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Education in Family Medicine : What has been achieved?
Full text linkContents: Education... historical landmarks - Pierre Mallia; The Malta College of Family Doctors and the Royal College of General Practitioners - John V. Howard; The MRCGP [INT] Qualification and Programme - Adrian Freeman; Malta from the view of an External
Development Advisor - Jeremy Stupple; The Specialist Training Programme in Family Medicine - Malta - Mario R. Sammut and Gunther Abela; Psychometrics – MCFD/MRCGP[INT] summative examination - Dominic Agius; Continued professional development - Philip Sciortino; The Diploma in Family Practice in retrospect - Pierre Mallia; Report on MCFD Assessment Course - Renzo De GabrieleThe mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. As the main official publication of the Malta College of
Family Doctors, the JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
JMCFD
Full text linkContents: Accreditation by the Royal College
of General Practitioners - Pierre Mallia; MCFD Education secretariat - Doreen CassarThe mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. The JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
IX Malta Medical School Conference
Full text linkAbstracts of papers presented at the 9th Malta Medical School Conference held at the Hilton Malta Hotel, Portomaso, St. Julians between 3rd and 5th December 2015.peer-reviewe
Social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta : a sociological analysis
Full text linkThis research analyzes social interaction of cancer patients in Malta. In particular it applies a qualitative sociological approach to verify how cancer patients interact with family members and society. The research concludes that social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta is characterized by mixed experiences, but at the same time, all cancer patients emphasize the importance of family support. A major finding is that cancer patients do not simply receive support from family members, but also provide it themselves to their relatives. This is not an intended effect of cancer survivorship, but nevertheless it helps strengthen social bonds within families of cancer patients.peer-reviewe
An aquaculture strategy for Malta
No full textThis study was contracted by the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre (MARC), Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs (MRRA) and took place over a 4 month period between February and June 2011. The purpose of the study is the preparation of an aquaculture strategy for Malta, with the overall objectives stated as: (1) To lay down a structured path for sustainably developing aquaculture in Malta (2) To identify the domains that are essential for a profitable and sustainable industry in Malta. The report contains sections on international context, the present status of the industry, key industry issues, future potential, and a strategy for the industry. 
Training & assessment
Full text linkContents: Specialisation and training - Pierre MalliaJournal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
The mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. The JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
Early cardiac surgery in Malta
Full text linkCardiac surgery in Malta started in 1918 with the removal of a bullet from the left ventricle. The second operation took place almost thirty years later with the ligation of a persistent ductus arteriosus. During the next thirty five years close ties with the UK were fostered and Maltese patients were sent there for specialist treatment and surgery. By the early 1980's patients were being investigated in Malta and visiting teams from the UK performed surgery both here and abroad. This expanding service was a prelude to the setting up of a permanent local service, which began operations in 1995.peer-reviewe
Adult education in Malta
Full text linkThis book provides a historical overview and critical analysis of adult education provision in Malta and Gozo till 2006. It should b of interest to students of education and specifically the history, philosophy and sociology of education and adult education in particular. It analyses contemporary issues and provides a comprehensive list of references on adult education in Malta and Gozo till 2006. It concludes with a chronology of significant events and landmarks in adult education and a list of agencies in the field.peer-reviewe
Preparatory study and recommendations prepared for the Ministry of Resource and Rural Affairs, Government of Malta
Full text linkThis study was contracted by the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre (MARC), Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs (MRRA) and took place over a 4 month period between February and June 2011. The purpose of the study is the preparation of an aquaculture strategy for Malta, with the overall objectives stated as: (1) To lay down a structured path for sustainably developing aquaculture in Malta (2) To identify the domains that are essential for a profitable and sustainable industry in Malta. The report contains sections on international context, the present status of the industry, key industry issues, future potential, and a strategy for the industry. 
Tuberculosis in Malta : thirty-five years of epidemiological trends in the native population
Full text linkMalta, the smallest island state in Europe, with an approximate population of 400,000, has one of the lowest reported incidence rates for tuberculosis (TB) in its native-born population.1 Long- term trends for TB among this population were investigated.
A period of 35 years (1979-2013) for the Malta-born population was investigated using single-age population numbers for each year, retrospective, and partly prospective analysis of notified TB cases. Mean five-yearly populations were then used to calculate 5- yearly incidence rates for birth-cohorts, age-groups, major site and gender. Annual reported TB incidence rates were also calculated.
In the Malta-born population, over the 35- year period, reported yearly TB incidence shows a downward, albeit decelerating trend. Consecutive follow-up of 5-year age-cohorts and 5-year age-groups confirms that incidence has fallen, with the highest rates being observed in progressively older age-groups. A falling trend in TB incidence according major site and gender was also observed.
TB is being successfully controlled among the Malta-born population, and confirmed to be slowly approaching the elimination phase.peer-reviewe
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