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Evolving nationSpecialisations for changing needs.

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Better health care for senior citizensBy NG VEAN TAT

THE Malaysian Ministry of Health has sponsored 800 doctors to specialise in various fields. According to former Health Minister

Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, this was done to increase the number of specialist doctors in Malaysia.

Malaysia is expected to have an ageing population by 2035, with 15% of the countrys population aged 60 and above.

This poses problem to the country as we are currently experiencing a shortage of specialist doctors.

To counter this issue, aspiring doctors should consider furthering their studies in specialisations that cater to adult care services.

Becoming a specialist often includes having to go through fellowship training in specialised fields.

To help senior citizens live a healthier life, specific types of specialists are needed.

Here are some of the specialisations:lCardiologistsCardiologists are specialists who focus

on dealing with heart-related problems. Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart diseases as well as educate patients about the risk factors and the prevention of heart disease.

Cardiologists are not to be confused with the physicians who perform open heart surgery. Those who perform heart surgery are called cardio-thoracic surgeons.

Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in Malaysia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases accounted for 22.18% of the total deaths in the country in 2011.

The risks of contracting heart disease also increase significantly with age.

Consider these specialisations: Non-invasive cardiologists These cardiologists do not perform procedures but provide diagnostic services to patients. If a problem can be treated with an improved diet or medication, the cardiologist would simply prescribe this. If the problem requires surgery, he will refer the patient to a surgeon. Invasive cardiologists Invasive cardiologists are able to perform diagnostic services like non-invasive cardiologists but are also qualified to perform procedures known as cardio catheterisation and angiograms. These procedures are carried out to find blockages in the arteries of the heart. Interventional cardiologists Because interventional cardiologists are able to perform more advanced procedures than invasive and non-invasive cardiologists, they require at least one extra year of training compared to the other types of cardiologists. Interventional cardiologists spend more time performing procedures such as ballooning (angioplasty) to unblock arteries. Interventional cardiologists have to spend time in the office to follow up with their patients after procedures or counsel patients before a procedure. Electrophysiologists (EP) Like interventional cardiologists, EPs require at least an extra year of training before they can become qualified cardiologists. The main job of an EP is to study the bio-electrical impulses of the heart. A bio-electrical impulse is the pace at which the heart beats.

l Gerontologists Gerontologists study the process of

ageing and the biological issues that arise as a person grows older. Some of the roles of a gerontologist include: Studying the physical and mental changes that happen when a person ages Studying the process of ageing Studying how ageing impacts a person psychologically Studying and discovering age-related diseases Studying how an ageing population can affect a society

There are three sub-fields in

gerontology that you can choose to practise: Bio-gerontology This sub-field is responsible for studying the biological process of ageing. Social gerontology People who work in social gerontology often interact with older people for the purposes of studying them. Environmental gerontology Environmental gerontologists focus on studying how the physical environment affects a person both physically and psychologically. They often conduct research activities and spend a lot of their time interacting with older adults.

Because Malaysia is an ageing population, gerontologists will be high in demand. The study of gerontology can be beneficial because gerontologists can work with other specialists in ensuring a healthier life for the seniors in our country.

l Rheumatologists A rheumatologist specialises in the field

of rheumatology. Rheumatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the problems that affect the joints, muscles, bones and internal organs of a person.

Many diseases that affect these areas of the body are usually caused by immune disorders, making rheumatology more of a study of immunology.

Because of the high complexity of the diseases that affect these areas of the body, only rheumatologists are qualified to provide diagnosis and treatments to patients.

Rheumatologists usually assess patients through physical examinations, to find signs and symptoms of a rheumatic disease such as arthritis and lupus.

Being a rheumatologist may require you to have a closer relationship with your patients compared to other types of specialists.

This is because a rheumatologist must work together with his patients who are living with chronic and painful rheumatic diseases to provide them with the best quality of life they can have.

The process of becoming a rheumatologist is like any other kind of specialist. First, you have to have a medical degree.

You must then complete a residency programme in internal medicine or paediatrics. After completing the residency programme, you must train under the rheumatology fellowship.

l Physiatrists A physiatrist specialises in physical

medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). A physiatrists job is to diagnose and treat patients who have been physically disabled as a result of an injury, disease or a condition.

Physiatrists also work to restore maximum function to the affected part of the body. Treatment is carried out by rehabilitation and medicine, not surgery.

To become a physiatrist, a person must complete a medical degree and a four-year residency in internal medicine and three years of speciality training in the field of PM&R.

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Doctors of the futureMELAKA-MANIPAL Medical College (Manipal University), MMMC, celebrated its 12th convocation in June, a day that commemorated the five years of hardship that medical students went through in pursuit of their dream to become medical professionals.

The pride of 238 well-deserving graduates was evident as they walked up to the dais in Dewan Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh, Malacca, to collect their scrolls from Prof K. Ramnarayan, vice-chancellor of Manipal University.

These scrolls identified them as the member of the elite group of doctors that make up the Manipal Alumni worldwide.

Melaka-Manipal has merited the reputation of providing top-notch medical professionals who contribute to building the Malaysian health system.

It is led by the credence that there is more to being a doctor than merely passing exams with a distinction, which is reflective of its tagline Inspired by life.

Developing an altruistic mindset is part of MMMCs education and this is why students are interviewed before being accepted into its programmes to discern their passion to pursue a lifelong career in medicine.

It is not uncommon for Melaka-Manipal students to be working in the Malacca General Hospital on weekends and public holidays while missing family gatherings and festive holidays to hone their skills on off-days.

The inculcation of this passionate mindset seen in Melaka-Manipal graduatesare the reasons why they go on to perform well around the world.

The Melaka-Manipal reputation has gone international with its alumni being in places such as Singapore, Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and New Zealand.

Melaka-Manipal has been Superbranded (BrandLaureate Superbrands 2011 in Education Medicine) and has received six stars in the MyQuest Rating of private colleges in two categories Health & Welfare Cluster and International Student Readiness.

Melaka-Manipal offers three programmes of high repute the iconic MBBS, the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and the pre-university Foundation in Science (FiS).

While the intake quota for the MBBS is able to absorb applications from students who have completed their pre-university elsewhere, applicants for the BDS are advised to gain entry via the FiS for better chances.

The FiS curriculum includes subjects such as anatomy, pharmacology and oral biology, which set these students apart in terms of preparation for the degree programmes.

Applications for the MBBS and FiS are open for the October intake.

n For more information,call 06-289 6662 or visitwww.manipal.edu/melaka

Melaka-Manipal Medical College aims to produce top-notch medical professionals who can contribute to developing the Malaysian health system.

Melaka-Manipal graduates go on to perform well around the world.

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Be a pharmacistPHARMACISTS have the option of working in a wide-range of settings, including hospitals, community pharmacies, academia and non-governmental organisations.

However, the most common career for pharmacy graduates is to be a community pharmacist at a local pharmacy store. Pharmacists are required to perform sale transactions and counsel patients for medication advice.

A community pharmacists working hours are fixed and the job develops business skills such as managing staff and profit and loss, which can be beneficial to pharmacists who want to run a pharmacy business in the future.

Job opportunities for pharmacy graduates are plentiful due to rapid growth of the Malaysian health care system, an increasing elderly population and the development of the pharmaceutical industry locally and globally.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (BPharm) offered at SEGi University is a comprehensive programme. The BPharm is a relevant and clinically oriented four-year programme that practises a student-centred learning style.

The programme also emphasises progressive development of soft skills and competencies such as communication, problem-solving, critical-thinking and teamwork skills, which are taught via a simulated practice in a controlled environment.

The students progression over the four years are closely monitored via the tutor-tutee system and pastoral care provided by the faculty staff, says Assoc Prof Dr Tey Kim Kuan, dean of Pharmacy at SEGi University.

Placements at a community and hospital pharmacy are part of the programme and

the final semester is dedicated to training students for their pre-registration year.

SEGi also brings together students from medical, pharmacy, dental, nursing and optometry courses to participate in seminars and co-curriculum activities.

This enables students to establish teamwork and understand the different roles they play in health care.

Dr Teys advice to future pharmacy students: Build a strong foundation in the science subjects during secondary school as it will help you in your future pharmacy studies.

n For more information, call 03-6145 1777 or 1800 887 344 or e-mail toinfokd@segi.edu.my or visitwww.segi.edu.my

SEGi produces versatile graduates who are able to apply their knowledge in niche areasof pharmaceutical practice and related fields.

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Chua, a pharmacy graduate of IMU, opened a pharmacy in Tawau to serve his community.

Achieving your full potential THE International Medical University (IMU) is home to many well known researchers and scholars from its various schools who work to create meaningful learning experiences for IMU students.

One of these faculty members is IMUs vice-president, Prof Peter Pook, who shares about IMUs pharmacy graduates and students who have achieved success in their careers.

Creating positive impact

I met Kenji Chua Sui Heng, a pharmacy student, in 2000 when I joined IMU as director of the Pharmacy Programme.

Chua completed the first part of his Master of Pharmacy programme before transferring to the University of Strathclyde where he successfully completed his degree in 2002.

He returned to Malaysia and trained as a pharmacist in the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre before taking up work in Sabah.

He has recently opened his first pharmacy, Fajar Pharmacy, in Kompleks Fajar, Tawau, after gaining more than 10 years of experience in community pharmacies in Kota Kinabalu.

Chua decided to return to Tawau to be near his parents and use his experience as a community pharmacist to serve his community.

Paving the way to postgraduate studies

Upon gaining first class honours from the IMU Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) in 2009, Mai Chun Wai returned to IMU to pursue his PhD studies after

successfully completing his pharmacy pupillage training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kota Kinabalu.

I had the privilege of being the principal supervisor of Mais PhD research project. His firm foundation in research methodology gained in semester seven of the BPharm programme paved the way for his postgraduate studies.

Mai pursued knowledge relentlessly, had a keen eye for detail and was patient. He soon made breakthroughs that lead to several publications in high-impact journals. He completed his PhD programme and submitted his thesis within three years of his course.

Dr Mai is currently a lecturer at the IMU School of Pharmacy and is also busy with his research. He joined the IMU education fraternity to participate in training young students to achieve their full potential.

IMU is a private university with the highest number of faculty members and registered students among all private pharmacy schools in Malaysia and has had more than 1,000 pharmacy graduates.

Students have the option to complete the four-year pharmacy programme at IMU or transfer their credits to pharmacy programmes at the University of Otago, New Zealand or University of Queensland, Australia.

IMU students will be given relevant practice exposure as part of the pharmacy course, which are taught by experienced members of the faculty. This is to prepare students for patient care, pupilage training and employment, making IMU graduates highly employable.

Students who have just completed their SPM and do not have pre-university qualification can consider enrolling in the one-year IMU Foundation in Science, which is the preferred foundation and direct route for entry into any of the universitys local degree programmes.

n For more information,call 03-731 7272, e-mailstart@imu.edu.my or visitwww.imu.edu.my

IMU aims to create meaningful learning experiences for its students and encourage them in their pursuit to be medical professionals.

Assoc Prof Dr Uma Devi Palanisamy.

A step aheadASSOC Prof Dr Uma Devi Palanisamy from the Jeffrey Cheah School of Health Sciences and Medicine at Monash University Malaysia came from a background of applied science with a desire to know more about the natural products she had previously researched at Sirim.

Prof Uma joined Monash University Malaysia in 2008 and started focusing on researching diabetes and obesity.

My research involves bioactive compounds from natural sources (mostly plants) that can be used as anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agents. My team has since identified compounds which have shown to have the ability to counter metabolic syndrome, she says.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that define the onset of diabetes, including hyperglycemia, insulin-resistance, hypertension and hypercholesterol.

Prof Uma and her team of researchers discovered that

purifying the rind of a particular local fruit may be effective in reducing metabolic syndrome and has shown great potential as a neutraceutical.

We are the first to purify the compound on a larger scale. After having done some animal trials, the compound has shown to be effective in reducing obesity and hypertension among other compounds.

She plans to do more clinical trials before commercialising the compound.

As researchers, we want to do clinical trials and let it gain more validity as a product, she says.

Prof Uma currently supervises seven PhD students at Monash, one in IMU and one in Universiti Malaya in addition to her research and teaching hours. She also often collaborates with Sirim, IMU and UM for her research.

n For more information, visitwww.med.monash.edu.my

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Pursuing her dreamsTHAALITHA Naidu Suranthiran Naidu may come from a small town in Sungai Petani but she believes in big dreams a trait instilled in her by her parents since young. Thaalithas biggest dream is to save lives.

In 2011, she was awarded the UCSI University Presidential Award for her academic and co-curricular achievements.

During UCSI Universitys 27th Convocation Ceremony that was held earlier this month, she graduated not only with her Doctor of Medicine degree but also as the valedictorian of the graduating class.

With her feet firmly planted on the ground, she acknowledged the hard work and sacrifice of the 1,508 graduates and the support of their parents and lecturers.

Thaalitha is thankful that her three clinical years at the Terengganu campus have given her the opportunity to attend to and learn from the locals. This is part of UCSIs efforts in providing its medical students with as much hands-on experience as possible.

Valedictorian Thaalitha Naidu Suranthiran Naidu thanking her parents for helping her realise her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Creating future leadersQUEST International University Perak (QIUP) is focused on developing graduates with a strong conscience who respect the environment and get involved in society.

Nicholas Goh, chief operating officer of QIUP says, We do not want to be just another degree mill. We want our undergraduates to not only excel in their studies but also actively participate in various conferences and educational competitions during their time here.

We were very proud when one of our first year medical undergraduates was selected to present a paper at the 3rd International Public Health Conference & 20th National Public Health Colloquium, which took place in Kuching, Sarawak.

This paper was a project by first year medical undergraduates and was titled Prevalence of hypertension and its risks factors in an Orang Asli community in Perak, Malaysia.

Additionally, four undergraduates from the Bachelor of Computer Science programme participated in the IBM Mobilithon 2013 competition and were crowned as champions.

The academic panel at QIUP is also nothing short of

impressive. Vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Hashim Yaacob is an accomplished teacher, researcher and academic administrator who had been appointed as the chair professor of University of Malaya for 21 years.

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof Dr Alam Sher Malik, is a frequent speaker, organiser and facilitator for conferences and seminars in local and overseas universities.

Prof Dr Helen Nair, research professor and dean of the Faculty of Integrative Sciences & Technology, is known for her research and pioneering efforts in plant biotechnology and consults for various universities and organisations.

Throughout their time at QIUP, students will be exposed to impactful research work and work ethics delivered by a passionate panel of staff.

QIUPs interim campus is strategically located in Ipoh, away from the distractions of city life and offers a lower cost of living.

Registration for the September 2014 intake is on-going.

n For more information, call1800 887 487 or e-mailenquiries@qiup.edu.my or visit www.qiup.edu.my

At Quest International University Perak, students will get to actively participate in various conferences and educational competitions.

The aim is to ensure a smooth transition from being a university student to a houseman, medical officer and finally to an effective and well-trained doctor.

We were lucky to be there as we were given the chance to practise supervised procedures as opposed to being in hospitals in major cities that usually have many medical students, she says.

Studying in the Terengganu Campus also gave Thaalitha and her classmates the advantage of being away from the distractions of city life.

As medicine is a programme that requires plenty of focus and determination, the quiet and serene location helped them stay focused on their studies.

In addition to the hospital-based clinical trainings, students are able to gain further practice by using the facilities available in the Clinical

Skills Lab that is located on campus during the weekends.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the university has also subscribed to First Consult and Clinical Keys, which are online clinical decision support resources that make searching for clinical information from respected medical textbooks or journals easier and faster.

Students are able to use both resources for free. The universitys library is also fully electronic and students are able to access a vast range of international medical textbooks and journals.

The facultys research standing is well respected, both locally and internationally. This year, it received research grants amounting to more than RM200,000 from the Ministry

of Education for its notable work.

On the international front, the faculty has hosted and supervised a student from the University Medical Centre of Groningen (UMCG), The Netherlands for a five-month research attachment.

UMCG is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands and its medical programme is ranked third best in The Netherlands by the Consumer Guide to Higher Education.

Thaalitha looks forward to making a difference in the lives of her patients by becoming a capable, unwavering and compassionate doctor.

n For more information, call 03-9101 8882 or visit www.ucsiuniversity.edu.my/onlineenquiry

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As a component of a holistic education, NUMed students are encouraged to participate actively in activities outside the classroom.

Doctors put on running shoesWHEN it was announced that the inaugural Sundown Marathon in Malaysia was to be held in Nusajaya, Dr Peter Yong andDr John Eldred were thrilled.

The faculty members of Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) saw the event as an opportunity to inspire students through a sport that is closely related to medicine.

In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in under four minutes. The four-minute mile, as it was known, stunned the sporting world. But Bannister had science on his side.

As a medical student, his budding interest in neurology had made him aware of the psychological influence on physical performance.

After nine years of unsuccessful attempts by world-class athletes, Bannister, a junior doctor, achieved success. His performance changed the way record attempts were approached in sport.

Bannister went on to become a leading neuroscientist and Master of Pembroke College at the University of Oxford.

At 85, he continues to receive letters thanking him for inspiring a generation.

With Bannisters story in mind, NUMed marathon runners were quick to respond to a university-wide call for participation. As

many were first-time runners, they were encouraged to participate in the 12km race while Dr Eldred and other students braved the half-marathon. Both races took place at the EduCity sports stadium, in Nusajaya, Johor, where the state-of-the-art NUMed campus is based.

Along with the NUMed students, more than 4,000 members of the public took part in the run. Nafisah Abdul Rashid, a fifth year student, said: Im glad

I participated in the Sundown Marathon. Running has taught me a lot about tenacity and persistence, which is what I need to become a good doctor.

Dr Eldred has always encouraged his students to take up sport. As a faculty advisor and participant in the event, he said: It is crucial to balance intellectual pursuits with sports. Patients need and expect a healthy doctor. Medicine is a mentally challenging profession and this

means it is important for doctors to train themselves physically to ensure that they are in their best condition when they care for patients. Running is a good option.

Dr Eldred took up running during his university career. He particularly liked running because he could work it into his busy academic schedule.

Running was easy because I could do it during my free time. This was essential to help me stay

focused. A good run always gives me a clear mind to go further, he added.

As a component of a holistic education, NUMed students are encouraged to participate actively in activities outside the classroom. Dr Yong said, One of the key pillars of education is to learn life skills, including positive lifelong habits such as regular exercise. We encourage our students to be bold in their pursuits because there are always lessons to be learnt, which will make them better doctors.

Classes at NUMed are structured to allow students enough free time to pursue their interests. The Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course prides itself on offering a rounded medical degree that provides the technical, practical and communication skills required to reach the top of the medical profession.

It exposes students to the clinical setting early in the programme and provides them with opportunities to take up periods of study at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.

The course also encourages students to get involved in recreational activities to strike a healthy work-life balance.

Initiatives such as the Sundown Marathon help ensure that NUMed students have more than just a sporting chance of becoming tomorrows doctors.

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Students of University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus came together for a 30-hour famine camp to raise awareness and funds to eradicate world hunger.

Famine camp raises awarenessSTUDENTS at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) organised a 30-Hour Famine Camp, which is a global youth movement aimed to create awareness on global hunger.

The programme involved fasting for 30 hours and raising funds for people affected by hunger.

Ninety-nine UNMC students from foundation and undergraduate programmes joined the camp. This inaugural event raised RM7,447 in aid of World Vision Malaysia who supports children affected by world poverty.

I am immensely proud of our students who have joined the 30-hour famine camp to show solidarity with those experiencing famine and raise awareness and funds to eradicate world hunger, said Prof Christine Ennew, chief executive officer and provost of UNMC, at the opening ceremony

We know that famine, including those of the past or an endemic hunger that has affected close to one billion people is not just an economic and social problem but also a technical one.

By creating awareness, taking measures to counteract poverty and making improvements to the way in which we manage food distribution and consumption, there are opportunities for us to make a difference.

According to Jason Ong Jin Hui, a Foundation in Business graduate and organising chairperson of the camp, the participants displayed enthusiasm and willingness to do more advocacy acts in the future.

He was also thankful for his committee members effort in running the camp.

The closing ceremony of the UNMC 30-Hour Famine Camp was held at Stadium Indoor Bukit

Jalil, where participants from across the country gathered at the stadium and were entertained by the performance of World Vision Malaysia celebrities.

Among the attendees were Liew Tong Ngan, chief executive officer of World Vision Malaysia, Vanness Wu, ambassador of 30-Hour Famine 2014 and Crystal Leethe, spokesperson for the eight-hour famine.

Liew said, It gives us hope that Malaysians from all backgrounds can come together to do something positive so that others can have a better life.

Thanks to their support, we were able to raise RM2.2mil through this event. The funds will be channelled to child-focused local and international food security projects.

UNMCs 30-Hour Famine

By creating awareness, taking measures to counteract poverty and making improvements to the way in which we manage food distribution and consumption, there are opportunities for us to make a difference.

Prof Christine Ennew

Camp 2014 was initiated by Prof Christine Ennew.

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus offers a variety of courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

n For more information, visitwww.nottingham.edu.my

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