Hope this will be very helpful to all of you who are interested to join in the family.

What students think of IM?

IM is a very close-knit community. Being a very young and small faculty, many of us know each other, and almost all the lecturers and staff members know us by names. It has a very good staff-student ratio, allowing small group teaching. I particularly enjoy the learning system adopted in IM. It encourages us to do our self-study and research during SDL, which then stimulates healthy group discussions in PBL.

How do you find out about IM?

I first heard about IM when the BHSc/MBBS course was advertised on the newspaper back in 2005.

Can you describe one whole sentence about your program?

A pragmatic programme, with emphasis on clinical knowledge and skills, always striving to train us to become good doctors in the future.

How do you survive Mini Medical Interview / OSEI? Tips for passing OSEI.

OSEI is a formal interview just to check that you are really into doing Medicine. As long as you have the passion in Medicine, and you are ready to commit yourself into the life of a medical student and doctor, they will pass you for sure. Just be yourself and let your personality shine. But one thing, just speak…whatever your opinion is, but do be reasonable. It might be very intimidating as you may think the examiners are all doctors, specialists or scientists, but they are just like any other people out there. For just that day, treat them like friends – I’m sure they are not there to fail you. They are there to pass you. At the end of the day, remember to smile.

What is Problem Based Learning / PBL?

PBL is a way of learning which involves a simulated clinical case. So at the beginning of the week, you will be given a case scenario, say Mr X who is 20years old came in to A&E with a cough. So from that, your team of people will have to hypothesise and discuss issues around that. For example, you have to know the anatomy, histology and physiology of the respiratory system; the mechanism of cough; types of chest infections, etc. It is therefore an integrated system of learning, which unlike medical schools before, we will have to cover all the disciplines of health sciences in a week – relevant to the case. The mode of learning is self-directed learning (SDL), with some lectures (2 or 3) and large group sessions (LGS)…then as a group, we will discuss what we have all read up on the learning issues that we have identified from the case triggers.

How does PBL change your way of study?

I am not a person who is very much into didactic lectures. So PBL suits the way I study, as I have the freedom to do self-study and research at my own time – which means that it is highly flexible. In a way, it is training me in speaking in the “medical language” when we have discussions, rather than just absorbing the knowledge and regurgitating them during examinations.

Did you take Physics/Biology in high school? How does that help you in surviving BHSc Health Science?

Well, I was in the Science stream throughout high school and in college, I took Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Having some background knowledge in Biology does help in a way – in first year particularly, when we go through the basic health sciences. Nevertheless, not taking Biology in A Levels does not mean you can’t be a medical student. Indeed, I know some friends who are doing well in medical school and some great doctors/specialists who didn’t do Biology then.

What do you like best about IM?

I must say it is the group of people I study and work with in IM. IM’s staffs are very friendly and helpful.

Hello all,

NEW! Pictures from the charity evening is available here

Pictures of all the performers visit here

Pictures from the Meet the Fan click here

Pictures from the rehearsal click here


I can't download all the pictures as it is too heavy.

Today is the last day for the public to see whats within the Japanese exhibitions. If you didn't go there...here are some that you missed.

Food.....Sushi.............!
Too bad its only a display

Kenzo master
or is it teakwando master?

The Defense attire

The Technology of Japan is displayed of the latest game
Played by the audience...Wii..........

*I wish IM can make this kind of design in our T-Shirt*

One of the traditional game for kids
*its very hard*

Haiza making a try....didn't succeed

Giving a smile after he finally did it

Trying out the guys traditional costume

Jap Tea ceremony

The tea ceremony 'maker'

Gosh..I look so 'ayu'...
wearing the kimono

Guess Who?....

Cute Jap dolls....

Yay! IM Sugoi and Subarashi took the challenge and they were thrilled with the support! So many experts but Haiza and Zeti, almost became one of the highest scorer in the womens category. Nevermind, we can beat them next year! SUGOI! SUBARASHI! You know, as a begginer, I think we did alright.

All wearing the charity evening T-Shirt
for the tournament

Nurol looking happy while receiving her trophy

The score board

With the trophies (of participation)

The 3rd Annual Academic Session was a success (despite many 'gatecrashers') and it was on the news the day before. But unfortunately, I couldn't find it. If I do, I will post it asap. Here are some pics...

Goodies for those who attend

Dr Chong won the best speaker award
($250 worth of effort)

Its no other than Jon! Jonathan Lim Kok Haw, 3rd year Medical Student from our very own Institute of Medicine, UBD. He has been working hard for the past week on the Asean Youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition.

"It was a good experience...it was something out of my comfort zone and I am glad I was able to do it. Impromptu in front of the public and TV is a bit crazy - so relieved it is over now"

Here are some photos of Jon with the ASEAN delegates.

Brunei snags top prize at Asean contest

The winner: Jonathan Lim Kok Haw from Brunei Darussalam waxes eloquent at the Asean youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition held at the Dewan Raya RTB in Bandar Seri Begawan to claim the first prize. Picture: Syafie Nadi

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Asean youths' voice on prevention of drug abuse

Best speaker: Brunei's contestant, Jonathan Lim Kok Haw, beat nine other contenders at the Asean Youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition, yesterday. Picture: Syafie Nadi

Finaz Daniel BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

VOICES of the Asean youths were heard yesterday at the first Asean Youth Extemporaneous Speaking Competition at RTB where three youth leaders, each representing their Asean member country, came out as winners.

Ten youth leaders delivered their views, opinions and positions as they expounded on topics randomly chosen all pertaining to drug abuse prevention which focused on the youths and their relationship and responsibility with themselves, their families and their communities.

The champion, Jonathan Lim Kok Haw of Brunei who spoke on his topic: "If you knew a young person who felt lonely or bored, and this person was contemplating the use of illegal drugs, what would you say to him/her and why?" pointed out that youths turn to drugs "to escape reality" and that they should find out the root cause of their stress and problems in order to deal with the issue instead of turning to illegal drugs.

He stressed that youths today should be more involved with activities such as sports to rid their mind of contemplating the use of drugs.

"You can get high on other things," said Jonathan. "I get my high from playing tennis and I use it to channel the stress and problems I encounter."

In his third year at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) taking up Bachelor of Health Science, Jonathan has also represented Brunei in the Sunburst Youth Camp in Singapore which was attended by participants from 13 countries.

"There should be more drug education in schools," he said, commenting on what should be done about the increasing drug abuse problem in the country.

"Youths should get together and discuss the drug problems as they listen to their peers."

Jonathan expressed his surprise at coming in first place. "It was unexpected," he said. "If I can influence the youths in Brunei, that makes all the difference in it for me."

(click here for the full article)

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extracted from Borneo Bulletin Online
for the complete story click here

Hello everyone,
Last night, UBD hold an annual dinner to appreciate all the staff members. One of the programme is to give an appreciation token to the staff who is leaving UBD. Our beloved Dr Hj Zulkarnain was called on stage last night and was given a present by the VC himself.


After that, we all have a lovely dinner and lucky draw sessions. Nik Tuah, Kenny, Aswir and Zeti are lucky indeed. Their names were announced and got great prizes! Share..share please...

UBD is holding a bowling competition between staff of UBD. 8 IM staff accepted the challenge and will be competition the bowling competition this 15th March 2008. IM Subarashi consists of Aswir (team captain), Hanna, Zeti and Mariah while IM Sugoi consists of Nurol (Team captain),Tim , Nik and Haiza.

Last Wednesday, they were having a fun practice organised by their manager, Fiza at the empire hotel. Here are their pics.







Please support them and hope one of the team will bring home the prize!