DOCTOR OF RADIOLOGY
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA

A. Introduction
Full time programme. Duration of study: 4 years (maximum time to complete the programme: 7 years).
Placements of trainees are at Hospital UKM (HUKM) and Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).

TEACHING STAFF
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Head: Dr. Faizah Mohd Zaki MD (UKM), MMed (Rad) (UKM)

Professor: Dr Hamzaini Abd Hamid MBBCh (Ireland) M Med (Rad) (UKM)

Associate Professors:
Datin Dr. Shahizon Azura Mohamed Mukari MBChB (Glasgow), MMed (Rad) (UKM)
Dr. Rozman Zakaria MBBS (Queensland), MMed (Rad) (UKM)
Dr. Suraya Aziz BMBS, BMed Sci (Nottingham), MMed(Rad)(UKM)
Dr. Nur Yazmin Yaacob MBChB(Otago), MMed (Rad) (UKM)
Dr. Kew Thean Yean BMBS, BMed Sci (Nottingham), MMed(Rad)(UKM)
Dr. Hanani Abdul Manan B.Sc.(UKM),M.Sc.Medical Physics (USM) PhD.Biomedicine (Neuroimaging) (UKM)

Lecturers:
Dr. Rizuana Iqbal Hussein MBBS (Bangalore), MMed (Rad) (UKM)
Dr. Nik Azuan Nik Ismail MBBCh, BAO (Ireland), MMed (Rad) (UKM)
Dr. Mohamed Ariff Jaafar Sidek BSc (USA), Dip Edu, MSc (UK), PhD (UK)
Dr. Erica Yee Hing @ Wong MBBS (Mal), MMed (Rad) (UKM)

Clinical Radiologist:
Dr. Aida-Widure Mustapha Mohd Mustapha MBChB (Sheffield), Dr (Rad) (UKM)
Dr Leong Yuh Yang MD (UKM), Dr Rad (UKM), FRCR UK / MMED Nus Sg
Dr Nik Farhan Nik Ahmad MBBChBaO (NUI), Dr Rad (UKM)
Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya (Conjoint teaching)
All lecturers from the Department of Radiology, UM

Part-time Lecturers:
Dr Rozana Hussain – For Medical Physics
Assoc Prof Kanaga Kumari Chelliah – For Radiography
Assoc Prof Fathinul Fikry Ahmad Saad – Nuclear Medicine

Supervisors at Hospital Kuala Lumpur:
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, HKL
Dr. Nurul Aida Selamat @ Keliwon
Dr. Amali Ahmad
Dr. Kartikasalwah Abd Latif

Part-time Consultant Radiologists (PPUKM):
Dr Zahiah Mohamed

B. Entry requirements:
General:

  • MD, MBBS, or MBChB from a recognised university by the Malaysian Medical Council.
  • Two years of clinical experience after graduation.
  • Registered with the Malaysian Medical Council
  • Fulfil the entry requirements of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Additional requirements for international/overseas candidates

  • Minimum of 7 IELTS or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 months radiology experience with letter of recommendation from the supervising radiologist from country
    of origin.
  • Candidates are to be interviewed by Master of Radiology Conjoint Board and only successful candidates will be accepted.

C. General objectives of programme

  1. To provide knowledge and experience, in ALL imaging modalities including conventional plain radiography
    procedures, contrast studies, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, isotope imaging
    and interventional radiology.
  2. To provide practical training in performing radiological procedures both diagnostic and therapeutic, so that he or
    she is competent and safe to society.
  3. To stimulate interest and provide experience in conducting research in the form of case reports and research
    projects which is part of fulfilling the requirements for the Master of Medicine (Radiology). Trainees will gain
    experience in presentations at conferences and are encouraged to write scientific papers for publication based on
    their research findings.
  4. To produce a radiologist who has good personal and professional skills with management and leadership
    qualities.
  5. To produce a radiologist who can work independently and also as a good team player.

D. Recognition of Programme
Trainees undergoing the course are eligible to sit for the Part I and Final Fellowship examinations, of the Royal College of
Radiologists, United Kingdom.

E. Training facilities
Facilities available in the Departments of Radiology of PPUKM and Diagnostic Imaging Department of Hospital Kuala
Lumpur include conventional radiography, conventional radiological procedures, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography (US),
digital angiography (DSA), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, and
radionuclide imaging.

F. Programme structure
The programme consists of practical training and lectures.

Place of training
Trainees undergo practical training at the Departments of Radiology, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM),
Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), The Paediatric Institute (HKL) and Department of Molecular Imaging and Nuclear
Medicine, HUKM on a rotation basis. Overall, each trainee will have a minimum of 2 years for practical training in
HUKM and a minimum of 2 years in HKL.

Practical training

  • Trainees are divided into two groups, with adequate number of trainees in each group to be posted to HUKM and HKL.
  • All trainees are subjected to a medical officer roster and on call roster to ensure adequate exposure on all imaging
    modalities.
  • Lecturers of the Department of Radiology, UKM and Radiologists of the Diagnostic Imaging Department, Hospital Kuala
    Lumpur, will supervise the practical work of all the trainees.
  • All procedures and on call duties shall be recorded in the log book, to be submitted at the end of Year 4 as pre requisite for
    sitting the rapid reporting session.
  • Participation in clinicoradiological conference, conducted by the senior trainees (Year 3 and Year 4).

Lectures
Formal lectures and tutorials are given to the Year 1 – Year 3 trainees
Lectures are held at either PPUKM or UMMC according to the timetable.

Attendance

  • Satisfactory attendance to all activities/lectures as per dictated by the programme.
  • All clinical duties need to be performed.
  • The 1st and 2nd year candidates are required to perform at least 40 ‘on call’ in the first 2 years. The 3
    rd and 4th year
  • candidates are required to perform at least 30 ‘on call’ in the next 2 years.
  • Total number of leaves is 28 days per year, ie 14 days per semester. Unused leave cannot be carried forward. Each trainee
    is entitled for a 7 days radiation leave to be taken in a row inclusive of Saturday and Sunday, provided that one is involved
    in screening (fluoro, angio, ct guided biopsy) for a minimum of 5 months in a row.
  • Sick leave is not allowed, and will be deducted from yearly entitlement.

Disciplinary action
Disciplinary action shall be taken in accordance to the university rules and regulation should any student is found guilty of
any misconduct.