

Bil	Salutation	Name	Email	Phone
1	Professor Dr.	Mohd Idzwan Zakaria	idzwan@ummc.edu.my	-
2	Assoc. Professor Dr.	Rishya Manikam	rishya@ummc.edu.my	-
3	Professor Dr.	Abdul Muhaimin Noor Azhar	muhaimin@um.edu.my	-
4	Dr.	Ahmad Zulkarnain Ahmad Zahedi	ahmadzulkarnain@ummc.edu.my	-
5	Dr.	Aida Bustam	aidabustam@um.edu.my	-
6	Dr.	Khadijah Poh Yuen Yoong	kaytyoong@gmail.com	-
7	Dr.	Mohammad Aizuddin Azizah Ariffin	aizuddin@ummc.edu.my	-
8	Dr.	Mohd Hafyzuddin Md Yusof	hafyzuddin@ummc.edu.my	-
9	Dr.	Mohd Zahir Amin Mohd Nazri	mohdzahiramin@ummc.edu.my	-
10	Dr.	Siti Nur Aliyah Zambri	nuraliyah@ummc.edu.my	-
11	Dr.	Anhar Kamarudin	anhar.k@ummc.edu.my	-

Support Staff

Bil	Salutation	Name	Email	Phone
1	Mrs.	Nor Hafizah Binti Rahim	hafizahmr@um.edu.my	-
2	Mrs.	Rosaida Zabedi	rose_aida@um.edu.my	-
3	Ms.	Khairul Anuar	khairuls@um.edu.my	-

The Faculty of Medicine introduced the Master of Emergency Medicine (MEmMed) degree course in 2005. The Ministry of Health has supported this program by offering scholarships or paid leave to applicants throughout the nation. The MEmMed degree is a four-year program that offers formal academic sessions and on-the-job training at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.

Some of the core training provided in this degree include:

Pre-hospital care, disaster management, resuscitation of medical and surgical emergencies, critical care and trauma care.
Subspecialty exposure in various fields of emergency medicine.
Experience in community-based programs aimed at promoting health and preventing disease and injuries.
Exposure to research methodology.

The objective of this degree program is to prepare future emergency physicians for the ever-evolving trends and medical challenges. It aims to provide diverse training opportunities for physicians, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, technical skills, professionalism, and values needed for emergency medicine practice.

The Undergraduate programmes serviced by the Department of Emergency Medicine:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Dentistry
Undergraduate Nursing Program

The Postgraduate programmes offered by the Department of Emergency Medicine:

Master’s Degree of Emergency Medicine

Modules offered by the Department of Emergency Medicine include:

MSO2710A Basic Clinical Training I
MSO2720A Basic Clinical Training II
MSO2723B Part 1 Examination
MSO2730A Advanced Clinical Training I
MSO2740A Advanced Clinical Training II
MSO2750A Advanced Clinical Training III
MSO2760A Advanced Clinical Training IV
MSO2770A Advanced Clinical Training V
MSO2771B Research Report
MSO2780A Advanced Clinical Training VI
MSO2783B Final Examination

Contact Information

Address

Jabatan Perubatan Kecemasan
Fakulti Perubatan
Universiti Malaya
Lembah Pantai, 50603
Kuala Lumpur

Phone Number

03-79494198

Email Address

kj_kecemasan@um.edu.my

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