Melaka-Manipal Medical College

1. Melaka-Manipal Medical College A Case Study

2. Background - Conception Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) First Indo-Malaysian joint venture in private medical education Conceived from the ‘Look East Policy’ of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

3. Agreement signed-1993

4. Melaka Campus Inauguration-2001

5. First Batch Graduation-2003

6. JVMC - Partners 1. State Government of Malacca Through Yayasan Melaka Sdn. Bhd. 2. MEMG International Ltd. Through Manipal Academy of Higher Education, a Deemed University, Manipal, India. 3. Indiland Private group interested in creating a centre of excellence in Malaysia 4. Dato K. Pathmanaban family

7. The Programme Five year twinning programme MBBS Degree Admission Curriculum designed to meet the latest trends in medical education country requirements National & International Accreditation ISO 9001:2000 certified

8. The Partnership Process Contribution of the Government of Malaysia Hospitals & Health Centres Part-time faculty Supervisory and Advisory role Financial assistance to deserving students

9. The Partnership Process Contribution of Private Partners: At Manipal: Infrastructure Facilities and faculty At Melaka: Infrastructure Faculty on deputation Provision of patient care services Graduates for the healthcare services Community participation by faculty and students CME programmes for health personnel

10. Fostering Smart Partnerships

11. An Enabling Environment Political stability and good governance Sustained economic growth Growing demands in health and education sectors Malaysia Incorporated Policy – focuses on the advantages of Public-Private Partnerships

12. An Enabling Environment Ethnic diversity, religious tolerance and quality culture Positive approach by regulatory bodies- transparency and accountability Liberal Private Higher Education Institutions Act 1996 2700 strong base of KMC, Manipal Alumni

13. Outcomes & Benefits for the Country Move towards the desired doctor : population ratio Induction of trained faculty from India Faculty assist in Hospitals in delivery of services Capital and recurring costs borne by private partners Regulatory bodies ensure country’s expectations Graduates conversant with public health sector Academic and research environment in Government hospitals

14. Benefits for Students Opportunity to study Medicine Cost of education more affordable Students save on time Twinning reduces the time away from home Part of an esteemed educational system with international reputation and worldwide alumni

15. Benefits for Students Advantages of the Manipal experience Time spent in India gives strong exposure to Basic Sciences Wider spectrum of morbidity Multi-disciplinary University campus Unique cross-culture experience Comforting for parents if children are in Manipal

16. Benefits for Private Partners For Manipal, opportunities to Retain old links with the country Establish its reputation and brand name Replicate the Manipal model overseas Acquire best practices in medical education and health delivery Prepare for global competition Create a centre of excellence in this region

17. Benefits for Private Partners Twinning mode allows Manipal use of its excellent facilities in Basic Sciences gives Manipal faculty an international exposure Reduces costs For late Dato K Pathmanaban family to see his dreams come true For other partners to share the thrill of creating an institution in the service of the country

18. Conclusion Rewarding experience to work with the public sector in Malaysia Expectations of the private partners met by good governance and enabling environment Trickle down effect leads to cooperation at all levels Positive regulatory process, focusing on quality and transparency

19. Conclusion Exploring possibilities for Dental, Pharmacy and Allied Health Programmes Considering other professional courses Biotechnology The excellent infrastructure established allows additional programmes to be initiated with minimal lead period

20. Going beyond the founder’s dreams