The undergraduate curriculum of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak in terms of Harden's 10 questions.

Full Abstract

The curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is designed particularly to cater for the health needs of the State of Sarawak, Malaysia. The framework of the curriculum is built on four strands:
biological knowledge, clinical skills, behavioural and population aspects. The training is community based and a graduate of FMHS is expected to possess the ability to deal with many ethnic groups with different cultures and beliefs; expertise in tropical infectious diseases; skills to deal with emergencies such as snakebite and near drowning; qualities of an administrator, problem-solver and community leader; and proficiency in information and communication technology. The content of the curriculum strives for commitment to lifelong learning and professional values. The FMHS has adopted a 'mixed economy' of education strategies and a 'mixed menu approach' to test a wide range of curriculum outcomes. The FMHS fosters intellectual and academic pursuits, encourages friendliness and a sense of social responsibility and businesslike efficiency.

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Author information

Author/s: Malik, Alam Sher (AS); Malik, Rukhsana Hussain (RH);

Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, No. 9 Lot 2341 Bormill Commercial Estate, Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, Kuching 93150, Sarawak, Malaysia. asmalik(-atsign-)fhs.unimas.my

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Medical teacher (Med Teach), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Nov; vol 24 (issue 6) : pp 616-21

Dates: Created 2003/03/07; Completed 2003/04/03; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12623455, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Cultural Diversity
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Undergraduate - organization & administration
Humans
Malaysia

Needs Assessment
Problem Solving
Professional Competence
Schools, Medical - organization & administration
Social Responsibility

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