7th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conference 2011

UBD participated in the 7th Malaysia Indonesia Brunei Medical Sciences Conference 2011, with the theme 'Towards a holistic and integrative approach in healthcare'. This year, the conference was held in Equatorial Hotel, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, from the 22nd July 2011 until 24th July 2011. It was officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Rosnah Haji Abdul Rashid Shirlin.

Those who participated includes our current IHS Dean Dr Maslina, our Dean of Students Affairs Dk Dr Nurolaini Pg Hj Muhd Kifli, our IHS Deputy Dean Dr Mohd Ayub Sadiq @ Lin Naing, Dr Tayyab Hassan, Ampuan Dr Hj Asrin Ampuan Hj Tengah, Dr Fazean Irdayati Idris and Azim Matnoor. Also participated are the students of IHS: a medical student named Hj Muhammad Ainuddin Hj Mahli and four Biomedical Sciences students namely Fakhriedzwan Fitri Hj Idris, Zaharuddin Haji Abdul Rahman, Siti Nur Bazilah Ghazali and Nurul Adhwa Hj Abd Rahman. Brunei also sent  other medical doctors, such as Dr Sylvester Shim of JPMC. Everyone who particapated presented their work during the conference. Below are some of the photos during their presentations.

Ampuan Dr Asrin

Fakhriedzwan Fitri Hj Idris

Zaharuddin Hj Abdul Rahman

Hj Muhd Ainuddin Hj Mahli

Siti Nur Bazilah Ghazali

Nurul Adhwa Hj Abd Rahman

Group photo with the Dean of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and few Malaysian participants

Azim Matnoor, Dr Fazean (who was awarded the BEST DRESS during the conference dinner), Zaharuddin

Dr Fazean, Dr Tayyab, Dr Ayub

All Bruneian delegates went on stage to perform spontaneously and happily

From left: Ainuddin, Zaharuddin, Bazilah, Fakhriedzwan, Nurul Adhwa

Beside the experience of participating and presenting in the conference, the students made new friends with the students from other countries.

Zaharuddin with a Malaysian student

Bazilah and Nurul Adhwa with a Malaysian student

Nurul Adhwa, Zaharuddin, Bazilah with few medical students of Malaysia

Bruneian students with the Malaysian students

Ampuan Dr Hj Asrin Ampuan Hj Tengah won a Consolidation Prize (Lecturers) for his presentation during the conference, and our medical student, Hj Muhammad Ainuddin Hj Mahli won the third prize for Best Presenter (Student). Congratulations!

IHS Student Council Leadership Programme

On the 3rd of July, the institute's student council which consists of 16 members held a leadership programme. The event took place at the Muara Beach.

For more photos, please select the links below:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4

PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences Student Council

IHSSC IT Department

Six Japanese medical students in UBD exchange programme

Some of the participants during the opening of the Fifth International Summer Medical School Programme at UBD. Picture: BT/Saifulizam

BRUNEI-MUARA

Thursday, July 21, 2011

SIX medical students from Japan's Kagawa University yesterday began a five-week course at the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah (PAPRSB) Institute of Health Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).

The students are participating in the Fifth International Summer Medical School Programme 2011, an annual exchange programme between PAPRSB Institute of Health Science and Kagawa University's Faculty of Medicine.

Dr Suwarni Hj Mohd Diah, the programme chairperson, said the participants will attend lectures, problem-based learning sessions, clinical and communication skills, laboratory sessions and tutorials during the course.

"Participants will also have a chance to gain knowledge and hands-on experiences from clinical placements in health centres and hospitals throughout Brunei," she said.

She went on to say that all sessions will be conducted in English as this will provide the opportunity for Japanese students to enhance their English language proficiency as well as their communications skills.

In addition, the participants may also have the opportunity to learn about Brunei's way of life and culture through staying with foster family and visits to various cultural and heritage places such as Kampong Ayer and the Royal Regalia building.

They will also visit the Belait district and experience Brunei's unspoiled natural heritage by going to the Kuala Belalong Field Study Centre in the remote area of Temburong.

"This year, participants will have the unique opportunity to experience the special, spiritual and social atmosphere of the holy month of Ramadhan," said Dr Suwarni.

She hoped that all Japanese students in the programme would enjoy their stay and bring a lot of good memories from their experiences in Brunei.

At the end of the course, participants will be assessed by a written examination and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

The students are also assessed on their presentations and report-writing skills.

Present at the launch of the programme yesterday was Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Corporate and Administration at UBD Hjh Anis Faudzulani Hj Dzulkiflee and Dean of PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences Dr Hjh Maslina Hj Mohsin. — Sally Piri

The Brunei Times

Fifth International Summer Medical School Programme

19th July 2011: Welcoming the Kagawa students at the Brunei International Airport

Congratulations to Dr Sarah!

Another senior medical graduate made us proud! Also a former student of IHS, Medicine Cohort 1, named Dr Sarah Tay impressively has graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from her partner medical school, St. George's University of London few days ago with Dr Jonathan. In addition, she will be pursuing her study in Brighton starting August, and might even proceed with paediatrics. We wish you all the best in your future plans!

Congratulations to Dr Jonathan!

2011 is definitely a good year for IHS! All the staffs and juniors are amazed with all the good news from the students of Medicine Cohort 1. Here is another student of the cohort named Jonathan Lim who has just also graduated from his partner medical school, St. George's University of London few days ago with Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Congratulations Dr Jonathan, keep us proud!

Welcoming back the 1st Cohort of Bachelor of Health Science (Medicine)

Yesterday on the 9th of July 2011, an event was held at the institute, welcoming the first cohort after successfully graduated from their partner medical schools. The junior doctors went for a three-year programme at the institute to obtain an ordinary degree and another two or three years abroad. The event to celebrate the first UBD produced doctors was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Dr Hj Zulkarnain Hj Hanafi, who was also a former Dean of the institute.

Dr Hjh Maslina Hj Mohsin, the current Dean, in her welcoming address said the team is very proud of this achievement and also mentioned few other great achievements of the cohort, including the international inter-medical school physiology quiz, Institute of Medicine Charity Evening for Smarter as well as several medical school exchange programmes.

The doctors also shared their experiences as medical students abroad and gave useful advices for the final year students who will be leaving for their respective partner medical schools soon.

Some of the graduates attending the event;

From the University of Southampton, United Kingdom; Dr. Husnina, Dr. Nora Izzati and Dr. Fardila,

Dr. Ak Muhammad Nadzir, from the University of Calgary, Canada,

and Dr. Ak Ahmad Syukri from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Some of the cohort 4 seniors attending the event.

Dr. Hj Zulkarnain, in his speech, mentioned that the journey matters more than the destination. He also added that perseverance with a very clear directional vision and effort helps too. He reminded the new graduates that first and foremost you are human, secondly you are a doctor and only thirdly you are a surgeon.

The event ended with refreshments.

Some of the lecturers and staffs attending the event.

The doctors shared inspiring quotes at the end of their presentations:

"Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe." by Gail Dever.

"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome" by Arthur Ashe.

Congratulation Cohort 1 graduates! All the best with your future career plans!

IHS Student Council IT Department

Public Lectures

1) “Public and Healthcare: Exploring the trend"

by

Dr Tayyab Hasan

Medical Educationist

Lecturer, Medical Program,

PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences

Date: 9 July 2011, Saturday

Time: 12:00 pm

Venue: Lecture Theater 1, PAPRSB IHS

2) “Making a difference- Effective physical activity behaviour change through programs in the worksite, schools and community settings"

by

Professor Adrian Bauman

Sesquicentenary Professor of Public Health

Sydney School of Public Health

The University of Sydney

Date: 8 July 2011, Friday

Time: 9 am

Venue: Lecture Theater 1, PAPRSB IHS

IHS Student Council IT Department