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The International Academy of Pathology is dedicated to the advancement of Anatomic Pathology through educational activities such as  conferences,  slide  seminars, updates on specific anatomic pathology topics  etc. The Malaysian Division was formed to gather the anatomic  pathologists  of Malaysia under one 'umbrella'.  The Malaysian Division (IAPMD)  joined the IAP in 2013.
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​This is the 11th year of IAPMD establishment of this division. Currently we have more  than 250 members, mainly practicing in Malaysia. Among main activities is the annual scientific meeting. Previous venues includes UiTM Sg. Buloh, Ipoh, Penang, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, Kuantan (virtual)  and recently in Kuching. IAPMD had successfully organized the Asia Pacific International Academy of Pathology in 2023.

The next annual scientific  meeting is in Sunmed Convention Center, Sunway Medical Centre , Sunway City, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia ( IAPMD 2025 ).

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Welcome to the Malaysian Division of International Academy of Pathology (IAP-MD). This is an assocation of anatomic pathologists practicing in Malaysia and it is affliated to the central IAP. Its role is to promote and advance the knowledge and practice of anatomic pathology through educational exchanges within the country and worldwide.  I hope all Malaysian anatomic pathologists will join this asssociation and be active members of the association. Its success [and failure] depends on us. Collectively, IAP-MD could also provides a forum for discussion  on complex cases as well as charting collaborative research among Malaysian pathologists in order to understand diseases in the local context

Prof Emerita Dr. Nor Hayati Othman
President,
International Academy of Pathology
​Malaysian Division
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​I would like to share with readers on how the Malaysian Division of International Academy of Pathology was established. As early as 2007 there were rumbles and small discussions on setting up the Malaysian Division each time after we attended IAP meetings organized by country and regional divisions elsewhere in the world. It was not materialized until after the IAP meeting held in Cape Town in 2012. Three of us; Datuk Dr Norain Karim, Professor Dr Wong Kum Thong and myself had serious conversation on how to have it done. On returning from Cape Town, we went into full gear [Past Activities : History & milestones -Malaysian Division of IAP]

A meeting was held on 10 th of October 2013 in Universiti Sains Malaysia Kubang Kerian campus attended by 12 pathologists. In this meeting ten interim committee members were elected. They comprised of a good mix of pathologists working in universities, Ministry of Health and private laboratories. A month later, on November 14 th , 2013. the Malaysian Division of International Academy of Pathology [IAPMD] was legally registered with Registry of Societies of Malaysia.
 
Many of the interim council members became full council members when we had our first election in 2014 and subsequently many get re-elected after each term, till this day. Our first AGM was graced by the IAP President at that time, Professor Samir Amr. Currently there are 291 histopathologists registered as Life and Ordinary members which is about 85% of total histopathologists in the country. Though still young, the members are active in conducting academic activities, averaging 5-7 activities per year. The Annual Scientific meeting is held in different cities in Malaysia and the city where it will be held is announced four years in advance. Pathologists from the state where the city is located will be the responsible organization team for this annual event.
 
Election of Council Members

10 council members were elected. 

President : Prof. Dr. Nor Hayati Othman


Vice President : Dato’ Dr. Norain Karim
Secretary I : Dr. Effat Omar
Secretary II : Dr. Wan Faiziah Wan Abdul Rahman
Treasurer : Dr. Lee Bang Rom
Committee Members : Dr. Arni Talib               
  Prof. Dr. Sabariah Abd Rahman               
  Datin Dr. Nik Raihan Nik Mustapha                    
    Prof. Dr. Wong Kum Thong              
  Dr. Ahmad Toha Samsudin

Also present:
Dr Mukarramah Binti Che Ayub
Prof dr Sabariah Abdul Rahman
Dr Norhidayah Abu Bakar
Dr Wan Faiziah Wan Abdul Rahman
Dr Hasnan Jaafar
AP Dr Mutum Samarendra
Dr Ch'ng Ewe Seng
Dr Effat Omar
Dr Faezahtul Arbaeyah Hussain
 
On 15 th May 2017, another milestone was achieved. We established our own Quality Assurance Program [IAPMDQAP]. The trial run was conducted in 2015. The establishment was under the guidance of Department of Standard Malaysia and we hope to have it internationally recognized by having ISO17043 accreditation certification. We started with General Module [two runs per cycle] and on July 15 th , 2020, we launched Dermato-pathology Module [one run per cycle]. We plan to include Technical Module including immunohistochemistry as well. The subscribers of this QAP programs are from Malaysian public, university and private pathology laboratories.
 
A relatively recent academic activity is ‘Weekend with IAPMD Live’, a short discourse on specific topic of histopathology given by Malaysian pathologists who have undergone sub-specialty training in specific area, given in a relaxed virtual environment. Besides academic activities, we also have engagement with public, university and school students, educating them on pathology and role of pathologists in annual event called National Pathology Day. IAPMD activities often have joint activities with other societies such College of Pathologists Academy of Medicine Malaysia, WASPALM [ World association of Pathologists and Laboratory Medicine ] and Malaysian Society of Cytology and few more.
​In 2023, Malaysian Division will host the 13 th Asia Pacific IAP Congress. All these information, activities and more could be viewed on our website www.iapmd.net.
 
Written on July 23 rd 2021 by,
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Professor Dr Nor Hayati Othman
President, International Academy of Pathology [Malaysian Division]​


PAST ACTIVITIES   &  EVENTS 2025

Year                                 venue city                                     theme                    
1st  IAPMD 2014            Sungai Buloh          soft tissue and bone
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2nd iapmd 2015            ipoh Perak                dermato and uropath
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3rd iapmd 2016              Penang                      GIT
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4th iapmd 2017              Kota Bharu              male and female  

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5th iapmd 2018               Kota kinabalu       Mediastinal lymphoreticular  

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6th iapmd 2019                Melaka                      hepatobiliary

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7th iapmd 2021                kuantan                   gynae, derm and uropath
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2020 - 2021                           No ASM due to covid   pandemic
2022                                                                              prep for 2023 APIAP

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8th iapmd 2023                  online                        APIAP2023
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9th IAPMD 2024                  Kuching                     head and neck, lung, endocrine, molecular
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10th iapmd 2025                SUNWAY city             gynae and breast
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​Case 4 : 16 y.o, female, abdominal mass, left ovary, high serum calcium. One representative section.
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Case 3: 54 yo lady presented with right neck swelling. O/e Bilateral postnasal space mass extending up to the anterior ethmoidal and sphenoidal sinuses. Biopsies of both right and left postnasal spaces show nasopharyngeal carcinoma. In addition, biopsy of the right postnasal space also shows a coexisting polypoid lesion (Collision tumors).
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Case 2 - 43 years old lady with severe dengue. Incidental finding during postmortem: Right upper lobe lung nodule.
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Case 1: A 55 years old man presented with a left paratesticular mass
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Join us for the coming 10th Annual Scientific Meeting IAPMD 2025 in SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE! Registration is now opened @iapmd2025.com. Look forward to welcoming everyone to the conference.
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​We are pleased to announce and call for participation in an exclusive course, organized by Kelab Patologi HRPZII in collaboration with IAPMD ;

Bone Pathology Course 2025
Limited Places Available! Registration ends on   31 May 2025.
**SAVE THESE DATES!!!! 17-18 JUNE 2025 **
8 AM – 1PM (Malaysia Time)
Online platform only (Zoom)
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​Who Should Attend?
Anatomic Pathologists seeking bone & cartilaginous tumour expertise.

Oral Pathologists diagnosing jaw/bone lesions.
Residents & Fellows/Trainees preparing for MPath exams  or subspecialty practice.​
Anyone interested in learning more about bone tumours
 Why Enroll?
Expert-Led Sessions – Learn from renowned local and international bone pathology specialists.

Case-Based Learning – Real-world biopsy challenges & diagnostic pitfalls.
Certificate of Completion – Boost your confidence in diagnosing bone tumours!
​Register Now & Secure Your Spot! Details are on the poster
Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Master Bone Pathology! 
  • Scan for registration or visit the link here
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Join us for the upcoming 10th Annual Scientific Meeting IAPMD 2025 in SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE! Registration is now opened  iapmd2025.com. Look forward to welcoming everyone to the conference.
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