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At the IMU School of Medicine you will be instilled with attributes that are important in the making of a doctor: dedication, compassion and lifelong learning. This is how the School of Medicine prepares future doctors for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in patient care, service and research.

The School continues its tradition of excellence with a diverse student body, experienced and committed faculty as well as excellent facilities for education and research, and good access to patients in primary to tertiary care facilities. Whether teaching, doing research, or providing services to the community, our faculty are united in their efforts to train outstanding clinicians, scientists and community health workers.

Shaping Tomorrow’s
Healthcare Medical Experts

Embark on a transformative journey at the School of Medicine, where excellence meets compassion, and tomorrow’s medical leaders are nurtured today.

Message from the Dean

Prof Sulaiha

Prof Sharifah Sulaiha Binti Syed Aznal

Dean, School of Medicine
MBChB (Glasgow), MOG (UKM), PGCert MedEdu (Dundee), AMM

“Welcome to the School of Medicine at the IMU, where our 30-year history reflects our commitment to excellence in Malaysian private medical education. Setting ourselves apart from renowned public medical schools, our institution distinguishes itself with a unique model designed to cater to your pursuit of Medicine in Malaysia or reputable institutions abroad, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australasia, and Canada. Aligned with international standards, IMU’s Medical programme (MBBS) ensures that, should you transition to any of our 22 global partner medical schools, you’ll be well-prepared for the practical challenges of clinical training.

 

Our MBBS programme is not only recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) but also holds accreditation from councils in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Our graduates have demonstrated excellence by undertaking advanced training in clinical specialties both locally and internationally.

 

Yet, beyond our commitment to academic excellence, we extend our dedication to personal and professional growth. At IMU, we are focused on shaping the future leaders of medicine, offering a comprehensive skill set that includes effective communication, digital proficiency, managerial finesse, leadership acumen, research conduct, problem-solving skills, and empathy. Join us on this transformative journey as we stand by you, fostering not only doctors but advocates for positive change in our esteemed industry.”

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Achievement & Engagement Activities

  • IMU Team is First Runner Up at North Borneo Intervarsity Surgical Quiz Competition
Team IMU, comprising Year 5 medical students, finished as the first runner-up at The North Borneo Intervarsity Surgical Quiz competition, a national competition that invites medical undergraduates from various local universities to compete in a series of surgical related questions and quizzes. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • IMU Medical Students Debate on Medical Ethics and The Environment
Professionalism, ethics and personal development is one of the key components of the 8 learning outcome domains of International Medical University (IMU). As an IMU medical student, they strive to improve themselves equally in both medical knowledge and medical moral principles which are important in shaping them as a future healthcare professional. Thus, an intercampus debate between final semester students about bioethics is organised biannually to facilitate discussions and learning on ethical issues in an interactive way. This year, the long-awaited debate was organised by the students on IMU Kluang Clinical Campus under the guidance of their Advisor, Prof Dato’ Dr Sivalingam Nalliah and Supervisor, Dr Hussein Akl. The debate theme was chose based on the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, Article 17 in accordance with the bioethics core curriculum by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This theme emphasises on protection of the environment, importance of appropriate access and utilisation of biological and genetic resources as well as the role of human beings in the protection of the environment. Continue reading on IMU News.
  • AMSA-IMU Organised Virtual National Anatomy and Pathology Summit
National Anatomy and Pathology Summit (NAPS) is an annual students’ conference event organised by Asian Medical Students Association (AMSA) – IMU. This year, the event was initially planned to be held in the month of April at IMU but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event had to be postponed. However, the committee was determined to face the challenges and conduct the summit regardless of the pandemic, resulting in NAPS being held on an online platform on 30 May 2020. Despite this being their first time organising an online event, the entire committee worked extremely hard to put everything together for this summit. With a total of more than 80 participants, 5 speakers, 2 quiz moderators and 13 organisers, the NAPS this year turned out to be a success. Read the full article on IMU News.
  • IMU Medical Students Organised and Moderated Online Forum on Managing Mental Health During a Pandemic
On 16 July 2020, a live online presentation and forum on “Managing Your Mental Health During a Pandemic” was conducted by the Mind Matters Club of IMU. It was conducted via the Mind Matters Club Facebook page and was moderated by IMU MBBS Semester 9 students, Mohamed Shadhid and Mooi Zhen Jack. The others involved in the organising of this event were Tong Jiun Yan, Ngu Ying Jing and Candal Chew She-Yi. The 2 speakers were Prof Philip George and Dr Abdul Rasyid from the Psychiatry Department of IMU. This was part of IMU Cares’ efforts to encourage staff and students to continue to engage the community through technology as a new norm during this pandemic. Read the full article on IMU News.

Engagement Activities

  • IMU Medical Students Debate on Medical Ethics and The Environment
Professionalism, ethics and personal development is one of the key components of the 8 learning outcome domains of International Medical University (IMU). As an IMU medical student, they strive to improve themselves equally in both medical knowledge and medical moral principles which are important in shaping them as a future healthcare professional. Thus, an intercampus debate between final semester students about bioethics is organised biannually to facilitate discussions and learning on ethical issues in an interactive way. This year, the long-awaited debate was organised by the students on IMU Kluang Clinical Campus under the guidance of their Advisor, Prof Dato’ Dr Sivalingam Nalliah and Supervisor, Dr Hussein Akl. The debate theme was chose based on the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights, Article 17 in accordance with the bioethics core curriculum by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This theme emphasises on protection of the environment, importance of appropriate access and utilisation of biological and genetic resources as well as the role of human beings in the protection of the environment. Continue reading on IMU News.
  • AMSA-IMU Organised Virtual National Anatomy and Pathology Summit
National Anatomy and Pathology Summit (NAPS) is an annual students’ conference event organised by Asian Medical Students Association (AMSA) – IMU. This year, the event was initially planned to be held in the month of April at IMU but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event had to be postponed. However, the committee was determined to face the challenges and conduct the summit regardless of the pandemic, resulting in NAPS being held on an online platform on 30 May 2020. Despite this being their first time organising an online event, the entire committee worked extremely hard to put everything together for this summit. With a total of more than 80 participants, 5 speakers, 2 quiz moderators and 13 organisers, the NAPS this year turned out to be a success. Read the full article on IMU News.

Achievements

  • IMU Team is First Runner Up at North Borneo Intervarsity Surgical Quiz Competition
Team IMU, comprising Year 5 medical students, finished as the first runner-up at The North Borneo Intervarsity Surgical Quiz competition, a national competition that invites medical undergraduates from various local universities to compete in a series of surgical related questions and quizzes. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • Prof Igor Nikolayevich Iezhitsa and Prof Renu Agarwal
Prof Igor Nikolayevich Iezhitsa and Prof Renu Agarwal from the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics have shared a Gold Award with another three researchers from UniKL for their invention “PhTX-343 as anti-glaucoma agent to alleviate visual impairments” at the International Invention, Innovation & Design Competition 2020 (3iDC2020) organised by Universiti Teknologi MARA.

Views from Our Community

Shahkeerah Kamarul

Student, Medicine

IMU introduces its medical degree that upholds its holistic approach and has garnered a lot of attention from students globally. As a medical student from one of the top medical schools in Malaysia, I am very proud to be accepted in this university that provides a curriculum which trains students to apply critical knowledge, thus preparing us to be holistic and competent doctors in the future. They divide IMU Medical degree into two stages, which are the Medical Sciences and Clinical Sciences. IMU curriculum in medical sciences specifically are very thorough that allow students to be on par with students of top universities in the world, especially those in the United States of America as it amalgamates curriculum from the USMLE. My experience as a preclinical (Medical Sciences) student who has undergone these changes is very much challenging at first. However, the adequate resources provided by the School of Medicine has helped me to boost my grades, especially in critical times like this. From my experience throughout my Medical Sciences years, IMU has definitely prepared us not only theoretically but also practically to face our Clinical Sciences years with multitudinous efforts such as excellent clinical skills sessions, hospital attachments and also clinical case discussions under the tutelage of committed lecturers, it has shed some light on our curiosity of the upcoming clinical years. Although facing a challenging year with the recent pandemic, IMU has always prioritised their students and is trying to offer the best solutions that favour students’ current situation. I should award the lecturers with the highest praises, as they are always accessible throughout the day, even on weekends. Some of them will go beyond their working hours to entertain the needs of the students in this challenging time.   The School of Medicine has always been supportive of student development, especially in leadership skills by allowing students to take part in various conferences, competitions and leadership programmes and be part of the event as a main committee alongside with reputable professors from all over the world. These experiences somehow help students to grow beyond the medical field, shaping us to be an all-rounder. If I were to turn back time and choose again, I would definitely choose IMU again and again. I hope to see more IMU Alumni engraving their names on the international plaque.

Tee Chen Giap

Student, Medicine

The curriculum emphasises on clinical exposure even during the early pre-Clinical phase of training, which eases the integration of pre-clinical students into their clinical phase of training via hospital visits, exposure rotations in various departments and simulated clinical learning. Online resources like Up-To-Date and AMBOSS also complements our learning within the hospital environment, off-campus and on campus sessions as well. Finally, IMU provides various avenues for students to strive to be better versions of themselves via clubs, societies, conferences, competitions and networking opportunities which further enriched my student experience. All in all, I am glad be part of the School of Medicine in IMU and I am excited to see new frontiers IMU will go into for the coming years.

Dr Sushela Devi Somanath

Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, Microbiology Department

I am with IMU since 1994 and at that time it was just a fledgling university amongst the other bigger universities in the country. It started as a little seed in the minds of its founders- Tan Sri Dr Kamal Salih, Dr Mei Ling Young, Dr Saidi Hashim and Prof Ong Kok Hai. Together they roped in two leading medical educationists -Professor Ian Hart and Professor Ron Harden and a STAR was born. Together with our partner schools, we built a one of its kind medical university in Malaysia. We literally started off with very few amenities, a small building, and an even smaller number of staff. However, managers, academics and non- academics alike worked towards a common goal, beating the odds, and forging ahead to create a unique learning environment which would allow our students and faculty to thrive and grow. Hence, we have arrived at a good place today and are determined to move forward together with our partner schools and our students. IMU is growing day by day and soon we will be having our very own hospital. This fills me with a sense of awe as to how we began and to what we have now achieved. I have a deep respect for how our faculty and support services have bent over backwards to serve our students. In all my numerous years, I have seen many students walk through these corridors and emerging as dedicated professionals. It fills us all with pride to see them as responsible, caring, and dedicated professionals. I hope that the School of Medicine continues to surge ahead with new innovations in teaching and learning and a commitment to create a better tomorrow for our students.

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