MASTER OF SURGERY (PLASTIC SURGERY)
Introduction
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia with collaboration of Ministry of Health of Malaysia has been given a task to start a training programme in plastic surgery which started in July 2001. The Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) degree programme is aimed to produce the highest standard of professional skill and competent specialist in practicing plastic surgery. In this programme, students are exposed to the theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to all the subspecialities. Students also required to undertake a research project in order to complete the Master of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) degree programme.
Admission requirement
Applicants should possess the following:
- Candidate MUST possess Medical Degree, such as MBBS, MD, MBChB or equivalent qualification accepted by the University Senate and is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council [MMC].
- Candidate MUST also possess at least 2 years experience after graduation, either in hospitals or other institutions certified and accepted by the University Senate.
Extra requirement for M.S [Plastic Surgery] - Minimum eighteen (18) months experiences in General Surgery and six (6) months in other surgical base postings as a medical officer.
- Local candidates are also required to attend a pre-test/ interview before the final selection.
- Foreign candidates are required to go through a 3 to 6 months clinical attachment and assessment at the respective department prior admission.
- Candidate MUST also in good physical and mental condition.
Durations
- Full time based only.
- Minimum candidature is 4 years and maximum 7 years.
Course Details
This course is a four year training program in Plastic Surgery. The Phase I (Year 1) is the Basic Surgical Sciences and Basic topics in plastic surgery and the Phase II (Year 2 & 3) is for Plastic surgical trainee. The Phase III (Year 4) is for Specialist in training.
Phase |
Year |
Curriculum and Training Place |
Assessment |
I |
1 |
· Basic surgical sciences · Basic principles in plastic surgery · Clinical responsibility at plastic surgical services · Log book |
Continuous supervisor assessment Professional examination I |
II |
2 & 3 |
· Clinical responsibilities in plastic surgical services · Case reports · Log book · Dissertation (starting in year 2) · Learning of plastic surgical topic in packages. (A series of seminars will be organized twice annually · Research activities, CPC and attending conferences · Elective posting for 6 months (external training center) |
Continuous supervisor assessment Annual viva-voce examination |
III |
4 |
· Clinical responsibilities in plastic surgical services · Learning of plastic surgical topic in packages. (continuation of phase II) · Log book · Case report |
Professional examination II |
Information
Further information regarding the programme can be obtained from:
Prof. Dr. Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman
Coordinator,
Reconstructive Sciences Unit,
School of Medical Sciences,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus,
16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Tel: (6)09-767 6894
Fax: (6)09-767 6909
Email:
or;
Institute of Postgraduate Studies,
Health Campus,
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
16150 Kubang Kerian,
Kelantan Malaysia.
Tel: (6)09-767 2384/ +609 767 2380
Email:
Application
Application can be made at http://www.ips.usm.my.
MMed Students Graduated Under Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Programme
2005
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Aravazhi Ananda Dorai |
Laser Doppler Monitoring Of Free Flaps In Reconstructive Microsurgery. |
2005 |
2. |
Dr. Wu Loo Yee |
Efficacy Of Tropical Tocotrienol In The Prevention Of Hypertrophic Scarring In The Rabbit Ear Model. |
2005 |
3. |
Dr. Wan Azman Wan Sulaiman |
Risk Identification For MSX1 Mutation In Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip And Palate Deformities For The Formulation Of Prevention Strategies. |
2005 |
4. |
Dr. Leow Aik Ming |
A Comparative Study Of The Dried Human Amnion With Hydrocolloid Dressing In The Treatment Of Split Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites. |
2005 |
5. |
Dr. Mohamed Faizal Ali |
Vascularized Soft Tissue Engineered Constructs: An Experimental Model In Rats. |
2005 |
2006
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Mohammad Ali Mat Zin |
Effects Of Morinda Citrifolia On Ischemic-Reperfused Myocutaneous Flaps In An Animal. |
2006 |
2. |
Dr. Oommen George a/l T.O George |
Chitosan Derivative As A Scaffold For Autologous Tissue Engineering In An Isolated Silicone Construct: Utilizing The Deep Inferior Epigastric Arteriovenous Pedicle. An Experimental L Study In Rats. |
2006 |
2007
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Zairizam Zakaria |
Randomized Double-Blinded Trial To Study The Efficacy Of Topical Tocotrienol In The Prevention Of Hypertrophic Scars.
|
2007 |
2. |
Dr. Ng Hian Chan |
A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study Of Vacuum-Assisted Closure (VAC) Therapy In Hospital University Sains Malaysia.
|
2007 |
3. |
Dr. Cheong You Wei |
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Chitosan On Neovascularization And Tissue Responses In Vivo: An Experimental Study In Rabbits.
|
2007 |
2008
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Shawaltul Akhma Harun Nor Rashid |
The Effect Of Vitamin E On Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Level In Human Fibroblast Cell Culture.
|
2008 |
2. |
Dr. Hasnul Zamani Haroon |
The Characteristic Of Pediatric Burns Patients In Kelantan.
|
2008 |
2009
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Shah Jumaat Mohd Yussof |
Biocompatibility Evaluation Of Human Grade Chitosan Derivative, Human Skin Allograft & Integra In Rats.
|
2009 |
2. | Dr. Ibrahim Hassan Omar Hassan |
Soft Tissue Characteristics Of Repaired Cleft Lip And Palate Of Malay Children In Kelantan.
|
2009 |
3. |
Dr. Izety Shezlinda Noran |
Nasalance Score Analysis Among Malay Population With Non Syndromic Cleft Palate (With Or Without Cleft LIP) In Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
|
2009 |
2010
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Khoo Teng Lye |
Single Pedicle Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap Versus Bipedicle Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery And Superficial External Pudental Artery Flap : The Flap Perfusion And Viability Study In The Rabbit Model.
|
2010 |
2. |
Dr. Farrah-Hani Imran |
A Comparative Study Of Tualang Honey Hydrogel With Safecare Hydrogel Dressing In The Treatment Of Split-Skin Graft Donor Sites.
|
2010 |
3. |
Dr. Salmi Mohamed Sukur |
In Vivo Evaluations Of Wound Healing And Anti-Microbial Properties Of Tualang Honey Using A Full Thickness Burn Wound In Sprague Dawley Rats.
|
2010 |
4. |
Dr. Marzida Abd. Latib |
Effects Of Garcinia Mangostana Linn. On Wound Healing In Experimental Wound Models In Rats : A Preliminary Study.
|
2010 |
5. |
Dr. Khoo Yan Teng |
In Vivo Evaluation Of The Angiogenic And Antimicrobial Properties Of Tualang Honey Using A Full- Thickness Burn Wounds In Animal Model In Comparison To Hydrofibre.
|
2010 |
2011
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Arman Zaharil Mat Saad |
The Efficacy Of Tualang Honey As A Wound Dressing For Full Thickness Wound In Animal Model.
|
2011 |
2. |
Dr. Ehfa Bujang Safawi |
A Comparison Between The Effectiveness Of Lycra And Silicon Pressure Garments For Treatment Of Hypertrophic Scar In Burns.
|
2011 |
3. |
Dr. Shamala a/p Durairajayanagam |
Anthropometric Measurement Of The Lip-Nose Complex Among Young Adults In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
|
2011 |
4. |
Dr. Ramesh a/l Sasidaran |
In Vitro And Vivo Comparison Of Different Grades Of Chitosan With Common Surgical Hemostats.
|
2011 |
2012
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Wan Syazli Rodzain Wan Ahmad Kamal |
A Comparative Study On The Effect Of Ischemic Preconditioning Of Different Intraoperative Ischemic Times During The Surgical Transfer Of Free Vascularized Bone Graft Models In Rabbits.
|
2012 |
2013
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Jagjeet Singh a/l Ranjoth Singh |
Comparison Of Wound Healing Rates Of Wounds Treated With Cultured Epithelial Autografts, Allografts And Xenografts With The Use Of A Silicone Barrier Device In A Rabbit Model.
|
2013 |
2014
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Fatimah Mohd Nor | A Prospective Multi-Center Single Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Chitosan Film Versus Duoderm Extra Thin On Superficial Wounds. | 2014 |
2. |
Dr. Umayaal Shahlini a/p Selvaprahasam |
A Study On Anthropometric Breast Measurements In The Malay Population In Malaysian Women.
|
2014 |
2015
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Daphne Dewi Anak Stephen Kalong |
A Comparative Nasal Anthropometric Measurement In Unilateral Cleft Lip And Palate Patients After Rhinoplasty And Normal Population.
|
2015 |
2. |
Dr. Muhammad Firdaus Abas |
Patient-Reported Outcome Survey Post Primary Cleft Lip And Palate Surgery In Hospital Kuala Lumpur Using Child Oral Health Impact Profile (Cohip) Questionnaire.
|
2015 |
3. | Dr. Akmal Azim Ahmad Alwi |
A Prospective Multicenter Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Chitosan Sponge Versus Allevyn R On Exudative Wounds.
|
2015 |
4. | Dr. Kong Chee Kwan |
Prospective, Randomized Trial To Study The Benefit And Risk Of Bupivacaine With Epinephrine Infiltration Before Harvesting Of Skin Graft Under General Anesthesia.
|
2015 |
5. | Dr. Mohd Shakir Bathusha Mohd Hussain |
A Comparative Study Of The Effects Of Ascorbic Acid And Tualang Honey On Skin Flap Of Reverse Sural Fasciocutaneous Flap In A Smoking Rabbit Model.
|
2015 |
6. | Dr. Shariza Baharuddin |
Study Of Skin Paddle And Donor Site Morbidity Of Myocutaneous Latissimus Dorsi Free Flap For Reconstruction Of Large Defect.
|
2015 |
7. | Dr. Kathleen Chang Yee Kuin |
Wound Healing Properties Of Chitosan Skin Regenerating Template In Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats.
|
2015 |
2016
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. William Tiong Hok Chuon |
Palatal Clef Dimension In Patients With Unilateral Cleft Lip And Palate Among Ethnic Malays’: An Implication On Surgical Outcome.
|
2016 |
2. |
Dr. Hamidah Mohd Zainal |
A Study On Factors Contributing To Burn Mortality Among Burn Injuries In 10 Years Review (2005- 2014).
|
2016 |
2017
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Chai Siew Cheng |
Microvascular Perfusion And Endothelial Function Changes With Arteriovenous Fistula Creation In Chronic Kidney Disease.
|
2017 |
2. |
Dr. Chooi Lai Kuan |
Effect Of Different Types Of Hand Exercise On Hand Vessel Caliber In Healthy Subjects.
|
2017 |
3. |
Dr. Farah Hany Omar |
A Study Of Skin Paddle Perforators Of Free Fibula Osteoseptocutaneous Flap In Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
|
2017 |
4. |
Dr. Ilyasak Hussin |
Cultural Beliefs On Causes Of Cleft Lip And Palate And Effectiveness Of Presurgical Counseling In Malaysian Population: A Multicenter Study.
|
2017 |
2018
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Saliza Ainuddin Yeap |
Comparative Study Of Impact Of Pre-Surgical Orthopedics Appliances In Bilateral Cleft Lip And Palate (BCLP) Patients.
|
2018 |
2. |
Dr. Koh Khai Luen |
The Influence Of Transdermal Gel Formulated Sildenafil On Rabbit Skin Flap Survival – An Experimental Study.
|
2018 |
3. |
Dr. Nur Shazwani Farah Mydin Siddik |
A Study On Variants Of Facial Injuries In Relation To The Usage Of Motorcycle Helmet And The Velocity.
|
2018 |
4. |
Dr. Siti Fatimah Nor Mat Johar |
Analysis Of Post Major Burns Compilation And Psychological Challenges In Recovery.
|
2018 |
5. |
Dr. Tang Weng Jun |
Microcalcification Of The Arterial Wall And Maturation Of The Arteriovenous Fistula.
|
2018 |
6. |
Dr. Zosimo Ken L. Jimeno IV |
Pattern In Wrinkle Formation In Different Age Groups In Female Kelantanese Population.
|
2018 |
2019
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Adzim Poh Yuen Wen |
A Prospective Multi-Center Single Blinded Randomized Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Gamat Gel In Comparison With Hydrogel As A Treatment In Skin Graft Donor Site.
|
2019 |
2. |
Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad Zaidi |
Randomized Double-Blinded Trial To Study The Efficacy Of Tropical Herbal Product Curcuma Xanthorrhiza (Temulawak) In The Treatment Of Hyperpigmented Scar For Split Skin Graft Donor Area.
|
2019 |
3. |
Dr. Ariffuddin Ishak |
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: A Survey Of Surgeons’ And Patients’ Perception.
|
2019 |
4. |
Dr. Evelyn Hoh Yoke Ling |
Analysis Of Pre-Operative Measurements In Unilateral Cleft Lip Patients Towards The Outcome Of Secondary Cleft Deformities In Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
|
2019 |
5. |
Dr. Khoo Kay Wai |
Quality Of Life And Satisfaction Of Post-Mastectomy Patients With Or Without Breast Reconstruction.
|
2019 |
6. |
Dr. Lee Shi Zhen |
Long Term Study Of Long Term Functional Outcome Of Meek Micrografting Versus Conventional Split Thickness Skin Grafting In Patients With Burns At Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
|
2019 |
7. |
Dr. Woo Qi Jie |
Study Of Outcome Of Traumatic Exposed Bone After Coverage With Flap : Incidence Of Osteomyelitis In Relation To Exposed Bone Length.
|
2019 |
8. |
Dr. Siti Muyassarah Rusli |
A Multi Healthcare Centre Study Of Post Abdominoplasty Effect On The Weight Changes Trend In Malaysia.
|
2019 |
9. |
Dr. Akmal Hisham Miswan |
Analysis Of Attractive Face In Malay Malaysian Women.
|
2019 |
10. |
Dr. Tan Yen Peng @ Anna Tan |
20 Years Review On Complicated Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer And Its Related Problems In Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia.
|
2019 |
2020
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Seow Sul Na |
Awareness Of First Aids In Burn Injuries: A Survey The Population Of East Coast And Central Of Malaysia
|
2020 |
2. |
Dr. Chai Koh Siang |
The Outcome Of Delayed Revascularization In Lower Extremity Vascular Injury
|
2020 |
3. |
Dr. Harwinder Singh |
Anthropometric Measurement Of The Lip-Nose Complex In Malay Children From Age 1 Month To 1 Year Old In Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
|
2020 |
4. |
Dr. Nicholas Franklin |
Keloids: Multicentre Study On The Outcome Of Multimodality Management
|
2020 |
5. |
Dr. Ahmad Rizal Abdul Hamid |
The Psychological Impact Of Facial Trauma
|
2020 |
6. |
Dr. Mohd Shahrul Suondoh |
Distribution Of Anterolateral Thigh Flap Perforator Vessels And Its Clinical Application In Reconstructive Surgery
|
2020 |
7. |
Dr. Mohd Jeremi Jeffrey |
Body Image Perception In Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip And Palate
|
2020 |
8. |
Dr. Lee Jia Yuan |
A Multicenter Study Of Clinicopathological Features And Prognostic Factors Of Cutaneous Melanoma In Malaysia
|
2020 |
9. |
Dr. Sophia Heng Si Ling |
Spinal Changes Post Unilateral Mastectomy In Women With And Without Immediate Autologous Breast Reconstruction
|
2020 |
2021
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Muhammad Izzuddin Hamzan |
Aesthetically Ideal Breast Preference Among Plastic Surgeons And General Population
|
2021 |
2. |
Dr. Mior Faiq Mior Abu Tahrin |
Patterns Of Maxillofacial Fracture In Relation To Helmet Usage And Velocity Among Motorcyclists
|
2021 |
3. |
Dr. Ismaliza Ismail |
Review Of Hypospadias: Type, Repair Technique, Fistula Rate In 2 Centers Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia & Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab Ll, Kelantan
|
2021 |
4. |
Dr. Ahmed Mustafa Abdullah Hamdan |
Psychological Problems In Pediatric Burn Patients At Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
|
2021 |
5. |
Dr. Kasthuri a/p Shamugam |
Perception Of Plastic Surgery Among Healthcare Professionals And Public In Hospital Kuala Lumpur
|
2021 |
6. |
Dr. Adriana Sigang Langat |
Evaluation Of Artificial Intelligent Tools And Conventional Method For Determining The Total Body Surface Area Of Burn Injury Cases- A Qualitative Study In Comparing Between Mobile Phone Burn Application, 3D Structure Sensor Tool Also Lund And Browder Chart
|
2021 |
7. |
Dr. Saw Joo Ee |
Comparison Study Of Early Effects On Cleft Width And Palatal Width In Non-Syndromic Complete Cleft Lip And Palate Infants With And Without Anterior Palatal Repair At The Time Of Lip Repair And With Normal Infants Of Similar Age
|
2021 |
2022
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Nur Raihana Nordin |
Assessment Of Ear Position In Malaysian Malay Population In Kuala Lumpur
|
2022 |
2. |
Dr. Devanathan a/l Illeghoven |
3D Photogrammetry Of Facial Attractiveness In Malaysian Malay Men
|
2022 |
3. |
Dr. Ho Hui Lian |
Estimation Of Total Body Surface Area Burned: A Comparison Between Burn Unit And Referring Facilities
|
2022 |
4. |
Dr. Yeo Siek Ying |
The Efficacy Of Ultraviolet C Compared to Silver Impregnated Hydrofiber Dressing In Promoting Wound Healing And Inflammatory Responses In Rats Model
|
2022 |
5. |
Dr. Deborah Ding Ying Sang |
Evaluating Diagnostic, Clinical & Histopathologic Factors Affecting Outcome Following Surgical Excision Of Basal Cell Carcinoma And Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A 6 Year Experience In Single Center In Malaysia
|
2022 |
6. |
Dr. Ragnild Anak Redit |
Functional Outcome Of Free Muscle Transfer Following Oncological Resection In Extremity Sarcoma: A Comparison Study Between Neurovacularized And Non Neurovascularized Flaps
|
2022 |
7. |
Dr Thevarasan a/l Ganandran |
Evaluation Of Smartphone Thermal Camera In Perforator Detection: Preoperative Flap Planning Using Dynamic Infrared Thermography
|
2022 |
2023
No |
Student’s Name |
Dissertation Title |
Year Of Graduation |
1. |
Dr. Zara Octavia Markos |
A Cross Sectional, Multicenter Study On Surgical Site Infection (SSI)Rates And Associated Factors Following Pedicled And Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction
|
2023 |
2. |
Dr. Pauline Yap |
Developing Severity Classification Of Cleft Lip Nose Anatomical Deformity In Malaysian Population. A Multicenter Study
|
2023 |
3. | Dr. Nur Afifah Fadzullah |
A Five-Year Review Of Health Care Associated Infections In A Tertiary Burn Unit In Malaysia
|
2023 |
4. |
Dr. Hiew Khee Chun |
Machine Learning Based Model For Predicting Vascular Compromise In Microvascular Free Flap Using Clinical Data
|
2023 |
5. | Dr Azleen Aris |
A Review Of Head And Neck Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma In Department Of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery HKL
|
2023 |
6. | Dr Naim S M Abuzarifa |
Occupational Stress Level And Its Associated Factors Among Malaysian Plastic Surgeons And Plastic Surgery Medical Officers
|
2023 |
7. | Dr Nur Diyana Mohamed Khairi |
Development And Validation Of Artificial Intelligence Tool For Rapid And Accurate Determination Of The Total Body Surface Area Of Burn Injury Case
|
2023 |
8. | Dr Ding Chu Yeh |
Evaluation Of The Outcome Of Sclerotherapy Complications And Predictors Of Treatment Success For Venous Malformations In Hospital Kuala Lumpur
|
2023 |
9. | Dr Mohamad Aizat Rosli |
The Effectiveness Of Stingless Bee (Kelulut) Honey Dressing Versus Conventional Gel Dressing For Wound And Bed Preparation In Diabetic Patients With Cavity Wounds: A Randomized Controlled Trial
|
2023 |
10. | Dr Muath Mamdouh Mahmod Alchalabi |
Long Term Nasolabial Outcome And Patient Satisfaction Post Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair In Patients Aged Above 14 Years In A Single Center
|
2023 |
11. | Dr Izzeddin J J Abualjubain |
Validation Of Tox3 Gene Mutation And Risk Identification In Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip And Palate Deformities In Malay Patients
|
2023 |