Health Convention

Ministry of Health is organising a Health Convention in commemoration of 100 years of health services in Brunei Darussalam on 15 - 18 November 2007. Events organised for the convention are the Brunei Health Expo (15 - 18 Nov), Health Conference (15 - 17 Nov) and Health Carnival (18 Nov).

Registration is free for the Health Conference. To register, please email health100years@hotmail.com or fax 2380687. Click here for the programme.

MRCGP Examination

Monday, November 12, 2007

BRUNEI, the first Southeast Asian country to be accredited with the Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) International qualification, yesterday hosted the annual prestigious examination sat by 19 local and foreign candidates.

The MRCGP examination, often regarded as an end-point assessment for general practice for those completing vocational training, is a quality marker mandatory for all new doctors when entering general practice in the UK.

The majority of candidates are doctors at an early stage of their careers who wish to join the Royal College as well as established family doctors.

The MRCGP (International) enables a country or region to develop an examination at the same level and academic rigour as the MRCGP in the UK appropriately tailored to local clinical needs, culture, history, epidemiology, health practices and education systems and is designed to address the assessment of the competencies of Family Doctors in their country or region.

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) achieved MRCGP (International) accreditation for the Family Medicine examination in November 2003.

Internal Development Advisor at St. George's University of London, Dr Caroline Starkey, and Dr Richard Wakeford of Cambridge University invigilated yesterday's examinations at the UBD Chancellor Hall and the Civil Service Institute in Rimba.

UBD's Vice Chancellor Dato Paduka Dr Hj Ismail Hj Duraman and the Ministry of Health's Director General of Health Services Datin Paduka Dr Hjh Intan Hj Salleh were also present to meet the candidates for 'Module 2, Objective Structured Clinical Examination' from Brunei (12 candidates), Malaysia, Singapore and Saudi Arabia.

Results of the examination, held every November, are expected to be out by next month.

Brunei has so far successfully produced four MRCGP (International) graduates.

The Brunei Times

In Focus: Farah

How old are you?
22! Yea…young, single but not available ;D
What’s your favourite animal?
Hmm..I like horse. I like cats too but im scared of holding them :p
Do you like having your picture taken? Why?
Duhh…I LOVE having my picture taken bcoz its what I do best!
What size of shoe do you wear?
Aha.I have tiny tiny feet. Depends on the brand/the types, but usually 4/5.
What do you do most when you’re bored?
bully, annoy or pester other people :p if im not doing that, I would go out watch movies or sumthing..as long as im out of the house =p
3 things about yourself
1-Laugh-addict
2-crazy, funky but sweet
3-Shoe-holic
Math or Science?
Science
Gym or music?
Music
Favourite type of ice cream
Anything with chocolate or mango flavour.
Had you been in accident?
Yup, once when I was in my 1^st year. I was driving back to UBD after dplacement in RIPAS hospital that morning. Two of my friends were with me that time. It was a horrible experience, but luckily no one was injured.
What is your favourite TV show?
Waa..a lot of favourites! Oprah Winfrey, Friends, LOST, CSI Las Vegas, Heroes, Grey’s Anatomy, House, Miami Ink, any traveling shows and a lot more.
Favourite food?
Love teh tarik, vitasoy and banana.
Define love
Loving someone isn't when you picture yourself with them, it's realizing that you can't live without them.
Any celebrity crushes?
Wentworth Miller…he’s soooo gorgeous!
3 things your hate
1-Lizard
2-Failing in anything i do..careers, education, health, love..
3-Gaining weight
This year’s resolution?
1-Work harder, Less procrastinating & Pass my H.Science degree with flying colours
2- Control myself from spending a lot on shoes
3- Get fit
Your MSN Nick?
Some live for the bill, Some kill for the bill àdun worry ;p its just some lyrics I got frm a song im currently listening to
Current mood?
At the moment, I’m feeling:
-Worried about my PPD portfolio
-Sad coz I miss my special sum1
-Hate coz Im gaining weight
Best childhood memory?
Spending time with my aunty who took care of me since I was still a baby and playing around with my brothers.
Whose car were you last?
My car la…

IM Hari Raya Celebration

Last Wednesday, the parking lots were full of cars as we were having a food feast-a! We hosted the Hari Raya Celebration this year with 'open-house' concept. For more pictures from the open house, click here.