NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee (2024 - 2026)

1. Prof Dato' Dr Wan Azman Wan Ahmad (Chairman)  _FNHAM
2. Dr Alan Fong (President of NHAM)  _FNHAM
3. Dr Ma Soot Keng (Vice-President of NHAM)  _FNHAM
4. Dr Tiang Soon Wee (Honorary Secretary of NHAM)  _FNHAM
5. Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali  _FNHAM
6. Dato' Sri Dr Azhari Rosman  _FNHAM
7. Dr Ong Tiong Kiam  _FNHAM

The purpose of the NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee is to formulate recommendations for minimum standards in the practise of Cardiology for admission into the Fellowship of the National Heart Association of Malaysia (FNHAM).

1. Aims

• The objectives of the NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee is to recommend the highest standards of training and care in cardiology, by setting the criteria for recognition as Fellows of the NHAM.
• The NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee will work closely with the Council of the NHAM and will inform the Council of its proposals and recommendations.
• No NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee ruling or regulation should contradict the statutes of the medical act.

2. Objectives

• The NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee will recommend the minimum requirements for the Fellowship in Cardiology (duration and contents of training programs etc.).
• The NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee will review new applications for admission into the Fellowship at 6 monthly intervals and recommend to the NHAM Council to grant such Fellowships at the annual meeting of the NHAM.
• The NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee may also recommend certain outstanding individuals for Honorary Fellowship of the NHAM.
• The NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee may recommend withdrawal of Fellowship after its award, should the committee feel it necessary.

CALL FOR APPLICATION: FNHAM 2026

Closing date for application (Batch FNHAM 2026): 31 December 2025, there will be no extension to deadline

Please download the following documents - please check your eligibility before submitting your application:

1. FNHAM Application Form - click here to download
2. FNHAM Application Checklist - click here to download
3. FNHAM Summary Profile - click here to download

Additional requirement: All FNHAM must upgrade their membership to Life Member (effective 2023) - if you're not yet a Life Member (LM) at time of application, you will be prompted to apply for LM as soon as your FNHAM application is approved by the Credentialing Committee.

About the subsequent Convocation (2025): There will be NO FNHAM Convocation in 2025, due to AFCC 2025 held in Penang.

Successful applicants MUST attend the FNHAM Convocation Ceremony on 24^th April 2026 @NHAM Congress 2026 Opening Ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, in-person to be conferred the award.

About FNHAM

Fellow of the National Heart Association of Malaysia (FNHAM) is a title honour that is awarded to healthcare professionals who have made a significant contribution to cardiology in Malaysia. There are more than 200 Fellows of the NHAM, many of whom are actively involved in NHAM activites, from congress and research to education and advocacy.

Election to Fellowship is determined by the NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee, and applications are welcomed on a rolling basis. The NHAM Fellowship Credentialing Committee will recommend the minimum requirements for the fellows in cardiology such as duration and content of training, review applications every six months and withdrawing the fellowship if it feels that it is warranted.

What it means to be an FNHAM - as a Fellow, you'll be able to use the professional designation, (your name) _FNHAM, to signal to both patients and colleagues alike of your commitment to only the highest standards of cardiovascular care, and that you have been conferred to the highest credential by your peers.

FNHAM Convocation - takes place during our NHAM Congress meeting - provided we have the minimum number of successful applicants. Applicant(s) must be a NHAM member and remains in good standing with the association.

Verification of FNHAM status - please email to secretariat@malaysianheart.org or contact +603 7931 7900 for assistance.