RCSI and UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)

RUMC is a joint initiative between RCSI and University College Dublin (UCD), established to meet the demand for medical education in northern Malaysia. Granted university status by the Malaysian Ministry of Education in 2018, RUMC is one of the country’s top-tier foreign-owned institutions.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Informatics

In 2024, RUMC launched its Bachelor of Science in Medical Informatics, with the inaugural intake commencing in September 2025. The programme is designed to equip students with the skills to apply technology and data-driven solutions to enhance healthcare systems and services.

Cochrane Malaysia 10th anniversary

Cochrane Malaysia celebrated its 10th anniversary with events officiated by Deputy Health Minister YB Dato’ Lukanisman and attended by HE Orla Tunney, Irish Ambassador to Malaysia, alongside international health leaders. The celebration included workshops, presentations and awards recognising Cochrane Malaysia’s contributions to health and research. As the coordinating centre for the Malaysian Cochrane Network, RUMC brings particular expertise in paediatrics and child health.

Scientific Meeting, Alumni Awards and reception

To mark RUMC’s 25th Conferring Ceremony and the 10th anniversary of the Asia Pacific UCD Global Office, a Scientific Meeting and the inaugural RUMC Alumni Awards were held in June 2025. Themed ‘Transformative Advances in Medicine and Surgery’, the event featured keynote addresses, an expert panel and lively discussion moderated by Professor Tracy Robson. The Alumni Awards were presented by HE Orla Tunney to Dr Durgavasini Devanath and Dr Teoh Chia Wei.

25th Conferring Ceremony

RUMC’s 25th Conferring Ceremony celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025, with 100 graduates entering the medical profession. A highlight was the conferral of an Honorary Doctor of Medicine degree by the National University of Ireland to Dato’ Dr Godfrey Sim Wah Geh.

Large group of alumni from RCSI, UCD, RUMC and RCSI-Perdana with RCSI Dean of Medical Programmes, Professor Arnold Hill

Malaysia–Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine

The Malaysia–Ireland Training Programme for Family Medicine (MInTFM) Graduation Ceremony 2024 took place in November 2024. MInTFM is designed for medical doctors aiming to become family medicine specialists.

Delivered through RUMC in collaboration with the Irish College of General Practitioners and iHeed, an Irish-based digital education platform, the four-year programme now has more than 300 enrolled trainees. MInTFM plays a vital role in supporting Malaysia’s healthcare system and enhancing RUMC’s national reputation.

First RUMC International Medical Research Conference

Held in December 2024, the first RUMC International Medical Research Conference welcomed 200 participants from national and international institutions. The conference featured 48 oral and 35 e-poster presentations on topics including antidiabetic treatments, mental health, surgery and public health. Keynote addresses were delivered by Professor Tracy Robson (RCSI), Professor Colin P Bradley (RUMC) and Professor Dr Vaikunthan Rajaratnam (Singapore), highlighting advancements in medical education and clinical practice.