I believe that there are not enough similarities between Pharmacy and Medic to allow you exemptions to shorten the duration of the course. A cousin of mine told me in western countries, many of those who did not make it to med skol in the first instant would take an alternative course that will help them gain entry after graduating. Its the PASSION! I was told.

What is another couple of years, frankly, if your passion is strong? After all, it is not wasted. I also read that some psycology graduates locally are also signing up for medic.

Can somebody please enlighten the pathway of a clinical psycologist through a "pure" psycology program or medic program? Whats the difference, if any?

When you are somewhat mentally unstable, you see a psychiatrist but if you are a someone under stress and need emotional support, they will recommend a clinical psychologist who has a medic degree. Mention the word "psychiatrist" and most people give you strange look wondering whether you are "cuckoo" or not.

Is this Krishna Medical School a reputable medic college or something similar to Manipal where it is not recognised in India!

There will always be a shortage of doctors no matter what is being said.

Issues of migration, going downsouth, population increase and a revision to doctor:population ratio.

Tell me which profession is in oversupply now. Only unemployable graduates are in oversupply.

You will only be able to distribute fairly if you have competent doctors. I can safely say that of the 4,000 plus medic graduates a year, more than one third are "questionable" as to competency.

Other than the Dean, the profile of the academic staff doesnt look impressive, no?

UTAR Medic faculty academic staff profile is more impressive.

John Hopkins is NOT setting up a branch campus but merely giving some assistance in setting up a teaching hospital, whatever it means.

With Dr. M being the adviser of the promoter of the project, what do you expect? He does not believe in meritocracy and you have to find out on the handicaps.

You cannot ascribe a value to your education and set it against your costs. Your education is the strong foundation that you need to start your working career. RM500K may be a bit stiff for medic in Monash now. But in 5 years time, maybe doing Commerce or even IT may cost you the same amount in Monash. Fees will keep increasing gradually but if fees were to start reducing, then I think its better to start working then!

Local MBBS degree -you are entitled to. This includes Sunway Monash.

Yes. Medic requirements not mentioned but generally straight A's.

If you try to substantiate your application with commendations and references, the ppl at the counter receiving your application will ask you to take it out and tell you straight that this is unnecessary! They even tell you that no need to show to interviewer and just tell them if you need to.

I believe UCSI started their foundation in science as a feeder to their Medic programme as the course doesnt seem to have "sufficient" students. Maybe the RM600 application fees and the clinical training in KT are some of the factors affecting them. They are currently building their own clinical training in Seremban now, so there will be a relocation.

I also understand that the first batch of students who graduated last year was well accepted. One managed to get into Singapore and a few managed to go to the US. Not sure doing what but should be in medical related fields.

Course structure should be ok, I think, as some straight As students also did not manage to get thru the semester exams.

UCSI this year has also taken in some foundation students from AIMST.

Well, if you still have places, most still consider on a case by case basis AND if you are financially sound, it would be an added advantage.

Why ah? I am also curious. Fees also competitive. You think Mahsa, Masterskill and Segi better?

So many complaints against IMU esp the "TAN" lecturers (Kazakhstan and other ...tan) and also the 2 hrs per day and yet many students opt for it.


See, why BRANDING is so important!

Have noted that overseas partners in the pms stream are dropping out slowly and those elite ones are tightening the
requirements, thus limiting the no. of places available.

However, good to note from fellow commenters that those taking the local stream are getting better and better, even compared to those on pms stream.

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Added on December 23, 2010, 5:05 pmIs it not sad that what you think and what you get is do different.

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Added on December 23, 2010, 5:07 pmOh yeah. That's surely a distinct advantage for many years to come.

This post has been edited by cckkpr: Dec 23 2010, 05:07 PM

IPTA, memang no problem!

Do you think only CUCMS? I am sure it will be more.

All of them stretch the limit for a few more $$$ never expecting the MOH & the Higher Education Ministry to impose a freeze.

Nothing will happen. In Bolehland everthing can be bincang.

AIMST also used the same shit when taking in the Foundation in Science telling parents far more seats than was allocated. Nothing new here.

Where students are the innocent parties, gomen will always be on their side. See what happens in Egypt as far as the NOC is concerned.

Yet another grouse.

Take the lead and cut down the intake by 50 students per intake each and request that the other existing medical colleges do the same.

Walk the talk.

Oh yeah.

Great, others should follow as the man who had and is still having concern on the development of the medical profession has taken the first step.