Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham is an accomplished medical professional with an impressive list of qualifications and a distinguished career in healthcare. His expertise in breast endocrine surgery was further enhanced through a Fellowship Training at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in 1997. Dr Noor Hisham's extensive medical journey led him to become a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia (FAMM) in 2004, and he further honed his leadership skills with an advanced management programme from Oxford Business School in 2008.
His impressive career includes notable positions such as:
· Director-general of Health from 2013
· Deputy director-general of Health (Medical) from 2008
· Head of Endocrine Breast Surgery and General Surgery Department at Hospital Putrajaya from 2002
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr Noor Hisham has received various awards and honours, including:
· Excellent Service Award in 2000 and 2004
· Recognition as one of the 'World's Best Doctors' by China Global TV Network in 2020
· The BrandLaureate Award for Leadership Excellence in 2020
· Named one of the “Trio Wira COVID” by The Independent Singapore in 2020
· Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy (Public Health Leadership) from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2021
· International Surgical Society (ISS) Fellowship Award in 2021
Dr Noor Hisham has received numerous honorary awards, including the Darjah Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) in 2014, Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negeri Pulau Pinang (DMPN) in 2013, Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (SPMP) in 2023, and others, including the titles Tan Sri and Dato' Seri.
Dr Noor Hisham's contributions to healthcare are well-documented through a plethora of news features and publications, including discussions on his exceptional role in managing COVID-19 in Malaysia. Additionally, he has held special appointments and delivered significant lectures worldwide, reinforcing his impact in the field of surgery and healthcare management.
