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Q: What if I have bought my tickets (air tickets/ bus tickets/ others) and there is a change in the dates
in the academic calendar?

A: We would like to advise students that the dates indicated in the academic calendar are subject to
changes. The faculty and MERDU will not entertain request from students to change any scheduled
teaching and learning sessions.

Q: Who should I contact if I am having personal or health problems that may affect my studies?

A: You should discuss this with your personal mentor, academic advisor, counsellor or Deputy Dean
(Undergraduate) in the first instance. The University of Malaya also provides a broad range of support
services to students.

Q: What if your PBL tutor is absent?

A: If your tutor is unexpectedly absent 15 minutes into your PBL session please come to Medical
Education Research and Development Unit (MERDU) or contact
03-7967 5739.

Q: What can I do if I am having trouble with navigating the UMMP website

or other websites that I need to complete my studies?

A: Please contact the Technical Support Team in Medical Education Research and Development Unit
(MERDU) or contact 03-7967 5748.

Q: What should I do if I have a disability that may affect my studies, or may require special facilities
in order for me to complete the Medical Program? If you have an on-going disability or condition;

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A: You should register with the Counselling and OKU Section office at 1 Floor, Perdana Siswa Complex.
Staff of Disability Services will advise you of the support and assistance that are available to you

Q: Where can I find the Progression Policy?

A: The Progression Policy can be found in the UMMP Guidelines for Examination available on
SPECTRUM.

Q: What information is found in the Progression Policy?

A: The Progression Policy details what requirements students are expected to meet in order to
progress to each Stage of the UMMP.

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