Which medical qualifications are exempt from MQA accreditation?

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Medical Qualifications Exempt from MQA Accreditation

Foreign medical qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) or those obtained through the Parallel Pathways programme managed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) are exempt from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) accreditation process. This exemption is in place because these qualifications are not derived from training programmes conducted within Malaysia.
Foreign Qualifications Acknowledged by MMC

The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) acknowledges foreign medical specialisation qualifications that are pursued entirely in other countries or through partnerships with local institutions. These qualifications are recognised for the purpose of specialist registration in the National Specialist Register (NSR).
Parallel Pathways Programme

The Parallel Pathways programme, administered by the Ministry of Health (MOH), also offers a route to medical specialisation. The MOH's role in this programme is to prepare the necessary facilities for candidates to undertake their examinations, rather than providing the training itself.
Rationale for Exemption

The exemption from MQA accreditation for these specific qualifications stems from the fact that the training is not being delivered within Malaysia. Consequently, the standard accreditation process applied to domestic training programmes is deemed unnecessary for qualifications obtained through these foreign or parallel pathways.
Joint Agreement on Quality Assurance

A joint meeting involving the MMC, MQA, MOH, and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) on June 15 recommended and agreed upon this exemption. The MMC and MQA will collaborate to ensure that all medical specialisation education programmes offered in the country, whether local or foreign-affiliated, meet established quality standards.

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