Tag - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Parallel pathway ‘immediate, viable alternative, says heart association president

PETALING JAYA: The parallel pathway is an immediate and viable alternative to providing cardiothoracic specialists in Malaysia, says National Heart Association of Malaysia president Dr Alan Fong. He said this in a press release on Tuesday (June 4) adding that this is in light of the long waiting list faced by patients awaiting specialist-led care such...

AMM denies Cardiothoracic Parallel Pathway grads cannot access UK Specialist Register

PETALING JAYA: The FRCS Edinburgh Cardiothoracic Surgery qualification is recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC), says the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM). Its College of Surgeons (CSAMM) said the qualification is recognised by the GMC as a postgraduate qualification and added that it gives eligibility to apply for specialist registration in the UK...