To provide training in General Neurology, so as to be competent as independent Clinical Neurologist, including performance of electromyography and the interpretation of electroencephalography, so as to be eligible for National Specialist Register (NSR) in Neurology
1. The candidates should hold an Internal Medicine certification, or a basic medical degree, according to the accreditation requirements in the candidates’ host countries.
2. The candidates should hold a practicing certificate with the Malaysian Medical Council.
3. The candidates should have of suitable character and good work attitude.
4. The candidates should be competent in English.
The training is for a period of 36 months, with rotation to different subspecialties within general neurology, as well as clinical neurophysiology (electromyography and electroencephalography).
The training program consists of didactic and interactive component.
DIDACTIC component is based on:
1. The weekly lectures in Clinical Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Neuropsychiatry conducted by the Division as in the appendix.
2. Participation of conferences and workshop organized by the professional bodies such as Malaysian Society of Neurosciences, and ASEAN Neurological Association.
INTERACTIVE component is based on:
1. Participation in the case conferences and ward rounds as listed in the appendix, and management of the relevant in-patients and outpatients.
2. For neurophysiology procedures, i.e., EEG and EMG; to observe, performed under supervision / independently; and interpretation of the results.
3. Writing of case reports.
AUDITING AND ASSESSMENT is based on:
1. Continuous assessment by the supervisors.
2. Keeping of log book on the cases and procedures observed, supervised and performed.
3. Participation of external certification such as the ASEPA-ASNA EEG examination.
4. The candidate is required to sit for the Ministry of Health Neurology Exit Viva Examination.