PART 3: GUIDELINES ON AESTHETIC MEDICAL PRACTICE FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

7.0 SECRETARIATS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

7.1 There are four secretariats involved in assisting the credentialing and privileging process of registered medical practitioners practising aesthetic medical practice.
Secretariat for Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice
-Medical Practice Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Secretariat for Chapter 1
- Joint Secretariat of MSAM/SAAARMM

Secretariat for Chapter 2
- Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Medicine Board, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia

Secretariat for Chapter 3
- College of Surgeons, Academy of Medicine Malaysia / Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (CSAMM/MAPACS) Joint Committee for Aesthetic Medical/Surgical Practice

7.2 The functions of the four secretariats are as below:
7.2.1 To maintain the database of the National Registry of Registered Medical Practitioners Practising Aesthetic Medical Practice
7.2.2 To coordinate the process of registration of credentialed medical practitioners
7.2.3 To verify the information provided for the purpose of credentialing and privileging process
7.2.4 To assist the Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice in matters pertaining to the applications for LCP by foreign medical practitioners for the purpose of training only
7.2.5 To assist the Main Credentialing and Privileging Committee of Aesthetic Medical Practice in matters pertaining to appeal by applicants
7.2.6 To ensure that the LCP is issued to every successful applicant
7.2.7 To track and monitor the credentialing and privileging process
7.2.8 To prepare reports when required

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