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The Beginning
The need for a professional organisation to assure the maintenance of a high standard of professional and ethical practice had been recognised since the late 1950s. In 1957, the Academy of Medicine was duly founded in Singapore. Unlike the Colleges in the United Kingdom and Australia it was decided that in the context of Malaysia-Singapore, it would be more appropriate to form a specialist organisation embracing all specialities.
Academy of Medicine of Malaysia – Founded 1966
Following the separation of Singapore from Malaysia on 9th August, 1965, an autonomous Academy of Medicine of Malaysia was formed in 1966. It was registered on 22nd December, 1966 under the Societies Act (1966). Like the Academy of Medicine in Singapore, the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia embraces all specialities in medicine. The motto of the Academy of Medicine is “Terus Maju” (‘progress ahead’). YBhg Tan Sri Mohd. Din bin Ahmad, the first Malaysian Director-General of Health, was elected the first Master of the Academy of Medicine. The founder members were to be the specialists from Malaysia who were already members of the Academy of Medicine in Singapore.
Entry Into the Academy
In order to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical practice, entry into the Academy of Medicine is based on stringent requirements. Candidates must possess a recognised higher professional qualification and are certified to be specialists by the appropriate authorities. The applications of the candidates are vetted by the censors who forward them to the Council for approval. Members and Fellows are entitled to use the letters AM and FAMM after their names. (click here for Membership Form, Nomination Form for Fellowship)
Honorary Membership
The roll of the distinguished Hcond Prime Minister, the late Tun Dr. Ismail, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and the late Tun Tan Siew Sin, former Minister of Finance. Amongst others, YABhg Tun Mohd. Suffian b. Hashim, former Lord President oonorary Members includes YAB Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, Prime Minister of Malaysia, the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, the first Prime Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak, the sef Malaysia, Sir Ian Todd, former President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Professor Michael Rosen, President of the College of Anaesthetists in the United Kingdom and Sir Raymond Hoffenberg, former President, Royal College of Physicians of London.
The Tun Ismail Oration
In 1974, the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia inaugurated the Tun Dr. Ismail Oration in memory of the late Deputy Prime Minister and Honorary Member of the Academy.
Tun Abdul Razak Research Award
In 1982, with an annual grant from the Kuok foundation, a Research Award was established and named the Tun Abdul Razak Research Award after our second Prime Minister.
Young Investigator’s Award
The academy of Medicine of Malaysia initiated the Young Investigator’s Award in 1976 to encourage young doctors to participate in the proceedings of the Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine.
Royal College of Physicians of London – Academy of Medicine of Malaysia Medal
The aim of encouraging younger doctors in Malaysia to pursue research was felt important enough for the Royal College of Physicians to sponsor, from 1989, a joint medal and a cash grant of ê500 for the best research effort in clinical medicine.
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