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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To practice as a Medical Doctor one would require:
• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
After successful completion, graduates may apply for limited registration with the Malta Medical Council. At this stage, graduates are entitled to apply for a position as a Foundation Doctor. Subsequently, in order to obtain full registration, newly graduated doctors are obliged to undergo The Malta Foundation Programme, a two year mandatory training programme which consists of structured teaching and supervised on-the-job training. During this Basic Specialist Training (BST), Doctors are exposed to the different specialisations. After this two year period, Doctors may obtain the warrant.
Further to completing the Foundation Programme, Doctors are required to pass a proficiency exam in Maltese within a two year period. This is a requirement for specialisation.
After this two year training period, Doctors need to choose their specialisation and undergo further training, which duration will depend on the area of specialisation chosen.
Knowledge and skills
Medical Doctors are expected to have:
• Knowledge of Biology, Human Anatomy and Biochemistry
• The ability to carry out a diagnosis in line with scientific knowledge and principles
• The ability to perform practical procedures such as drawing of blood, blood transfusions, injections and administration of first aid
• The ability to determine which medication to prescribe to patients
• An understanding of ethical and legal principles in the medical setting
• The ability to deliver bad news to patients and relatives
• The ability to listen, evaluate and take immediate action
Transferable skills should include:
• The ability to communicate in a clear and simple manner
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality
• Critical thinking, judgment and decision making capabilities
• Problem solving skills
• Time management and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure and
remain calm in challenging situations
• Leadership and management abilities
• Readiness to work in a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A caring attitude
• A high level of ambition and drive
• A keen interest in science
• A practical orientation
• An approachable manner
• Assertiveness
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