Hi.
My friend wants to know let's say he gets a LOCAL medical degree from IMU.
As far as i know, IMU's local medical degree is only recognised by Malaysia and Sri Lanka government.
Can he do his specialist/master in UK?
Because his IMU local degree only is only recognised here and not UK.

I took this from IMU's Medical brochure.
"Many Malaysian doctors who attend the local course also sit the membership
examinations of the UK colleges and thus end up with postgraduate qualifications
from the UK as well."

I am not questioning your answer, I understand that reality may sometimes be different.
But why do you say NO,he can't do his specialist/master in UK?


This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Jan 7 2013, 04:00 PM

OK. I have another enquiry.
What about Penang Medical College's programme?
Their Medical Degree is recognised by Ireland.
Is it possible to do post graduate in UK?

This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Jan 7 2013, 04:37 PM

Quote from PMC's website:
"The MB BCh BAO degrees are recognised by the IMC (Irish Medical Council), MMC (Malaysian Medical Council), Sri Lankan Medical Council as well as other regulatory bodies throughout the world. The degrees allow the holder to pursue postgraduate training worldwide."

But the PMC option isn't better than a local IMU degree,no?

One can sit for the plab test, and if...
Let's say i pass the test, is it LIKELY that i get to work in the UK

2nd Question:
I get a local degree from Malaysia(IMU), let's say i want to be a specialist.
Can i study my "specialist" in UK?

3rd Question:
Why is the St George University route via Taylor's unpopular?Any idea?


This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Jan 7 2013, 05:49 PM

Ok. Noted.
But isn't it the same for housemanship jobs in UK?

....Which means if you have a local IMU medical degree.
Your can only study your specialist here in Malaysia?

I am very curious about how you found about the requirements for St George's?
Did you call Taylor's and ask them about it?
You are right, they want 3A's.
But i am curious though,
if a person gets 2A 1B and does well in the medical course in Taylor's, will they actually take in the student?
Because i called Taylor's and they claimed that 5 places are being offered
Besides, they dont seem to advertise too much on St George because not too many universities offering medical in Malaysia has partners in UK.
What do you think?

This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Jan 7 2013, 06:10 PM

But i am really surprised.
But it's a risk for people who dont meet the requirement for A-Level and yet satisfy their "acceptable performance" in Taylor's
They don't have a percentage, so it isn't clear.

But isn't that a little bit unfair?
St George is essentially saying "You were not that good once, i do not care how good you are now, we do not want you."
Besides, i have another question.
Can an IMU local medical degree holder study(not work) his specialist in Australia?

Working 4 years in the government which is compulsory in Malaysia.
Here's the part I want to know.
Can you do your POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
(Master, MRCP, FRCS, etc) in UK or Australia with an IMU local degree and

If Yes
2nd question:
After getting your postgraduate degree from the respective country, is it likely that you get to WORK in that country?

This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Jan 7 2013, 06:30 PM

OK. I am a bit confused.
I will keep it simple.
Let's say I want to be a Skin Specialist.
I've done my IMU medical degree and i've served the government for 4 years.
I need to further my studies rite?
This is the part where i am confused, can i further my studies in UK/AUS?
If you think my question is repetitive, do not answer.
I just want clarification on the matter.

OK. Thanks for all the replies and help.
I really appreciate it.

I am also confused about this. Let's say a person graduates from IMU local program. He/She can only work in hospitals in Malaysia for the rest of his/her life?
Then what about those people who do the IMU-PMS and they do not get to stay back in the UK. Can they re-enter UK later to work as a doctor there?
To be honest, I tried finding pagalavan's blog and I can't find anything comparing a local medicine graduate and a UK medicine graduate. Could you please give me the link?
Thanks.

This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Jul 7 2013, 11:12 PM

What is the difference between masters and specialization? Do you have to do masters in order to specialize? Please do not say I did not do my homework. I called IMU many times and they said you have to find it on the internet. I tried googling carreer pathway of a doctor in Malaysia and all the infomation are irrelevant.

Hi. I am just curious how much does a doctor earn in UK.
Doctors that are doing their houseman.
Thanks.

Sorry pod. Kindly excited today because I spoke to a doctor who is 50+ this year. He told me that he could make more money in Malaysia compared to UK. He is a kidney specialist. But I thought about it and I am very curious. If doctors could make more in Malaysia, why is everyone so eager to become a doctor in the UK? He also told me that are very few private doctors in the UK. I am just asking here to verify what he said. Is it true?
Thanks.

This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Aug 19 2013, 11:46 PM

I would agree that it's quite a huge amount if you convert back to Malaysian ringgit. So it's around RM41k per month.
But I also understand that the tax rate is quite high in the UK. But aren't some specialist in Malaysia making much more?
Thanks.

Ok. Thanks for answering. But in terms of opportunities in Malaysia. Do you agree there are much more opportunities in Malaysia? I mean you can use your money to invest in many things in Malaysia as compared to Uk.

I agree with your comment. But what about those who are from lower-income families? One of their priorities would be to send back money to their parents. By lower-income families, I am referring to those who mortgage their house to send their children to UK to study medicine.

Besides, I found this in j%c. I am not sure whether is it relevant or not.

Age: 28
Job Title : Dentist
Years spent in company: 1
Company : Permanent dentist in private dental clinic
Salary : profit sharing, approximately rm25,000 a month
Working hours: 9-5pm, lunch break 1 hour
Annual leave: flexible
Benefits: dental insurance, yearly bonus depending on clinic's profit

I ASSUME he is a normal dentist with a bachelor's degree. At the age of 28, he is already making 25000 in Malaysia whereas I think a specialist is normally around 30+ and making 41000 in the UK? I know I am not comparing apples with apples but is it that glamorous to be a doctor in the UK?I am just curious why many people are so eager to become a doctor in the UK? I am really curious.

This post has been edited by Mr Kong: Aug 20 2013, 12:15 AM