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A Call for Resolution on Issues Faced by Contract Medical Officers
We refer to the above matter. This is a press statement released by the Malaysian Medics International to advocate for better welfare and fairer contracts for our junior doctors in Malaysia following the conclusion of the Malaysian Medical Summit 2020. This press statement is also released in response to the Memorandum tabled during the MMI General Assembly 2020 held on 9th of August 2020 as part of the Malaysian Medical Summit.
“We Are the Ones Who Must Break the Cycle”
CrazySocks4Docs is a day to raise awareness on mental health issues amongst the medical community in Australia. This movement shows just how seriously we should take this issue as a community. This is my reflection on this burgeoning issue……
Moratorium on Prosecution of Suicide Survivors and Provision of Care for Survivors and their Families
We refer to the above matter. This is a press statement released by the Malaysian Medics International to affirm our stand for the decriminalisation of suicide, and to advocate for comprehensive provision of care for suicide survivors in the public healthcare facilities. Read more to find out.
Rationalise Bond for Contract Doctors on JPA Scholarship
This is a press statement released by the Malaysian Medics International in regards to the predicament of contract doctors on JPA scholarship, and the status of their employment. Read more to find out.
“Are house officers to be blamed for not performing up to standards, or are the doctors not putting enough attention on their role as mentors?”
I am sure everyone had a day when we dreaded going to our clinical attachments. Was it the fact that you felt useless in the wards, or were the doctors not treating you well? There are plenty of reasons…
“This is the generation that speaks no fear, and thinks of all the big possibilities.”
I always felt the passivity and the lack of initiative in students; always heard about complaints from specialists about their house officers, about their incompetence; the bullying and the toxic work culture; the lack of kindness and respect for vulnerable junior healthcare workers…
MMI Young Medics Recruitment Drive 2020/2021
MMI Young Medics is now recruiting for new committee members to lead the chapter council for the Term 2020/2021.
College and university life isn't just about exams , assignments, and quizzes. Here’s an opportunity to gain some experience through working in an organisation! As a member of MMI Young Medics, you will gain first hand insight into organisational management, project management and advocacy work.
“Remember, we are not experts, make as many mistakes as we can and while we can.”
In this decade when the career pathways for doctors are no longer secured, do we, as medical students, compete for resources and try to interfere with each other's progress due to fear…