Dean's Message
Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Associate Professor Dr. Fairrul Kadir
Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Welcome to the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Sabah — where passion meets purpose, and knowledge is transformed into meaningful impact.
At our faculty, we are committed to becoming a centre for the assimilation and dissemination of knowledge, as well as a hub for discovery and innovation in medicine and health sciences in Malaysia and the region. Through excellence in education, research, health services, and community engagement, we strive to address real-world health challenges, particularly those unique to Sabah, Borneo, and beyond.
We are dedicated to nurturing high-quality graduates who are not only clinically competent, but also guided by strong moral and ethical values. Our students are encouraged to be independent, globally minded, innovative, and collaborative—embodying a spirit of camaraderie while remaining committed to serving humanity and improving quality of life.
At our faculty, we are committed to becoming a centre for the assimilation and dissemination of knowledge, as well as a hub for discovery and innovation in medicine and health sciences in Malaysia and the region. Through excellence in education, research, health services, and community engagement, we strive to address real-world health challenges, particularly those unique to Sabah, Borneo, and beyond.
We are dedicated to nurturing high-quality graduates who are not only clinically competent, but also guided by strong moral and ethical values. Our students are encouraged to be independent, globally minded, innovative, and collaborative—embodying a spirit of camaraderie while remaining committed to serving humanity and improving quality of life.
In line with the UMS “Brain of Borneo” vision, we aspire to be a leading centre where ideas flourish, innovation thrives, and communities are empowered.
Join us as we learn, discover, and lead the future of healthcare for Malaysia, the region, and the world.
