Tuanku Muhriz launches ‘The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh International Strategy‘

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 -- The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir today launched ‘The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh International Strategy To Support Surgeons and Dentists Around The Globe’ at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (PPUKM) here.

Also present was the Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Aishah Rohani Almarhum Tengku Besar Mahmud.

The international strategy was launched with the objective to support surgeons and dentists worldwide through education, training and examinations to advocate for the highest standards of surgical and dental care, focusing on worldwide patient safety standards and practices.

During the event, vice-president of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Pala Rajesh said the current shortage of surgeons in Malaysia, a growing elderly population plus ongoing trends towards increased healthcare utilisation have all contributed to a higher demand for surgical services.

“The country needs more surgeons in the future and RCSEd wants to encourage junior doctors and medical students at their clinical years to pursue their career in surgery and to review the available options.

“RSCEd’s role is not just developing the profession but to develop individuals. Surgical training is amongst the longest career pathways in medicine,” he said, adding that surgeons not only need technical ability but also good academic knowledge.

Based in Scotland with a membership of 27,000 from over 100 countries, RCSEd has influenced the healthcare policy across the United Kingdom and is now paving its way through Malaysia to reach across the ASEAN region.

In 2018, RCSEd announced a collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to create RCSEd Malaysia in order to better serve the needs of existing and future members in the development of their career.

The international strategy also showcases the parties’ commitment to deliver, promote and influence excellence and advancement in surgical practice through leadership, innovation and standards in education, training, examinations and continuing professional development as well as encouraging surgical profession as the career of choice.

-- BERNAMA