Professor Dr. Ahmad Hata bin Rasit

Dr. Ahmad Hata Rasit is a distinguished Orthopedic Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at UNIMAS. His educational journey commenced at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where he completed the Doctor of Medicine program in 1994. Subsequently, he pursued advanced studies in Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing as a Medical Specialist, and successfully concluded his studies in 2001, all at the same esteemed institution. Notably, he is an esteemed Member of both the National Specialist Registry and the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. Moreover, he holds a life membership with the esteemed Kenyalang Foundation, and his expertise is sought as an advisor for the Sarawak Pediatric Orthopaedic Association.

Dr. Rasit's extensive expertise lies firmly within the realm of orthopedic surgery. He holds the pivotal position of Senior Orthopedic Consultant at Sarawak General Hospital, wherein he provides exceptional clinical services to referred patients. His pivotal role led him to initiate pediatric orthopedic clinical services at Sarawak General Hospital in 2002, responding to the escalating influx of pediatric orthopedic cases from various hospitals across Sarawak.

The year 2005 marked a significant milestone in Dr. Rasit's journey, as he was granted the prestigious "Ilizarov and Limb Reconstructive Fellowship" by the Australian Foundation. This accolade enabled him to secure placements at renowned institutions including Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Women's Hospital, Royal Children's Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. In recognition of his prowess, he was bestowed the title of Honorary Visitor Specialist at the esteemed Department of Orthopedics, Royal Melbourne Hospital, in 2005. The enriching experience of his time in Melbourne enriched his skills significantly, particularly in the realm of managing pediatric orthopedic complexities, with a specialized focus on reconstructive and Ilizarov procedures.

Dr. Rasit's ardor for orthopedic research is palpable, with a pronounced emphasis on spinal tuberculosis, pediatric orthopedic conditions, and the intricacies of wound healing. His contributions to the medical profession have been instrumental in upholding exemplary medical practice standards in Malaysia. Serving as a member of the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) from 2006 to 2012, and receiving an extension of his tenure from 2014 to 2017 by the Minister of Health Malaysia, further solidified his role in this regard. His endeavors extend to the realm of medical education standards maintenance within Malaysia, underscored by his appointment by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as a member of the Accreditation Visit Panel, entrusted with accrediting medical programs across a spectrum of public and private medical institutions, both nationally and internationally.