Many medical students have email and asked regarding the insurance for their medical electives (which is required by some of the countries) and many of them are unclear about how to purchase the MPS (Medical Protection Society) Insurance from the MMA.
ABOUT MPS:
MPS (Medical Protection Society) is the leading indemnifier of healthcare professional, and also one of the world largest medical defense organization.
Members commonly seek help with legal and ethical dilemmas arising from professional practice/clinical negligence claims / complaints / disciplinary procedures/ police investigations / medical council inquires and inquests.
Medical students posted for electives in certain countries like UK, Singapore requires MPS insurance. MPS will provide advisory services to the medical students during their clinical training.
They also publish a series of educational publications like Casebook, New Doctor Magazines and GP Registrar.
Subscription of MPS Insurance for all MMA Medical Student Member is FREE. This is one of the privileges that the members enjoy.
If you are intending to do electives in country which need MPS Insurance, you can apply for MPS Membership Application from MMA for free.
For more information, you can always email us on smmams1011@gmail.com or call up MMA office on 03-40411375 for more information.
I hope you find this information useful. Thank you.
MPS Malaysia Website: www.medicalprotection.org/malaysia/students
Regards,Vincent (SMMAMS Webmaster 2010-2011)
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