Only 20 Per Cent Medical Students Passed Special Examination

PETALING JAYA, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Only 50 of the 250 medical students passed the special course and examination which they had to take after completing their studies in foreign universities not recognised by the government within the last 10 year period.
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) education committee chairman, Datuk Dr N. Athimulam said those who failed the course and examination would not be allowed to practise in the country.
He said the examination was carried out to ensure that only well-trained, efficient and qualified doctors were employed.
Speaking to reporters after officiating a seminar by the Kursk State Medical University here, he advised students pursuing medical studies overseas to ensure that the institution of learning they were going to was recognised and gazetted by the Malaysian government.
"Don't be misled by unscrupulous institutions," he added.