THE Malaysia-Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) announced that four doctors from its cohort of graduates (Class of 2023) have registered with the National Specialist Register (NSR).
This marks the official recognition of their specialist status and start of MInTFM’s journey to strengthen family medicine standards in Malaysia.
In addition, 12 more graduates had submitted their applications and were currently awaiting approval, while six others were preparing to apply.
This achievement underscored the growing impact of MInTFM and recognition of the Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP) qualification within Malaysia’s healthcare system.
These developments highlight the programme’s commitment towards producing highly qualified family medicine specialists meeting international standards.
“This is a proud moment for MInTFM and for family medicine in Malaysia,” said MInTFM national clinical director Dr Paula Greally.
“It reflects the quality and credibility of the training programme and MICGP qualification and its alignment with global best practices.”
Irish College of GPs chief executive officer Fintan Foy said, “We are delighted to see the first cohort of MInTFM graduates achieving recognition on the NSR.
“This milestone demonstrates the strength of our partnership with Malaysia and the global relevance of the MICGP qualification.
“It is a testament to the dedication of these doctors, clinical and non-clinical staff and the shared commitment to excellence in family medicine.”
As one of Malaysia’s leading postgraduate training programmes in family medicine, MInTFM was developed in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and University College Dublin Malaysia Campus, accredited online medical education iheed, and the Irish College of GPs.
The programme aimed to elevate primary care standards and ensure Malaysian doctors receive world-class training and certification, MInTFM said.
At present, there are 127 trainees completing the four-year internationally recognised training programme spread across all areas of Malaysia.
In December last year, the programme moved into the Academy of Medicine, Putrajaya – its new headquarters and a state-of-the-art educational facility.
