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Here we pen our stories about our latest activities and our weekly feature on Humans of Medicine. Our team is forever expanding, if you’re interest in contributing to our blog, feel free to contact us.
“How Are You Going to Reconcile With Your Religion?”
I was six years old in an all-boys kindergarten. We were preparing for the end-of-year concert when we were asked, “Who would like to be a girl?” and I raised my hand. That was the most natural thing that came to me. After all, I was always playing with dolls since I was young…
Care Beyond Cure
“Care beyond cure” is a series of educational illustrations on palliative care. It is intended to educate medical students on the importance of end-of-life care.
“I Couldn’t Do Much Besides Comforting and Reassuring Her”
“During these unprecedented times, Covid-19 has brought various changes into our lives, and I am no exception.
All this while, I could get away with treating a coughing patient with a two-ply mask. Now, we must be in complete PPE as they are considered to “display signs of Covid-19.”…
Cancellation of MMI Making An Informed Decision
We refer to the above matter. This is a press statement released by MMI Young Medics Chapter Council in regards to the Making An Informed Decision event that was set to take place on 14 March 2020 at UKM Medical Centre, Cheras. MMI has decided to cancel the event in view of the current situation.
“We Were Going to a Place Where COVID-19 Was Prevalent”
“There are people out there who need help. That was my first thought when the government announced the gravity of the Covid-19 pandemic and implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO). But with our movement restricted, who will help them?…
“Even So, I Am Still Keen to Continue Placements…”
“With statistics regarding the coronavirus pandemic filling the headlines daily, walking into the emergency department during these times can be daunting.
I'm currently a final year medical student on my ED placement in New South Wales, Australia. In a week, I'd be at the hospital for five days, usually on evening shifts between 2 in the afternoon till late night at 10…
Establishing a Chapter in China
Never have I thought that a simple conversation in an event would lead to an impactful moment that would change the course of history for our organisation….
“Give Me Whatever PPE, and I’ll Still Do the Job”
A 3-ply surgical face mask, a thin plastic apron, a pair of surgical gloves, a head visor. This is the Level 2 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) I wear to treat every patient, both suspected and confirmed. Let me reiterate that: suspected and confirmed. To quote my consultant, this level of PPE is best suited for making a sandwich…
Policy Brief: Intimate Partner Violence Policy
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive and serious public health issue which is often being overlooked by many of us here in Malaysia. As a representative body of medical students and junior doctors across six different countries, we aim to affect changes at the level of policymaking through our recommendations and call of actions to address this pressing public health issue…