IIUM - International Islamic University Malaysia

The postgraduate training programme in Internal Medicine is designed for the trainees to acquire

knowledge, skills and competency in Internal Medicine. The duration of training will be four years

and can be up to a maximum of seven years. Upon satisfactory completion of each of the

components stipulated in the programme, the trainees will be eligible to appear for the final

examination.

Programme Description



The programme is problem-centered and experience-based. Trainees carry out their duties and

responsibilities under supervision. As the training progresses, the trainees will be given the task of

incremental responsibility for patient care with a corresponding reduction in the level of supervision.

Trainees are required to maintain log books and submit case reports. They should also conduct

research and produce a dissertation prior to the final examination. 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

1. To prepare trainees for Phase I, Phase II and Phase III examinations conducted in conjunction with
   
   National Internal Medicine Conjoint Board Examination. 
2. To provide training programme that will produce compassionate, knowledgeable and technically
   
   competent medical specialists. 
3. To offer an Islamic perspective as well as producing well-rounded and competent professionals
   
   with a good background in the art and science of medicine. 
4. To prepare new specialists with comprehensive in-house education and training in all major
   
   specialties in Internal Medicine to enable them to function equipped with good education, strong
   
   ethical values as well as with great attitude.