KUCHING, March 4: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve surgical practice through education, training, assessment, and accreditation.
RCSED in a statement today said the agreement was signed by President of RCSEd Prof Rowan Parks and Unimas Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr. Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, during Unimas’ visit to RCSEd, Edinburgh, Scotland on March 2.
Commenting on the collaboration, Prof Parks said the partnership will provide Malaysian surgeons with access to world-class training and resources, which will enable them to deliver the best possible care to patients.
“This reaffirms that RCSEd plays a crucial role not only in developing the surgical profession but also in nurturing individuals.
“Given that surgical training involves one of the longest career pathways in medicine, it requires rigorous physical and practical expertise to manage patients and conduct procedures throughout the day,” he said.
Meanwhile, Dr Mohamad Kadim said Unimas was delighted to be partnering with RCSEd to deliver high-quality surgical training and education to surgical personnel in Malaysia.
“This collaboration will enable us to enhance the skills and knowledge of our surgeons, which will ultimately benefit patients in Malaysia,” he added.
The collaboration will include the running of diets of the examination for the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) in Kuching, Malaysia and provide a local platform for surgeons to access the prestigious MRCS qualification, which is highly respected globally.
RCSEd and Unimas will also deliver in-person or online courses that support the training and development of surgical personnel in Malaysia.
The courses will be designed to meet the specific needs of surgical personnel, ensuring that they have access to the best possible training and resources to deliver quality care to patients.
The collaboration will involve engaging surgical personnel in Malaysia through meetings and, where appropriate, College membership benefits, which will provide Malaysian surgeons with an opportunity to interact with their international counterparts and share knowledge and experience. — DayakDaily
