And the third and final question is……….HERE! You could win an iPod Touch!

Can you diagnose acute back pain? Read on to test your knowledge.

You see a 30 year old man who developed acute pain in the left buttock two days ago. He tells you that the pain started when he was stretching before playing football. The pain has now moved down his leg and he also has some tingling in the left foot. He has no symptoms of saddle anaesthesia (reduced sensation or numbness over the thighs, buttocks, and groin areas) and there are no red flags. On examination, there is tenderness of the left buttock. The straight leg raise test is positive on the left side. The tone, power, reflexes, and sensation are normal in the lower limbs.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

a.	Non-specific low back pain
b.	Mechanical back pain
c.	Nerve root pain

To find out the answer of the competition - click Acute back pain: an up to date guide .

Complete the module and pass, then send your answer to contest.apac@bmjgroup.com.

If you have trouble with the link above – you can search for the module on the website instead:

www.learning.bmj.com/international

REMEMBER! You need to register with a Malaysian Medical Association Voucher code to enter this contest. To request for a code, email cpd@mma.org.my.

Closing Date: 30 June 2011

We will be sending out the winners name shortly. Thank you for your participation!!!

Good Luck!

SMMAMS - BMJ Learning 2nd Question!!! You could win an iPod Touch!

Are you up to speed on diagnosing picture tests? If you are not then this module may help you improve.

Here is the second question…

A 40 year old man comes to see you as he is worried about his mouth. You examine his mouth.

What is the most likely diagnosis?

a.	Syphilitic chancre
b.	Chronic gingivostomatitis
c.	Kaposi's sarcoma

To help you find out the answer - click HIV Infection: diagnostic picture tests to learn more. Complete the module and pass, then send your answer to contest.apac@bmjgroup.com.

If you have trouble with the link above – you can search for the module on the website instead:

www.learning.bmj.com/international

REMEMBER! You need to register with a Malaysian Medical Association Voucher code to enter this contest. To request for a code, email cpd@mma.org.my.

Closing Date: 30 June 2011

Watch out for the third question!

GOOD LUCK!

Nominations for SMMAMS Committee 2011/2012

The following are the latest list of the nominations received for the the election of SMMAMS Committee 2011/2012.

1) Ataullah Abd Latib (USM)

2) Yeap Hsiao Hui (UTAR)

3) Nur Izzaty binti Abu Bakar (UKM)

4) Deenish Muniandy (PMC)

5) Jayanthi Selvam (UPM)

6) Carl Samuel (PMC)

7) Naim bin Abdul Malik (UiTM)

8) Carol Lee Pei Shin (Melaka Manipal Medical College)

9) Izza Arsyika (Melaka Manipal Medical College)

10) Priya Dashene Raj (Monash)

There are still pending nominations from other universities. A reminder to all that the election process will be conducted during the Head of Delegates meeting, and the official installation will be done during the Gala Dinner.

The following is a brief outline of the organizational structure of SMMAMS. The latest organizational structure has been adopted following our status now as an IFMSA member.

Organizational Structure

Note : We have received comments of problems with accessing the nomination forms. If you would like to run for position, but had encountered such problem, do email smmams1011@gmail.com in order to process your nomination.

SMMAMS - BMJ Learning Competition - First Question!!!! You could win an iPod Touch!

Can you interpret a chest Radiograph?

Have a go at the first question below to test your knowledge, and then complete the module.
Our first BMJ Learning question is….

A 77 year old man presents with fever, a productive cough, dyspnoea, and pleuritic chest pain over two days. He is a heavy smoker. On examination his respiratory rate is 35 breaths per minute, his temperature is 38°C, his pulse is 110 beats per minute, and his blood pressure is 100/55 mm Hg. He was orientated in time and place. He has coarse crackles anteriorly on the right.

Results of investigations are:
• Arterial pO2: 7.3 kPa on room air
• pCO2: 7.0 kPa on room air
• Blood urea: 10.2 mmol/l• C reactive protein: 480 mg/dl
• White cell count: 18 x 109/l
• His chest radiograph is shown below.

What is the most striking abnormality on the chest radiograph?

a. Right upper lobe consolidation

b. Right middle lobe consolidation

c. Right pleural effusion

d. Right lower lobe consolidation

Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer straight away…Click on the learning module Chest radiographs: a guide to interpretation to learn more. Complete the module and pass, then send your answer to contest.apac@bmjgroup.com.

If you have trouble with the link above – you can search for the module on the website instead: www.learning.bmj.com/international

REMEMBER! You need to register with a Malaysian Medical Association Voucher code to enter this contest. To request for a code, email smmams1011@gmail.com.

Closing Date: 27 May 2011

GOOD LUCK!!!

BMJ Learning Contest Updates

Some colleagues approached me today and apparently there are some miscommunication between us and MMA.

Ok, we have sorted out with BMJ Learning, and those who are interested to participate, can send us an email to request for the voucher code. Email us at smmams1011@gmail.com or send us a message via Facebook.

Please kindly specify your:

a) NAME

b) INSTITUTION

c) YEAR OF STUDY

d) MMA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

e) EXPIRY DATE

First questions will be sent out on 23rd May 2011. Please register now to win an iPod Touch from BMJ Learning.

Thank you.

Regards,

SMMAMS Committee

BMJ Learning Contest for MMA Medical Students Members

SUBJECT:

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND PLAY FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN AN IPOD TOUCH

Dear Students,

We have been working with Malaysian Medical Association to bring you an exciting opportunity to win an iPod Touch whilst making the most out of the BMJ Learning resource provided to you as part of your membership with the association.

Over the next 6 weeks (23 May to 30 June) we will be sending out three questions relevant to your medical studies. The answers to these 3 questions will be hidden in 3 BMJ Learning modules which you must complete and pass.

You will send your answer each week to contest.apac@bmjgroup.com with your FULL NAME, EMAIL and TELEPHONE NUMBER.

BMJ Learning is an e-learning platform, which offers a wide range of learning resources which deal with everyday issues in primary care and hospital medicine.

• BMJ Learning is accessed via registration with a voucher code (Please request this code from cpd@mma.org.my)
• Go to http://learning.bmj.com/international. You will need to register on the site by clicking the Redeem Voucher Code button on the top right hand corner of the page, but once you have completed the registration you are free to access the website from any location.

A quick note about the Rules:

Each participant must complete each module successfully. The BMJ will check the completion of modules and we will select the winning student who has clearly understood and completed each module, and has submitted their answers by the given deadline.

Look out for the first question coming soon!

From,

SMMAMS Committee

SMMAMS Executive Committee 2011-2012 Nomination and Election

[Nomination Guidelines] [Higher Council Nomination Form] [Committee Members Nomination Form] [Message from the SMMAMS Chairman] [Message from Chairman Elect]

Important Note: Please kindly read the Nomination Guidelines carefully before you begin the nomination process. If you have further questions on the nomination and election, please do not hesitate to contact: smmams1011@gmail.com , president.smmams@gmail.com or narxiss@yahoo.com


If you have problems downloading the files above, please contact president.smmams@gmail.com for the files to be sent directly to your email.

The Election will be held during the SMMAMS Committee Meeting with the Head of Delegates. [**Head of Delegates MUST be elected among the conference delegates, and preferably if he/she is a member of your school's students' association/ council, so that he/she can represent the standpoint of your institution.... SMMAMS Committee who present is not the Head of Delegates]

Below are the confirmed attendance so far for the meeting:

(a) International Medical University (IMU)

SMMAMS Committee: Chairman Justin Lee

Head of Delegates: Adrian Low Sheng Kian

(b) Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC)

SMMAMS Committee: Sheela Josephine John and Vincent Khor

Head of Delegates:

(c) Monash University Malaysia

SMMAMS Committee: Priya Darshene Raj

Head of Delegates: Pari Shanmugaraman Gurusamy

Penang Medical College (PMC)

SMMAMS Committee: Jeffrey Lee Huang Shen

Head of Delegates: Deenish Muniandy

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

SMMAMS Committee: Chairman Elect Mohd Lutfi Fadil Lokman

Head of Delegates:

Universiti Malaya

SMMAMS Committee: Loo Kar Yee and Melvin Loh

Head of Delegates: Sia Leng Cheng

UMS

SMMAMS Committee: Yap Wai Leong (absent)

Head of Delegates: Eddie Lim Wei Ming

UNIMAS

SMMAMS Committee: Nurul Shahirah Binti Abdul Shukor

Head of Delegates:

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

Head of Delegates: Yeap Hsiao Hui

For the above institutions who yet to have elected their head of delegates, please kindly do it fast and let us know who is the head of delegates, so that the election committee can do their work.

The Head of delegates him/herself can be nominated as the candidate. But in that case, he/she will need to bring an extra representative of his/her school to attend the meeting. If the Head of Delegates are not nominated as the candidate, then the candidate should present the meeting together with the SMMAMS Committee and the Head of Delegates.

For further information on the nomination and election, please do not hesitate to contact the SMMAMS Chairman, Justin Lee on president.smmams@gmail.com.

Attendance to the meeting will be confirmed once you had registered for the conference.

MIMSC 2011 at The Historical City of Melaka - updates

36 days more, the 3rd Malaysian International Medical Students Conference (MIMSC) 2011 will be held at Melaka-Manipal Medical College, from 2nd - 5th June 2011.

We have received warm response from various universities. The registration will still going on until 15th May 2011. If your school has not received anything from the conference committee, and you would like to attend the conference, you can directly register with us, by contacting us on phone (012-9208624) or by email (mimsc2011@gmail.com or betty.san@gmail.com)

Here are some updates on the conference:

(a) Scientific Presentation - Oral and Poster Presentation:

Those students who love to present your study in public health posting or your individual research study, you can submit your abstract to us. If you cannot submit by now and need some time, you can always email to the Scientific Chairperson, Ms. Sheela.

Best Presenter Award and Best Poster Award will be presented to the winner during the Gala Dinner. Paper submission will be selected by the committee to be published in an International Online Journal.

[For more information, please login to our website]

(b) Medical Quiz

There will be a preliminary round in the first day, in MCQs format. Topic includes Pre-clinical sciences, clinical sciences and medical trivia. The final round will be on the 2nd day, include the above and also trauma topic. RM1000 worth medical books will be awarded to the winners during the Gala Dinner. Rules and regulations will be announced during the registration day.

(c) Fellowship Nite:

(d) Melaka City Night Tour:

On the 3rd June 2011, the delegates will be brought to the center of the Melaka City for a night tour. Delegates will be dropped at there, and they are free to walk around there under the guide from the organizing committee.

More updates will be available soon. If you have not registered yet, please contact us as soon as possible. Registration is opened until 15th May 2011. See you soon in Melaka!

For more information on the conference, visit our official conference website.

AIMST 1st Preclinical Medical Quiz 2011

A Preclinical Medical Quiz was recently held at AIMST University on 8th and 9th April 2011. This event was organized by the Faculty of Medicine, AIMST University in collaboration with AIMST University Medical Students' Association (MedSA) and Society of MMA Medical Students (SMMAMS).

A total of 9 teams participated for this event including a home team (AIMST University), followed by representatives from, International Medical University (IMU), University Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Allianze University College of Medical Sciences (AUCMS), University Tunku Abdul Rahmah (UTAR), Taylor's University College, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and neighbouring country National University of Singapore (NUS).

The participants were brought for a tour to the Anatomy Museum and Clinical Skills Centre (3rd floor of medical building) whereby they were given a briefing on the various METI simulation facilities present in AIMST.

The event was then inaugurated by the welcoming speech by Deputy VC Student Affairs, Prof. Harcharan Singh whereby announced that he would donate a Challenge Trophy in the next Preclinical Medical Quiz. Participants were also reminded to take this quiz as an opportunity to know each other better instead of focusing the sole purpose of winning the quiz.

This was followed by the Preliminary Round 1 whereby all the teams were given a 45 minutes time span to complete 30 MCQs. From there, a total of 6 teams proceeded to the next round which included AIMST, NUS, IMU, AUCMS, USM and USIM.

These teams proceeded into the verbal round of Preliminary Round 2 on the same day and the Preliminary Round 3 on the following day. For each of the rounds the top team was allowed to choose their quiz table. Only 4 teams proceeded from the Preliminary Round 3 which was the team from AIMST, NUS, IMU and USM. Here, the finalists were tested at different stages which included the Leeuwenhoek Round, R.V.RAASH Round and the Laennec Round. These rounds not only tested cognitive knowledge but also psychomotor skills of interpreting histology, microbiology, pathology slides and also radiographs.

The NUS team emerged as the champion, followed closely by AIMST at 2nd place and IMU at 3rd place. The team were given a trophy, medals and winning certificates. Other teams involved were given the Certificate of Participation.

The event also boasted a special segment called the Quiz King or Queen whereby each team was requested to norminate a king/queen whom was tested by various questions probing into their opinions on Medical Ethics, Reasoning Skills, and also Communication skills. A representative from USIM won the Quiz Queen award for this segment.

The prize giving ceremony commenced with the speech from Prof. Dr. Sethuraman (Dean of Faculty of Medicine) and Deputy VC Academic and International Affairs. He thanked the organizing committee for making this a huge event a great success and especially congratulated Dr. P.K. Rajesh (Deputy Dean for Preclinical and Organizing Chairperson of the quiz ) for making his brainchild (the quiz) a memorable event. The Preclinical Medical Quiz 2011 was officially closed with a vote of thanks from Mr. N. Naga Bharathi Nesan, the President of MedSA and student organizing committee.

The participants congratulated the University for the outstanding efforts placed in organizing this Quiz and was greatly impressed by the excellent modern facilities used and it's management throughout by the Preclinical Medical Quiz 2011. In the feedback collected from the participants they expressed their gratitude to the organizing committee for putting together a meaningful and exciting event and assured that they will return the following year.

Reported by,

INDERPREET KAUR

Secretary of Student Organizing Committee

3rd Malaysian International Medical Student Conference (MIMSC) 2011 now opened for registration

Dear fellow colleagues from Malaysia and oversea,

The SMMAMS's very own annual medical student conference - MIMSC (Malaysian International Medical Student Conference) 2011 is now opened for registration. The 3rd MIMSC 2011, with the theme of "Trauma: Constructing the Future, Growing from the Past" is going to be held at Melaka-Manipal Medical College, from 2nd - 5th June 2011.

This conference is opened to Malaysian medical students, who study locally or abroad, and also to our friends from other countries. Seats are limited for each university. For students who are studying at Malaysia, you MUST register through your university's SMMAMS Committee or Student Council/Association:

1. Universiti Malaya - Ms. Loo Kar Yee (kyeebloom@hotmail.com), Mr. Melvin Loh (melvinloh@gmail.com)

2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) - Mr. Mohd. Lutfi Fadil Lokman (narxiss@yahoo.com)

3. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) - Ms. Jayanthi Selvam (jeqq2005@gmail.com)

4. Penang Medical College (PMC) - Mr. Jeffrey Lee (jeffrey_lhs@yahoo.com)

5. Monash University Malaysia - Ms. Priya Raj (priya-raj@live.com)

6. UNIMAS - Ms. Nurul Shahirah (freaky_angel88@hotmail.com)

7. Universiti Malaysia Sabah - Mr. Yap Wai Leong (danyapwl@gmail.com)

8. International Medical University (IMU) - Mr. Justin Lee(justin88lee@gmail.com)

The following institutions will have to register through their students' association/ council:
- AIMST University, Universiti Sains Malaysia, UiTM, USIM, UIA, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Science. (Kindly also refer to the Directory Tab on the upper right side of this website)

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENT- you can email our IT director for INDIVIDUAL ONLINE REGISTRATION.

Conference Registration guidelines are available in our official conference website: www.smmams.org/mimsc

Senior medical students are encouraged to register for the conference as this will be benefit for their coming training in the hospital.

Besides, the Scientific Committee is now calling for Abstract Submission. Deadline for abstract submission is 1st May 2011. Candidate will be presenting either in the Oral Presentation or Poster Presentation. Competition will be held for these presentations and prizes will be awarded during the Gala Dinner at Avilion Legacy Hotel Melaka on 4th June 2011.

For further information about the conference (e.g. program, registration, fees, accommodation), please kindly visit our official conference website : www.smmams.org/mimsc

Kindly click the "share" button on the bottom right of this page to share this news on your Facebook. We would really appreciate your effort in being a part of this medical student community of ours. 

Calling for Abstract Submission on 3rd MIMSC 2011 at Historical City Malacca

The SMMAMS's very own medical student conference, the 3rd Malaysian International Medical Student Conference (MIMSC) 2011 is going to be held from 2nd to 5th June 2011, at the Historical City of Malacca.

The 3rd MIMSC 2011 is hosted and organized by Melaka-Manipal Medical College, in collaboration with Society of MMA Medical Students.

The theme for the previous MIMSC was "Gastroenterology and Nutrition". The theme for 3rd MIMSC 2011 will be "Trauma Medicine". Trauma management, which is an essential and important knowledge for all doctors, are seldom emphasized in medical schools. Exposure to Trauma management is limited until you start practicing medicine in the hospital. So, Trauma Medicine has been chosen as the theme for the coming conference, to further expose the students on the recent development and advances in Trauma care.

Registration will be opened soon on January 2011. Details of the conference (e.g. program, registration procedure and payment details) will be sent to your university's SMMAMS representative and Student Council. All registration will be done through the representative and council members via ONLINE. Details will be announced on the coming January 2011.

International students can Register ONLINE via our official website (to be announced later), or you can directly email us on mimsc2011@gmail.com.

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SCIENTIFIC POSTER AND ORAL PRESENTATION COMPETITION -

CALLING FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION !!!

General Rules for Scientific Presentation:

1. Universities are entitled to send as many as possible participants for the competition. Members may be from any local, private or international medical institution.

2. Members who participate should have registered for the conference as delegates and dully paid the conference fee as we are not charging a seperate participation fee for the competition.

3. There will be 2 separate competitions held - Poster Presentation and Oral Presentation.

4. Participant is only allowed to participate in either ONE presentation, NOT BOTH.

5. All participant will be receiving certificate of participation and prizes are awarded for the top 3 winners each for both poster and oral presentation selected by the panel of judges. Judges' decisions are final.

6. Criteria for selection will be based on the following criteria (subject to changes):

- Relevance of the topic

- Method of Research

- Creativity of the poster design

- Presentation performance during oral rounds.

7. Members should email the abstract to the Scientific Committee, MIMSC 2011 by 1st May 2011. You may call the Scientific Committee for further clarifications.

*Rules and Regulations above are subjected to change.

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INSTRUCTION FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:

• All abstract should be submitted in English. Explained abbreviations may be used.
• All authors are required to send their abstracts ONLINE. Please include your details such as your name, contact number, year of study, and your medical institution.
• Any late of inappropriately formatted submission will be rejected.
• Submission must be saved in Microsoft Word document format.
• Email will be sent to selected participants for the competition. Results for selection of your abstract will be notified via email and it will be informed to your head of delegate.
• The deadline for submission of abstract is 1st May 2011. (subject to changes)
• Any abstract received after the dateline will be ONLY considered if the any entries received earlier were unable to participate.

For further clarifications on Scientific Presentation Competition and Abstract Submission, please do not hesitate to contact the following persons:

• Ms. Sheela Josephine - (email: sheelajosephine23@gmail.com) - h/p: 010 2992170

• Mr. S. Naveen Pilai - (email: nguynav@hotmail.com) - 016 9030144

***Details regarding the MIMSC 2011 will be released soon in our official conference website, from January 2011 till June 2011. Make sure you had bookmarked and stay tuned with us !!!

A MORNING WITH DR. PATCH ADAMS, for Medical Profession In Malaysia

Dear fellow colleagues,

We are honored to be invited to spend a morning with Dr. Patch Adams, at MAP KL, on 26 November 2010 (Friday), from 9.00am - 12.30pm.

About Dr Patch Adams

Dr Patch Adams, of the Gesundheit Institute, will be in Kuala Lumpur November 26, 2010 and is having a talk exclusively for the medical industry.


Patch Adams is best known for his work as a medical doctor and a clown, and a social activist who has devoted 30 years to changing America's health care system. He believes that laughter, joy and creativity are an integral part of the healing process. His work was brought to light from the 1999 movie, where Robin Williams played Dr. Patch Adams.

Graduating from medical school with a loving heart full of play, Patch Adams began the Gesundheit Institute with a group of twenty friends, including three doctors, who moved into a six‐bedroom home in West Virginia and opened it as a free hospital.

Patch says,
“ We can’t promise to cure, but we can promise to care!”

The Gesundheit! Institute is now a not‐for‐profit health care organization chartered under the Nonprofit Corporation Act of the District of Columbia, is a project in holistic medical care based on the belief that one cannot separate the health of the individual from the health of the family, the community, the world, and the health care system itself. Members of the Institute are health practitioners and health educators. Gesundheit’s intention is to model creative problem solving and to spark each medical facility to design their own ideal ‐ to deliver health care in a context that is our ideal design, and educate other health care practitioners to design their ideal models for care. In its 40‐year history, Gesundheit has offered care to tens of thousands, given workshops and lectures in over 65 countries, built and supported clinics, schools, and orphanages from El Salvador to Cambodia, and brought the joy of clowning to parts of the world damaged by violence and injustice.

http://www.patchdams.org/

Details :

Day/Date : Friday, November 26th 2010,

Venue : MAP, Level G2‐01,
Block A5, Dutamas, Jalan Dutamas 1,
Off Jalan Duta
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Time : 9am to 1230pm

Fee : RM300

Attendees : Medical professionals and associates only

For those who are interested to attend this morning session, you can download the Invitation Letter and Registration form. Please drop us a message or email us if you are attending as a medical student. We would like know who is attending as this session is upon invitation only.

P/S: You will have to register under the Society of MMA Medical Students.

For further information, please do not hesitate to sms or contact me on 010-3785380.

Please drop us a message at FACEBOOK or email us at smmams1011@gmail.com, if you are interested to attend this function. Please kindly register before Wednesday. Thank you.

In case some might not know who this great physician is, you can watch the below video clips about Dr. Patch Adams, played by Robin Williams.

Warmest regards,

Vincent Khor

SMMAMS Webmaster

SMMAMS T-shirt Design Contest

The Society of MMA Medical Students (SMMAMS) is looking for a brand new design for our official t-shirt. If you are talented in design and wish that all Malaysian medical students to wear your design, please do not wait anymore. Open your Adobe or drawing programs, start designing and send your creative product to us.

Click at our Facebook Event Page.

FAQ :
1) Is there a limit to the number of T-shirt designs that one person/university can submit?
Each person/ individual can send as many entries as possible to us. We are looking forward to receive your creative design. 


2) For the colours of the t-shirt: are there any specified blue for it? (e.g. light blue, dark blue, marine blue, etc.)
For the colour of the T-Shirt, the BLUE is NOT specified. You can select any blue from the whole range of blue.


3) Is the type of shirt fixed as in like round neck, no collar, short sleeve?
The T-shirt design will be printed out on a Polo type T-Shirt.


4) How about the T-shirt design template?
You can create your own template, or you can choose to use our ready made template :

INTERVARSITY SPORTS MEDIC 2010 - Gathered almost 300 medical students at UPM

On the 26th September 2010 (Sunday), at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), the very first INTERVARSITY SPORTS MEDIC 2010 organized by Putra Medic Club (UPM) in collaboration with SMMAMS, was successfully organized, which had gather almost 300 medial students from all over Malaysia, including USM team who travelled far from Kelantan, to participate in this event.

The participating universities and medical colleges include: International Medical University (IMU), Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC), Monash University Malaysia, AIMST University, Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), UIAM and the host, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

Good job UPM organizing committee! Thank you for all participating medical schools for their support towards this event. We sincerely hope that you will keep supporting SMMAMS activities and movements. We were so sorry for any inconvenience and misunderstandings that have occured during the event. We are looking forward to see you again in the next year Sports Medic 2011 and here we promise you that there will be more games in the coming sports medic. See you!

Updates on Sports Medic 2010 - Part 1

How To Reach UPM?

1) KTM Train - From KL Sentral, take KTM Serdang then Repid KL U42, and Sri Indah Bus from there will go Putrajaya. and you have to go to Hospital Serdang, our faculty is just beside the hospital.

[updates from Ms. Jayanthi. Please contact her in case you are lost]

During the day of event:

View Larger Map

Registration:

• begins around 7am to 8.30am at K17 court
• Breakfast will be given during the registration.

Games:

• After registration, you will be moved to the sports venue.
• UniRep will have to draw lots
• Futsal and Basketball compete in group style like FIFA.
• Badminton will be knock out.
• You have to prepare your own badminton racket
• Please kindly wear sports wear/ jersey which represent your medical school.
• Referee consists of student council members from UPM.
• More detailed rules and regulations will be provided soon. Stay tuned with us.

Food: Lunch and tea will be provided to all registered participants.

*More updates coming up soon. Please stay tuned with us. Thank you.

Updated by,

Ms. Jayanthi, UPM

REMINDER FOR SPORTS MEDIC 2010

Dear participants and supporters of Sports Medic 2010,

I would hereby like to remind you and your team members that:

1. Please kindly wear identifiable sports wear during the games, which are unique to your college/university, preferably with names or logo.

2. For Badminton teams, you are to bring your own badminton rackets.

This is for now temporary. We will update you the full details and full list of registers confirmation by the coming Tuesday. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us or directly contact Mr. Ravi or Ms. Jayanthi.

ALL MEDICAL STUDENTS, FROM NORTH TO SOUTH, TO EAST MALAYSIA, FROM YEAR 1 TO FINAL YEAR, ARE WELCOME to JOIN US!!!

Online Registration for Sports Medic 2010

Dear all colleagues,

You can now Online Register for the Intervarsity Sports Medic 2010 with us by click here.

Or if you found any difficulties in the online registration, just send us your details. After the online registration, we will direct you to your respective school's student representatives. Thank you so much.

If you found difficulties in online registration, just fill in the following:

1. State your corresponding email which we can reach you.

2. Subject: INTERVARSITY SPORTS MEDIC 2010

3. Please state the following: 

(a) Your name and your team mates' name if possible

(b) University/ college name

(c) Sports category which you are interested e.g. Badminton Double, Futsal etc.

(all your details will be sent to president.smmams@gmail.com)

INTERVARSITY SPORTS MEDIC 2010 - Thinking of a Good & Meaningful Weekend?

DETAILS OF THE GAMES:

1. FUTSAL

• 8 persons per team
• Category (a) MALE (b) FEMALE
• Registration Fee : RM12 per person
  
  
  2. BASKETBALL
  
  8 persons per team
  
  Category: (a) MALE
  
  Registration Fee: RM 12 per person
  

(3) BADMINTON

• Groups : (a) Single (b) Double,
  
• Category : (i) MALE (ii) FEMALE
  
• Registration Fee : RM20 per person

Registrations are opened to all Malaysian medical students (SMMAMS / Non-SMMAMS member). Forms and official letter have been sent to your respective university's dean office and Student Representative Council.

Please register online with us and we will direct your university representative to you. Or if you have problems with the online registration, you can always email president.smmams@gmail.com on the games you want to participate. You should include the details like: 1) Name (please specify Mr/ Ms); 2) University and 3) Futsal/ Basketball/ Badminton (single/double)

To all student representatives / student bodies, if your school has not receive our invitation letter and registration form, please do not hesitate to contact the following person:

(a) Ms. Jayanthi Selvam - 012-2946077 (jeqq2005@gmail.com)

(b) Mr. Ravi - 017-7962634 (ravi_devilz@hotmail.com)

As some colleagues had asked "why only 3 games?". Well, this is the first time we are organizing such event and we hope to start good in a smaller scale. Maybe in the coming year, we will include other games like Bowling, Swimming, Chess, Table Tennis, Squash etc. Let us just come and participate in the above games. Winning is not the most important matter. You will have the great opportunity to make new friends and new networks here. Just come for fun!

Please feel free and do not hesitate to drop us your feedbacks and comments. We will be grateful to hear from you! Hope to see you soon here!

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MMA 50th Anniversary Dinner with Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

Last 2 weeks, on the 14th of July 2010, the Society of Malaysian Medical Association Medical Students (SMMAMS) was invited to attend the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) 50th Anniversary dinner with the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Hotel Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur. About 1000 doctors from all over Malaysia attended the dinner. Those attending include SMMAMS Immediate Past Chairman, Mr. Thanesh Kumar; Chairman Mr. Justin Lee; Vice Chairman, Mr. Lutfi Fadil bin Lokman; Secretary, Ms. Loo Kar Yee; Asst. Secretary, Mr. Melvin Loh; Treasurer, Ms. Sheela Josephine John and committee members Mr. Vincent Khor, Ms. Priya Dashene Raj and Ms. Jayanthi Selvam.

The dinner was preceded with the arrival of the Prime Minister along with other VIPs, including the Minister of Health, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai; Minister of Tourism, Datuk Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen; Deputy Minister of Defence Datuk Dr. Abdul Latiff and our Director General of Health Tan Sri Datuk Haji Mohn Ismail Merican, and the current MMA President, Dr. David Quek Kwang Leng.

An opening speech was given by the organizing chairman, Dr. Kuljit Singh, followed by speech from MMA President, Dr. David. He spoke on healthcare in 10th Malaysian Plan, free trade zone among doctors in ASEAN zone, 1Care Malaysia, medical education in Malaysia and the most important issue, the 1Malaysia Clinic being managed by MA and Nurses.

The summit of the event was the speech by the Prime Minister. He addressed several issues encountered by the medical profession, and announced his plan to launch 1Malaysia Mobile clinic and open more 1 Malaysia Clinics under the 10th Malaysia Plan as part of its continuous effort to provide quality and afforadable healthcare services to the people.

The MMA is now 50 years old (1960 - 2010). The honorable Prime Minister after his speech launched the new 50th Year MMA logo followed by cutting of anniversary cake. A token of appreciation from MMA was handed to Prime Minister by the MMA president, Dr. David Quek. It was a framed picture of the late PM's father, Tun Abdul Razak in 1967, as he was declaring opening of the 5-storey MMA building in Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur.

It was a great honor for the SMMAMS Committee to attend such a prestigious dinner and have a chance to meet the PM in person. Through the interview with some of the senior MMA members, we had the opportunity to learn the ropes of the Malaysian Healthcare system. It was inspiring to realize that we are all going to be the future leaders, and someday our time will come for us to lead and share the responsibility of ensuring continuous advancement of the Malaysian healthcare.

SMMAMS committee members with DG for Health Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Haji Mohd Ismail Merican (President of Malaysian Medical Council) with MMA President, Dr. David (Right end)

Organizing Chairman, Dr. Kuljit Singh (Deputy Secretary General, MMA)

Our "boss", MMA President, Dr. David Quek

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND ALL MALAYSIAN DOCTORS!!! ANOTHER MILESTONES ACHIEVED!!

Continuing Medical Education (CME) for Medical Students 2010- Joint Pain Management

Continuing Medical Education (CME) has been long part of Malaysian Medical Association regularly organized in collaboration with pharmaceutical companies, to update practitioners with recent advances in medical field.

The Society of Malaysian Medical Association Medical Students (SMMAMS) does its part by organizing CMEs for the Malaysian medical students, on a yearly basis. However, this CME is rather different as it is organized as a full day event and focuses on particular topic (rather than updating the participants about new drugs or recent advances).

This year, the CME for Medical Students 2010 was held on 10th of July 2010 (Saturday) at Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysian (PPUKM). The theme was interesting and relevant to our future day-to-day practice -

"Joint Pain - Early Detection, Better Management and Effective Prevention"

A total of 200 students, from 9 medical schools attended this event.

The event was officiated by Miss Nur Aishah Binti Abdul Latiff, Director of CME for Medical students 2010 and it was followed by keynote talk from Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Sharir Mohamed Said, a rheumatologist from UKM Medical Centre (PPUKM). The talk was comprehensive and inspiring as he covered the various aspects of joint pain and the diverse presentation of the disease.

There was also a sketch presentation of Joint pain from Crimea State Medical University (CSMU). It was an entertaining performance both educational and humorous.

During this session, 4 students from each university underwent a grueling test of their knowledge in anatomy, physiology, internal medicine - rheumatology, treatment and management related to the theme: Joint Pain, in an exam-like setting.

Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysian (UKM)

International Medical University (IMU)

The afternoon started off with the talk on "How to be a Five-Star Doctor?" by Prof. Dr. Harline Haliza Hj. Siraj, Head of Professional and Personal Development (PPD) module, UKM Medical Centre. Thereafter, the finals of the rheumatology quiz were held. The finalists were participants from:

1. UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM) - CHAMPION
2. INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU)
3. MELAKA-MANIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE (MMMC)

The closing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Zaleha Abdullah Mahdy, advisor of PERSIAP UKM ande Deputy Dean (Undergraduate study and Society Affairs) Medical Faculty UKM; and Dr. Kuljit Singh, Deputy Secetary of Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). There was a short power point video to mark the closure of the event followed by photo session with dignitaries.

SMMAMS Committee Members with dignitaries

On a whole, it was a valuable experience. The knowledge gained was vast and essential as the theme addressed a common medical condition among the population especially the elderly group. New friendships were made, old friendships were renewed and these good memories are to be cherished till the next CME for Medical Students.

If you have missed this event and would like to know about our future events, do visit our website or contact us for further details.

Till we meet again in the next CME!

Priya Dashene Raj (Monash University)