College of Pathology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

In the late nineties, pathologists within the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM) began to realise the importance of forming a Chapter within the AMM to champion their interests. The AMM Council agreed to establish a Pathology Chapter within the AMM in late 1998. Meanwhile, a postal ballot carried out by the Council of the Malaysian Society of Pathologists (MSOP) recorded an overwhelming enthusiasm for a merger with the Chapter of Pathologists, AMM. An Extraordinary General Meeting of the MSOP that followed on 29th April 1999 unanimously confirmed the ballot decision.

Objectives:

• To promote the science and art of pathology
• To promote scientific research in pathology
• To promote and maintain the highest moral, ethical and professional standards in the practice of pathology
• To be the sole body within the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia to be responsible for all matters pertaining to the practice of pathology in Malaysia
• To represent, express and give effect to the views of pathologists in wellness and illness
• To collaborate with national and international agencies in all aspects that pertain to pathology
• To collaborate with other specialities and disciplines within the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in the promotion of the science and art of medicine