ENSURING THE STANDARD OF MEDICAL GRADUATES IN MALAYSIA

In Malaysia, the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) is assumed to be the body responsible for ensuring that medical graduates are of a sufficient standard to be safe, and competent medical practitioners. Under the Medical Act 1971, MMC is responsible for recognizing medical schools for the purpose of licensing the graduates to practice in Malaysia. This means that it should set standards and certify the achievement of the standards of Medical degree programmes awarded by all medical schools within and outside Malaysia. Unfortunately, this is akin to a final product inspection before approval and any pre-emptive remedial action prior to the finished product (ie. the process) is not possible.