Medical Jokes

Let a smile brighten up your day!!!

While making his rounds, a doctor points out an x-ray to a group of medical students.

�As you can see,� he says, �the patient limps because his left fibula and tibia are radically arched.�

The doctor turns to one of the students and asks, �What would you do in a case like this?�

�Well,� ponders the student, �I suppose I�d limp, too.- www.halfthedeck.com

Quote of the week

Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.

University Forum for Brunei and Singapore Undergrad students

Our highlights this week is Jonathan Lim for his involvement in University Forum hosted by RTB, jointly organised by RTB and MediaCorp last Thursday 23rd August 2007. Below is the article taken from BB...

RTB Hosts Forum For Brunei, Singapore Uni Students
By Aemy Azlene

Bandar Seri Begawan - Radio Television Brunei Wednesday night hosted a University Forum with the topic "Survival in an Increasingly Globalised World" with Musa Mohidin as the moderator at Studio 1, RTB.

The forum was a chance to hear the views of undergrads from universities of both Brunei and Singapore.

The speakers comprised eight undergrads. The four Bruneian students were Lim Kok Haw Jonathan, Puteri Balgis Md Hadi, Abdul Hamid Muslim and Ak Abdul Ba'asit bin Pg Hj Yahya. The Singaporean students who took part in the forum were Jason Low Hui Huang, Juliet Huang Chen Mei, Siti Syuhada bte Faizal and Fazlina bte Faruk Marican.

The forum was an initiative of the governments of both Singapore and Brunei to foster closer ties between the two countries and is one of the projects implemented under the MoU concerning cooperation in the field of broadcasting.

Present as the guest of honour from Singapore were Mr Masagos Zulkifli bin Masagos Mohamad, the Senior Parliamentary Secretary at the Ministry of Education while the guest of honour from Brunei was the Acting Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Pg Dato Paduka Hj Ismail bi Pg Hj Mohammad.

The forum ended with a presentation of souvenirs by, the guest of honour to the participating students. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

5th Inter Medical School Physiology Quiz 2007

Our students will be participating in the 5th Inter Medical School Physiology Quiz which will be held on the 1st September 2007 at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. We are hoping that the students will get the international exposure in knowledge competition, to gauge their level of knowledge and understanding in physiology. The students are Chong Hsien, Jonathan Lim, Sonia and Husnina, all from third year. They will be accompanied by Dr Hoyle and he will be training the students in preparation for the quiz. So good luck to them and bring the trophy home!! Seriously, no pressure guys, just bring the trophy home..haha...Joking bah.

We all here wish you the very BEST!!!

University Malaysia Sabah

Last Saturday, a group of lecturers and administrators came all the way from Kota Kinabalu to visit our Institute. They are from the School of Medicine, University Malaysia Sabah (UMS). They traveled by bus and had an overnight stayed in Limbang. Dr Mas Rina Wati welcomed them at the hall and show them what our Institute as well as the University offered. Then we brought them to see our new but unfinish building just behind the mosque. I am still not sure why they visited our Institute and will update you more on this. After that they planned to play volleyball game with the RIPAS Hospital staff. Our official cameraman on that day was Kenny. ...


For more information, please visit their website at www.ums.edu.my

Upcoming events

1 sept- 4 Sept 2007 - Pesta Convocation (All students)
9 Sept - Sukan Ria (Compulsory for ALL students and staffs to attend... :(... )
11 Sept - 19th UBD Convocation

In Focus: Edah

How long have you been with IM?
Two years plus
IM staffs or students?
Students lol!
Books you read?
Medical books (yea..rite..!)
Favourite board game?
Ermm..none..but i like Twisters!
Favourite magazine?
Cleo
If you have one way to help others, what would it be?
Help people to achieve their dreams
Favourite smell?
Durian
Worst feeling in the world
Being scolded in front of others
First thing you think of this morning
What should I wear??
Favourite colour?
Pink
What's in your bag?
Makeup bag, mobile, food, purse
If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be?
Near the beach
Beach, mountain or city?
Beach
Comedy or horror?
Comedy
Do you like to drive fast?
NO
Favourite time of the day?
Makan time !
Favourite kitchen item?
Kitchen window
Highlights of the year?
My engagement ! and slumber party with the girls...
Favourite day?
Weekend
Favourite meal?
Mum's dishes
Dream vacation?
Honeymoon in SPAIN
What words do you like the sound of or the way they are spelled?
Oophorectomy

Japanese Karaoke Nite

Last Tuesday night, we all are invited to the Rizqun International Hotel for the closing ceremony of the International Summer Medical School Program. The performance and the photoslide show presentations made the event even more cheerful. The audience were laughing and having lots of fun especially during the karaoke segment. Here are some pics

We hope to see you in Brunei soon guys!! さようなら...goodbye...



Please excuse the audio system. They all sound alot better in real life.

In Focus: Yah Nee

What do you do at IM?
A tutor
What CD is in your CD player right now?
Chinese Song (May Day)
How many keys are on your key ring?
Satu (Car key)
Favourite magazine?
Reader's Digest
If you have one way to help others, what would it be?
Make everyone happy
Favourite smell?
Mom's cooked food
Worst feeling in the world
Guilty feeling
First thing you think of this morning
I want more sleep
Favourite colour
Purple
What's in your bag?
Camera, wallet, carkey, ipod, strawberry yogurt bar, phone, m&m, a lollipop
If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be?
By the sea
If you had one day to live, what would you do?
Sky diving
Comedy or horror?
Comedy
Sushi or salad?
Salad
Worst movie?
Sunshine (bleh...)
Have you ever eaten a bug?
Ya, accidently swallowed a tiny bug. YUCK!
Do you like to drive fast?
Yes, when I'm stressed
Favourite way to spend your time
Reading
Highlights of the year?
OBBD!
Favourite vacation place?
So far, Barcelona
Last thing you ate?
Mee hoon soup
What words do you like the sound of or the way they are spelled?
Mississippi

Japanese Exam

The International Summer Medical School has finish their exam last week. Written and as well as OBjective structure clinical exam. Here are