UiTM has approval to conduct training courses for cardiothoracic surgeons, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) has been granted accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to conduct training courses for cardiothoracic surgeons since 2020, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir.

He said the accredited programmes included the Master of Surgical Science in Cardiothoracic and Doctorate of Cardiothoracic Surgery programmes.

Zambry said the ministry was ready to help with issues concerning the medical parallel pathway programme offered by the Health Ministry and courses in public universities accredited by the MQA.

"The cabinet has discussed this matter and has agreed to establish a committee to resolve issues involving the parallel pathway and local master's programme.