Sunway University has announced a partnership with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to establish a new Medical Doctor programme offering medical doctor training for future doctors.
The collaboration will see Sunway University leveraging UKM’s expertise and the University’s innovative capacity to advance the new Medical Doctor programme. The programme will feature a research-intensive and technology-driven curriculum aimed at developing future medical practitioners proficient in clinical care and health innovations.
Tan Sri Sir Jeffrey Cheah, founder and chairman of Sunway Group said, “The establishment of the Sunway University’s Medical Doctor Programme demonstrates the power of public-private partnership to nurture a new generation of future-ready medical doctors who can transform the medical education landscape for Malaysia and the region. Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University echoed the sentiment, “We believe that the collaboration with UKM serves as a fantastic platform for us to build a new and innovative Medical Doctor Programme at Sunway University that nurtures the holistic development of future medical professionals that care for the people and the planet – saving lives and the planet.
Professor Dato’ Gs. Ts. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Hj. Toriman, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia added, “UKM is proud to collaborate with Sunway University that allows us to support each other in our continuous efforts to serve the needs of the nation and the people of Malaysia. It also represents a significant landmark collaboration that signifies the importance to leverage on the best of public and private enterprises for the greater good.”
The Sunway University Medical Doctor programme is targeted to be launched during Sunway University’s upcoming September 2024 intake upon receiving all the necessary regulatory approvals.
