Dr. Malcolm Borg Consultant and Group Head – Emergency Medicine
Years of Experience : 15+
Nationality : Maltese, British
Languages Known : English, Maltese, Italian, French
+97180023Biography
Dr. Malcolm Borg is a highly accomplished Consultant in Emergency Medicine with over two decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. He holds dual Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) qualifications in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) and is certified in multiple advanced life support and child protection disciplines. Throughout his career, Dr. Borg has led large, high-volume emergency departments, overseeing complex operations and multidisciplinary teams. He is recognized for strategically transforming underperforming departments by significantly improving clinical outcomes, financial margins, and patient satisfaction through systems-based interventions. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and the empowerment of teams to consistently deliver excellent care. Dr. Borg has played an influential role in shaping emergency care policies and preparedness through participation in national health committees, task forces, and subtask groups. He has developed and implemented customized internal training programs, service excellence models, and physician performance evaluations tailored specifically to the needs of emergency medicine. He is deeply committed to clinical governance, quality assurance, and innovation in emergency services. His unique ability to integrate data analytics, operational design, and frontline clinical experience distinguishes him as a highly impactful leader in his field.
Education & Training
- Diploma in Child Health, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, 2014
- Dual CCT in Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Emergency Medicine, General Medical Council (UK), 2011
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM), 2010
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (MRCP(UK)), 2006
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Accident & Emergency Medicine (MRCSEd), 2003
- Doctor of Medicine & Surgery, University of Malta, 1999
Expertise
- Airway and Critical Care Procedures: Advanced airway management, rapid sequence intubation, procedural sedation (ketamine/propofol), non-invasive ventilation, central and arterial line insertion, needle/surgical cricothyroidotomy, intraosseous access.
- Anesthesia & Pain Management: Chest drain insertion (Seldinger and surgical), multiple regional nerve blocks (digital, mental, infraorbital, femoral, fascia iliaca, ankle).
- Ultrasound Proficiency: Guided vascular access, FAST scans, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) assessments, pediatric hip and wrist evaluations.
- Resuscitation and Trauma Leadership: Lead clinician for cardiac arrest and major trauma teams.
- Emergency Surgical Procedures: Suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, hernia reduction.
- Musculoskeletal Interventions: Manipulation of dislocations and fractures.
- Other Procedures: Lumbar puncture, slit lamp examination.
