Qualifications and specialist registration
Dr Kartini Farah Rahim is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and on the National Specialist Register. She trained in Ireland, the United Kingdom and Malaysia.
Registration
Registration numbers are listed so that patients, journalists and colleagues can check them.
| Register | Number | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) registration | 43483 | Malaysian Medical Council |
| National Specialist Register (Dermatology) | 128619 | National Specialist Register of Malaysia |
| National Specialist Register (Internal Medicine) | 128619 | National Specialist Register of Malaysia |
| General Medical Council (UK) registration | 5204337 | General Medical Council (UK) |
Qualifications
| Qualification | Full title | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBCh BAO | Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics | University College Dublin, Ireland | |
| MRCP (UK) | Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom | Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom | 2007 |
| Dip Derm (Glasgow) | Diploma in Dermatology | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow | 2005 |
| Adv M Derm (UKM) | Advanced Master of Dermatology | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | 2011 |
| FAADV | Fellow of the Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology | Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology |
Clinical and academic career
- 2004
Dermatology Research Fellow
Dundee, Scotland. Began her dermatology career as a research fellow in Dundee, Scotland.
- 2005
Diploma in Dermatology
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Awarded the Diploma in Dermatology while working and training in the United Kingdom.
- 2007
MRCP (UK)
Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom. Elected to membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, then returned to Malaysia.
- 2011
Advanced Master of Dermatology
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Completed advanced dermatology training at UKM.
-
Physician and Dermatologist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Hospital Serdang. Served as a physician and dermatologist in two of Malaysia’s major public hospitals.
- 2007 onwards
Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Dermatology
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Taught and trained future doctors for more than ten years after returning from the United Kingdom.
- 2015 – 2017
Chairperson, National Skin Day (Hari Kulit Kebangsaan)
Malaysia. Chaired National Skin Day from its first year, and became active in patient support groups, awareness campaigns and health writing from 2015.
- Today
Consultant Dermatologist
Avisena Specialist Hospital and Avisena Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital, Shah Alam. Sees adults and children with a broad range of skin conditions.
Advisory and leadership roles
- Vice-President, Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (PEKA)
- Board Member, Filbert’s Foundation for Furry Friends (F3)
- Media Advisor, Malaysia Eczema Support Community (MESC)
- Main Medical Advisor, Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support Group Malaysia
- Main Medical Advisor, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Pesakit Ichthyosis Malaysia (PEKIM)
This information comes from Dr Kartini’s own records and her specialist profiles at Avisena Specialist Hospital and Avisena Women’s & Children’s Specialist Hospital.
Questions about Dr Kartini’s credentials
How can I verify Dr Kartini’s specialist registration?
Search for her name or registration number on the Malaysian Medical Council’s public register and on the National Specialist Register. Dr Kartini’s MMC number is 43483 and her National Specialist Register number is 128619, covering dermatology and internal medicine.
What does MRCP (UK) mean?
MRCP (UK) is Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, a postgraduate qualification in internal medicine awarded after written and clinical examinations. Dr Kartini became a member in 2007.
What is FAADV?
FAADV stands for Fellow of the Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, a professional body for dermatologists across Asia.
Is Dr Kartini also registered in the United Kingdom?
Dr Kartini holds General Medical Council (UK) registration number 5204337, from her years of training and work in the United Kingdom.