WHY JOIN THE MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION?
BECAUSE.............
The Malaysian Medical Association is the largest association that represents all doctors in our country. It was formed in 1959 and currently, we have 13,000 members. The aim of joining is to stay united under one roof and be represented. It is your only voice.....a doctor's voice!!
Being a doctor, you are privileged to qualify as a member of this esteemed organization.
Our Objectives are :
(a) To promote and maintain the honour and interest of the profession of medicine in all its branches and in every one of its segments and help to sustain the professional standards of medical ethics.
(b) To serve as the vehicle of the integrated voice of the whole profession and all or each of its segments both in relation to its own special problems and in relation to educating and directing public opinion on the problems of public health as affecting the community at large.
(c) To participate in the conduct of medical education, as may be appropriate.
(d) To promote social, cultural and charitable activities in building a united Malaysian nation.
Enjoy the benefits and know what's happening to your profession.
The list of BENEFITS is endless.................................
- CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
CPD points in future will be important in renewal of the Annual Practicing Certificate. Non-members have to pay an annual fee of RM50.00 for registration of CPD points with the Malaysian Medical Council. For MMA members, this is done for you absolutely free.
- PUBLICATIONS
The monthly issue of BERITA MMA keeps you abreast of what's happening to the medical profession. The MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA, the main journal of the association whose articles are indexed in the INDEX MEDICUS will be sent to you (upon request). The SINGAPORE MEDICAL JOURNAL can be subscribed directly from the Singapore Medical Association.
The details are as follows :
Singapore Medical Association
2 College Road
Level 2, Alumni Medical Cenre
Singapore 169850
Tel No : 02-6223 1264
Fax No : 02-6224 7827
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SCHOMOS (SECTION CONCERNING HOUSE OFFICERS, MEDICAL OFFICERS AND SPECIALISTS)
The Government doctors section of the MMA. Problems can be channeled through your representatives at the State and National levels. The ExCo meets officials from the Ministry of Health, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), etc. on a regular basis. MMA is your voice!! YOUR CALL ALLOWANCES NOW IS BECAUSE OF THIS!!!
- PPSMMA (PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS SECTION OF MMA)
The private doctors section of the MMA. Looks after the welfare of doctors in the private sector. Advise on getting started in private practice and a voice for the important policy issues affecting private sector doctors.
- DIRECT ACCESS CREDIT CARDS
Visa and Master cards (basic and gold) are available with no joining or annual fee - a saving up to RM200.00 annually. Supplementary cards are also available on similar terms.
- MMA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
You get unrecorded leave to attend. Meet old and new friends from other States. Lots of fun and laughter, activities, banquets and discussions on important issues affecting our community and profession. Spouses and kids are included.
- MMA FOUNDATION
Kindly contact Mrs Josephine Nathan for more details at 03-4042 7319
- WORKSHOPS ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
You will be invited to attend workshops on current contemporary issues such as Health Financing, Restructuring of Public Health Sector, Liberalization of Professional Health Services with respect to Globalization, etc.
- INSURANCE SERVICES
A special motor insurance deal with AON (formerly Alexander & Alexander) has been undertaken. Amazing features - NO EXCESS and NO LOADING. For Klang Valley residents, there is also IMMEDIATE AUTHORISATION OF VEHICLE REPAIRS. You even get a car for RM45.00 per day, while your car is in the workshop, if available.
- MEDICO-LEGAL DEFENCE
MMA assists in arranging medico-legal and coverage, namely Medical Protection Society and Malaysian Medical Indemnity Insurance.
- SOCIAL COMMUNITY/EVENTS
Community service projects, games, fellowships, etc.
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SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
Available at the MMA House for a subsidized fee of only RM45.00 per night. This is subject to conditions.
- MMA Committees
Under the MMA banner, we have several Committees and Societies. You can join them if you have the relevant expertise, qualifications or interests.
MMA COMMITTEES
- SCHOMOS National Working Committee
- PPSMMA National Working Committee
- Health Insurance Committee
- Constitution & Resolutions Review Committee
- Committee for the Health of the Older Person
- Plantation Medicine Committee
- Committee on Women's Health Issues
- Insurance Committee
- Computer Technical Committee
- X-Ray Liaison Committee
- CPR Committee
- House Management Committee
- Substance Abuse Committee
- Action on Smoking & Health Committee
- AIDS Action Committee
- Accident Prevention Committee
- Ethics Committee
- SOCSO Committee
- MJM Editorial Board
- Berita MMA Editorial Board
- Adolescent Health Committee
- National Health Plan Committee
- Committee on Managed Care
- CPD Committee
- Election Committee
- Committee on Avoidable Disabilities
- Committee on the Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence
MMA SOCIETIES
- Ophthalmological Society
- Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (SOEM), MMA
- Society of Sports Medicine, MMA
- Society of MMA Medical Students
- Public Health Society
MMA REPRESENTATION
- Malaysian Professional Center (BIM)
- Malaysian Road Safety Council
- Malaysian Association for the Blind
- Kedah Health Board
- Malaysian Rehabilitation Council
- Medic Alert Foundation
- Council of the Confederation of Scientific and Technological Association of Malaysia (COSTAM)
- Radiological Advisory Committee, Ministry of Health
- Committee of Study the Problem of Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Ministry of Health
- Essential Drug List (Ministry of Health)
- Malaysian Society of Quality Health
- MAKNA Council
- Majlis Penilaian Teknologi Kesihatan,Ministry of Health
- Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC)
- Curriculum Development Committee of the Ministry of Health
- SIRIM
- Lembaga Bidan-Ministry of Health
- Lembaga Perlesenan Atom
- Malaysian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis
- Poisons Board
- National Advisory Council on Occupational Health and Safety (NACOH)
- Malaysian Red Crescent Society
- Estate Hospital Assistants Registration Board
- St. John's Ambulance
- Majlis Penasihat Pelindung Pengguna Kebangsaan (MPPPK) MDTCA
- Drug Control Authority
- National Committee on Managed Care Organisations
- Lembaga Pembantu Perubatan (Pendaftaran), Ministry of Health
WHEN TO JOIN?
Membership is effective from 1 January and ends on 31 December annually. Therefore, it is advisable to join early in the year.
WHO TO CONTACT?
For assistance, please contact your nearest MMA / SCHOMOS / PPS representatives or MMA Headquarters at :
MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
MMA House, 124, Jalan Pahang
53000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel No : 03-4041 1375 (hunting line)
Fax No : 03-4041 8187 or 4041 9929
Email : info@mma.org.my (General Enquiries)
HOW TO JOIN?
Just complete the membership form and submit it with a copy of your Malaysian Medical Council Registration Certificate.
Email : membership@mma.org.my or aids@mma.org.my (Membership matters)
Email : insurance@mma.org.my (Insurance matters)