Sunday, December 27, 2009

Selling furniture!

Hey guys! Hope you're all enjoying the holidays before going off to your repective clinical schools!

If you're looking for furniture, or know anyone who is (tv, bed, shelves etc), my family is in the midst of vacating our house and are selling off most of our furniture. We've put up ads in Adpost.com and you may check it out if you're interested. Click on the links below for more information.

Steel Bed + Matress for RM150

New LG television + TV cabinet for RM500

Other furniture also available, so just contact me if you're interested :D

If you would like to advertise your furniture in the blog, just let me know!

Thanks and happy holidays!!!

PS: Those of you preparing for USMLE, check out the post just before this. EASY MONEY!!


Saturday, December 26, 2009

USMLE Research/Survery for Malaysian Candidates

Dear all,
This is Dr Yee (M2/98 batch).

I represent the education group from UK doing the research for USMLE candidates in Malaysia.

I understand from Cathy that you and a group of friends are interested in taking part.

Let me first thank you for your enthusiasm.

May I know how many of you are planning to participate?

We are organizing the group to be held on 15 January 2010, 16 January 2010 at IMU Bukit Jalil campus so that it will be convenient for you guys. 17 January is the IMU Open Day, so I think that would be out of question.

I am really hoping you can spread the news far/wide and tell your colleagues that we are doing this. Participants will be guaranteed renumeration of RM100 per person. So, I think why not come and share your thoughts on how you prepare for USMLE and the hurdles you face as you earn some handsome cash.

We are short on participants now. But I know there are many prospective USMLE candidates at IMU. It's possible that the news has not reached them yet.

We would be grateful if you could circulate this event around IMU so that my UK friends will benefit to the fullest from this endeavour.

Thank you very much!


YEE SZEMEN, MBBS MRCP
http:www.nocturnale.com
amanuensis@nocturnale.com

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

USMLE marketing research project, lecturers evaluation, open day and Drama

1.USMLE marketing research project

Dear all,

A major provider of medical education products is currently recruiting for a market research project on exam revision for MRCP and USMLE exams.

The groups will take place in Penang and Kuala Lumpur between 15th and 17th January 2010 and last 1.5- 2 hours. Attendees will be paid 100 MYR for their time, and refreshments will be provided.

We would like to hear from doctors or medical students who have either:
  • Recently revised for and/or attempted any part of the MRCP (UK) OR
  • Recently revised for and/or attempted any part of the USMLE
If you fit the above criteria please email with the following information:
  • Your name and contact number
  • Which exam(s) you have already taken and which you are currently preparing for
  • Whether you would prefer to attend a group in Penang or Kuala Lumpur
  • Your availability between 15th and 17th January 2010

Please send an email to med.exams@googlemail.com and quote Medical Exam Revision – USMLE/MRCP. You will be contacted by a member of the market research team in due course to confirm whether your application has been successful.

Places are limited, so please do not delay in making contact if you are interested.

Many thanks

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah


2. Lecturer's evaluation


Hi there,

We would like to know your views on all medical lecturers. We would really appreciate it if you could spend some time completing this form so that we can improve the quality of lectures. Thank you for your time! :)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MNL3FFQ


Warmest regards,
Jodie



3. IMU OPEN DAY 2010-those of you looking for something to do and earn a couple of bucks, read on ;)

Dear all,

SSD needs 150 students for the Open Day on 17 Jan 09 from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. The students will be paid RM15 per person if they worked half day. And if it's a full day, they will be paid RM30 per person. Meals will be included.

Also 2 students are needed (1 male & 1 female) to be deejays for the IMU open day on 17 Jan 2010. These students must speak well and lively. They are to make announcements on that day on & off. These students may also help out SRC when there are not making announcements. They should be in IMU from 9.45am - 4pm. They too will get paid RM 30.

Please get back to me by 11th of December with:

  1. Programme
  2. Name as per IC/Passport
  3. Batch
  4. IC/Passport No
  5. Student ID
  6. Contact No
  7. Food Preference (Vege/Non-Vege)
  8. Full Day/Half Day
Warmest regards,
Zia Shah



4. IMU goes Greek: Invitation to watch Oedipus the King


Dear all,

With great pleasure and much anticipation, I welcome you to appreciate an adaptation of the Greek tragedy Oedipus the King by the ME108 Humanities selective students.

First performed in 429 BC, Oedipus the King by Sophocles tells the tale of a tragic hero who treads the painful and fearful road to self discovery.

The play will be staged on 16 Dec 2009, 7.00-8.30pm at Audi 1, IMU Bukit Jalil. Admission is free.

Please make your booking with Suhaila Naema (017 6790922) or Nurul Aifaa (012 9781473). Tickets will be distributed and must be produced for admission into the Audi as seats are limited to 200.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

M2/07 Matching Feedback - Meeting on 7 Dec 09‏

Dear students,

Pls find attached, a memo requesting you to attend the M207 Matching Feedback meeting with Prof Yasmin on 7 Dec 2009.
I've also put the notice up on the Student Notice Board & in the Matching folder in H-Drive.
For further info, kindly refer to the memo.

Rgds,
Imelda

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

EOS 5 RESULTS

Hey guys! Hows the post-exam period coming along?? Hope you're all getting the rest you deserve!

Our EOS 5 results will be out on Friday, 4th December 2009 at 4pm!

Please Collect from Academic Affairs, as usual. Hope M207 gets 100% pass!!!

Enjoy your holidays meanwhile!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

MMS closing, accomodation in Otago

MMS closing dates for Medical Semester 5 OSPE

Dear All,

Due to end of semester 5 OSPE, the museum is closed on the following dates:

21st Nov 09, Saturday-12.30pm onwards
23rd Nov 09, Monday-whole day
24th Nov 09, Tuesday-until 3pm

The museum will be open as usual on other days until further notice.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

Christchurch, New Zealand (University of Otago)

I posted this up some time ago but I feel its more relevant now after receiving our matching results. Those transferring to Otago might wanna check it out =)

Dear Sir/Madam

I'm a registered medical doctor in New Zealand, having trained in Christchurch Medical School.

I have a house in Christchurch that is up for rent and I'm just wondering whether any of the IMU students would be interested. For the past few years I have rented it out to IMU students and would like to have another group of IMU students again for next year. Can you please advise on the best way to advertise for this?

Thanks.

Regards
Michelle Law


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dr. Nilesh's Anatomy Blogspot

Dear all,

Dr. Nilesh has set up an anatomy blogspot for students to refer to. It is very good so please do check it out at www.imuanatomy.blogspot.com. Currently, it is for the senior medical students but there is no harm in everyone knowing about it.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

Monday, November 16, 2009

Feedback on matching results

Dear Karim and Sowmya,

It is to my understanding that the results of the matching caused quite a bit of upset in your batch. If it is rather serious than this is an issue we would like to bring up in the upcoming academic meeting (this Wednesday). Please ask you batchmates to email us their feedback asap (to imusrc@gmail.com).

Thanks you.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Dress code in the library

Dear all,

As there have been many incidents of theft and outsiders coming into IMU to use our facilities, the SRC and SSD would like for the library to ensure that the students who use the library abide by the dress code and wear their IMU ID tags at all times.

Therefore, starting from the 16th of November (Monday), the librarians will turn away all students who do not comply to the IMU dress code including neck-ties and the IMU ID tag. Students are requested to take note of this matter and to please abide by the new rule for the everyone's safety.

Also, as a few students have inquired, on the 31st of October the library opened 20 minutes later than usual as the staff on-duty could not start her car (incidently, both staff members are housemates and come to work together). The head librarian would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Regards,
Nirmal

Thursday, November 5, 2009

1. EATING IN PBL ROOMS

TAKE NOTE, THOSE WHO STUDY IN PBL ROOMS!


Dear SRC and batch reps,

Please take note of the note from Prof Victor,Executive Dean.

Please make announcement to all your batch mates on this. This serve as a warning and if any students are caught, they will be subjected to disciplinary action

Thank you

May Kuan
Student Services

>>> Victor Lim 11/4/2009 5:08 PM >>>

Dear May Kuan,

We suspect that some students are using the PBL rooms for their private activities and they eat and drink in them thus creating a mess. Can Student Services please remind the students that our regulations do not permit food or drink to be consumed in the PBL rooms and that any student caught doing so will be subject to disciplinary action.

Thanks.

Prof Lim


2. KAMPUNG ANGKAT COMMITTEE

Dear all,

This is just a reminder that tomorrow (6th November) is the last day for:
  1. Voting for your favorite Clothing Contest Design
  2. IT Feedback Form
  3. Signing up for the Kampung Angkat Health Screening Committee! Positions that have been taken are Vice-Director, Assistant Secretary and Food & Beverages Officer.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah


Dear all,

On 6th of December IMU will be sending a group of students to Kampung Angkat Orang Asli as a part of IMU Cares. Students will be conducting Health screening such as BMI, Hypertension and Diabetes Screening on the adults and Lice check-up, deworming medication and scabies check up on the kids.

We need to form a committee for this event and the S.O.Ps are mentioned below. Louis Pang, the President of CSC, is the Director for this event. Committee members will be getting certificates and IMU shirts.

Application for the Committee ends on 6th of November and will be selected on a first come first serve basis. We would really appreciate it if all faculties were involved.

Please email your application to imusrc@gmail.com with your:
  • Name:
  • ID:
  • Handphone number:
  • Email Address:
  • Preferred position 1:
  • Preferred position 2:
  • Preferred position 3:

The SOPs:

Vice Director

  • To work along with the director on ensuring that the progress of the project is running smoothly
  • To assist Director in all his/her major responsibilities
  • To act as Acting Director whenever the present Director is unavailable.
  • Oversees the progression of all comments by giving comments, ideas and guidelines

Secretary

§ Firstly, to provide the secretarial skills of organization, efficiency and minute writing and playing a supporting role for the committee.

§ Minutes of every meeting must be taken down and a copy submitted to the Advisor and SSD within 3 days of the meeting.

§ To ensure any outstanding datelines or objectives are brought to the President’s attention without delay.

§ To ensure all outgoing letters to any company or institution is filtered first by Advisor or SSD

§ To aid the President in whatever task is requested, but only if deemed reasonable and not as an avenue for the President to escape work.

  • To write a complete report of the events and submitted to Student Services, Advisor and SRC Social Concern Rep one week after the event
  • Accountable for all the documentation of minutes, correspondence, reports and all S.O.P

Assistant Secretary

  • To act as Acting Secretary whenever the present Secretary is unavailable
  • To assist Secretary in all his/her tasks

Treasurer

  • To come up a feasible budget for the project
  • To manage and record all expenses of the projects
  • To liaise with SRC Treasurer and ECA Coordinator SSD for budget allocation
  • To be accountable for all the approved budget
  • To have the final say on the project expenditure
  • To prepare a final report on all the expenditure with all receipts one week after the events

Publicity and Liaison Officer

  • Promote/publicise, organise awareness campaign and update on the progress to the public
  • Responsible for concept, design and printing of all promotional material
  • Report to Marketing Department for all design and concept
  • Prepare for programme booklet and coordinate event ceremony, if any
  • Contact person between Kg Angkat, Student Services Department and Committee
  • Must be fluent in Malay.

Equipment and Medication Officer

  • To manage inventory and storage for all medical supplies, and any stock of medicine or sponsorship items
  • To control the medication on the day of event
  • To serve any request of medication of that day

Volunteer Officer

  • To recruit students volunteer for that day
  • To manage and assign volunteers to health booth on the health screening day
  • To maintain and take care of volunteer welfare throughout the event
  • To brief students volunteer on their roles and responsibilities
  • To manage the inventory and distribution of ECA T-Shirt to all volunteers

Transportation, Logistic & Equipment Officer

  • To arrange for students transportation throughout the event
  • To arrange transportation of equipment from IMU Bukit Jalil to Kg Serendah
  • To manage and check the inventory of all equipment from IMU
  • To work closely with Equipment and Medication Officer on transportation of medical supplies and Volunteer Officer for students transportation

Food & Beverages Officer

  • To contact and liaise with selected caterer for menu, food preparation and food deliveries to the event
  • To manage a team for food distribution on the event
  • To manage and control the inventory of food and beverages

Sponsorship & Donation Officer

  • To set a booth for item donation from donors
  • To manage all donation in terms of collection, storage, segregation and distribution
  • To find sponsorship from interested parties and companies
  • To manage all sponsorship goods received and come up with a control management

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

3. Inter-varsity HIV Summit


1st Inter-varsity HIV Summit

Monash University Medicos Society (MUMedS) is organising the 1st Inter-Varsity HIV Summit and has extended their invitation to IMU students. Details of the summit as follows:

Date: 10-12th December 09

Venue: Monash University, Sunway Campus

Theme: Universal Access and Human Rights

Organised by: Monash University Medicos Society (MUMedS) & Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC), supported by Ministry of Health

Participants: 155 students from private universities in Malaysia including IMU, UCSI, University of Nottingham Malaysia & Limkokwing University

Registration Fee: RM100/RM50 (early bird price, ends 13 November)

Featuring lectures by experts, workshops, field trip, real life stories & social activities

All delegates are expected to stay in Holiday Inn Glenmarie Resort Hotel during the duration of the conference. Registration fee includes cost of accommodation.

Those interested may download the registration pakage from: http://www.sendspace.com/file/63r0n9

There are 10 places available for IMU students and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Please transfer the registration fees and submit your completed registration forms to Jodie or imusrc@gmail.com by 13 November 09 (Friday). Please confirm available spaces before tranfering the fees! Jodie is contactable @ 014-9215715, do call if you need more information.


OFFICIAL SITE: http://www.med.monash.edu.my/events/Annoucements/1st%20HIV%20Youth%20Summit/1st_Inter-Varsity_HIV_Summit.htm

Thanks!

Warmest regards,
Jodie


4. PMS Matching results

UPDATE!!!

Hello guys!!

Hope everyone is coping well with the post-ICA syndrome :)

On the matching results, AAD informed me that the result will be out next Tuesday (10th November) after 10am. Everyone will have to collect a letter from AAD (Ms Imelda) and sign. Please inform others ya. Last but not least, all the best for EOS5!! Buat betul2 ye, jangan main2!! :P

Karim


Friday, October 30, 2009

Activating IMU email

1. Activating IMU email

Dear all,

Please ensure that your IMU email address is activated.

All end of semester examination results will be sent to students' IMU email address. We will no longer send results to student's personal email address.

Please get assistance from the IMU Helpdesk if you have any problems with the activation of email address.

To activate the IMU email address, do as follows:

Go to http://its.imu.edu.my/

On the Main Menu, click on "ITS Guide - Getting Started" then click on "Email". The page provides full guide on how to start and use IMU email add.

It is quite detailed and informative so please do have a look at it.

1. MPH Book Fair


Dear All

Good news! MPH is, for the first time, having a book fair in IMU, from 24 Oct - 1 Nov 2009, 10am to 8pm @ Ground Floor, Annex Block. They are offering discount up to 50% and they accept all major credit cards. This fair is also open to the public.

Happy shopping :-)

Regards
Shu Shian

Low Shu Shian
Manager, Marketing & Communications
International Medical University (IMU)
126 Jalan 19/155B Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 8656 7228 (Ext.6109)
Fax: +603 8656 1018
Email: shushian_low@imu.edu.my

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Link to IMU Alumni website!

Heard many of you can't seem to find the link to the Alumni page on the IMU website (though its riiight in front :P ), thought I'd paste it here so its easier to access!


http://www.imu.org.my/register.php

GO SIGN UP PLEASE!! Only if everyone signs up will we get the subsidy cash from them!!! Otherwise your convo mags are gonna cost more!

On a different note, GOOD LUCK preparing for the upcoming ICA and *shudders* EOS!!!

Hope we achieve a 100% pass rate!!

Give it your best for the last exam!!!

=)

Monday, October 19, 2009

ATTENTION: Appeal for organized behaviour at Medical Museum

Dear batch mates, I believe this is very relevant to our batch considering that Sem 5 involves us spending a lot of time in the MMS!!

Dear all,

Please take note of this matter and please take it seriously. This is for everyone's knowledge, even if you don't use the medical museum. Please spread the word to your batchmates at lectures and put it up on your respective batch blogs :


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IMU has been purchasing expensive models for many years in significant numbers so that the students can have a good learning experience. The students should also reciprocate by helping in up-keep of these models.

Recently it has been found that the students are taking away model parts or are not keeping the models properly after the study. I found some students telling that re-assembing the parts of a model, after they have finished the study, is the job of museum staff. I am sorry to say that it does not reflect a professional behaviour. If a student has dismantled a model to study, it is his or her obligation to re-assemble the parts. In case he or she is not able to do that , help of museum staff should be taken.

As Medical Science students are mostly using the models intensively for study, the SRC representatives of Medical Sciences are requested to look into the matter and appeal to the students for more organized and professional behaviour in Medical Museum.

In case, the problem is continued, as museum coordinator I would have no other option but to keep few models in cupboards under lock & key and allow the students to use few models only for study.


Best wishes
With sincere hope for Co-operation
AP Dr Nilesh Kumar
Museum Coordinator
International Medical University


Dear SRC

I really urge students to please be more responsible when handling the models. I can still tolerate it when some students don't put models back and leave them scattered around, making it likely that parts can go missing or broken (as this has happened before) and make it difficult for others to use but I find it really irresponsible when they unscrew the models, eg the skeleton and never bother where they put the screw and just leave the detached part on the table and the screw is nowhere to be found.

I have high expectations especially for medical students and these students use the museum more than the others so it's really disappointing to observe such irresponsible behaviour.

For students who have been good and responsible ..I thank you all so much because it's cool to be nice.

Regards,
Maria
Medical Museum Staff

Sunday, October 18, 2009

1. Reminder - Student Satisfaction Survey 2009‏

Dear all,

Recently, IMU had conducted a Student Satisfaction Survey (SSS) to all IMU students. This exercise is very important as it identifies the concerns raised by the students and the actions that each department has to take in order for them to improve their services.

The survey was carried out on-line in accordance to batches in the E-Lab. However, the response rate from the students is really low.

Thus, we would appreciate if you could inform your batch mates who have not done the survey to do the survey at http://its.imu.edu.my/imusurvey/

Thank you and your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Chiew Yeong

2. IMU RESEARCH


Hi guys,

I'm Ghi Waie, C1/09 of Clinical School Seremban. I know that exam is nearing for you and i am very sorry to trouble you now. I need some help from you regarding my research project.

My group's research title is about Stress and Anxiety level of Medical Students from all semesters 2 weeks prior to any exams. My research requires 20 target students from each semester, equally divide into 10 males and 10 females. Therefore, i'll need your help to pass the questionnaires to 10 males and 10 females from your batch. It will be a random selection. It is a 14-questions questionnaires and will not take much of your time.

Your help is very much appreciated. Confidentiality will be ensured as no names will be required and it will not be published. The questionnaires need to be returned back to me before your exam. Do e-mail me (chung_waie@hotmail.com) if you agree and I'll send the questionnaires to you.


Thank you very much and good luck in the coming exams.

Chung Ghi Waie :)


3. IMU Acoustic Night

Hey there guys.

I'm Ben from the Music and Performance Club and I'm in charge of publicizing our upcoming event "Acoustic Night" which will be held on the 27th of October in the dance studio from 7.00pm onwards. Having said that I would like to request for the help of the batchreps to make announcements regarding this event anytime within the coming week (19th Oct) and more importantly on the day before the event (26th) itself.

The event is free-of-charge and is not limited to the M&P club members and so is open to all faculties in IMU. Activities include open-mike sessions for acoustic jammings and also live, unplugged performances from a few well-known performers in IMU. Do mention as well that some light refreshments will be provided.

I've included with this email a large-sized e-poster/wallpaper and a slightly downsized e-flier for your perusal should you decide to put it up on your batchblogs (which we strongly encourage/urge/beseech/beg you to). It also makes a good desktop wallpaper for your computers. haha.

Well at any rate thanks a (million) bunch for your help and do drop me an email if there's anything else that I've not clarified thru this email thread. More importantly, join us for the event!



Ben
ACOUSTIC NIGHT Publicity boy

p.s. if your batch happens to be on a study/semester break and will continue to do so until after the 27th, just put this announcement on the batchblog, pretend this email was never sent to you and come anyway for the event :D




Tuesday, October 13, 2009

LOTS OF ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Disaster Fund

Dear All,
I'm sure that you are already aware of the recent disasters in Manila and Padang. Mercy Malaysia has sent a team to each location for initial assessment, and they anticipate that there is a great need for both locations to be assisted, especially with more bad weather forecasted.
In view of the recent disasters, we would be grateful if you could highlight the urgency of funds to be raised for their response to Manila and Padang.
At the moment, all donations are still channeled to MERCY Malaysia, or MERCY Humanitarian Fund. I have attached a donation form for those who are interested in making a donation.
Their donor management officer, Ms.Suhaila, will be able to assist you further, and she is contactable at suhaila@mercy.org.my or603-2273 3999.

The SRC would like help from batchreps to collect funds as a batch by passing around a box or alternatively students can come directly to SRC to donate. All funds collected by SRC will be given under one donation form from the students of IMU.
Warmest regards,
Zia Shah
President SRC BJ 09/10

2. INVITATION TO HIV/AIDS AWARENESS SESSION 2009 - PUBLIC

Good Evening,


Leo Club of KL Perennial will be running the
*HIV/AIDS Peer**‐**to**‐**Peer
Educators* program
. We are working together with *Malaysian Aids Council*,
*Standard Chartered Bank *and* AIESEC *to deliver the HIV/AIDS education
talk. This *HIV: The Series* consists of the following five (05) modules
on HIV/AIDS.



Module 1 : What is HIV? What is AIDS?

Module 2 : Transmission and Prevention

Module 3 : The World and Us

Module 4 : Testing, Treatment, Positive Living and
Support

Module 5 : Sharing Session





As we all understand that HIV/AIDS does not discriminate on the basis of
race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national, ethnic or social
origin. Middle age and youths are being the two (2) highest groups living
with HIV/AIDS, they need to be empowered to take control of their life and
protect themselves from being vulnerable.



We believe that empowerment comes from knowledge and this is precisely why
we are undertaking this challenge to be youth champions to create a
community of a well‐informed, energetic, and dynamic people. In such, our
main objectives for the program will work towards



1. Increasing the awareness about HIV/AIDS amongst public.

2. Reducing stigma of HIV/AIDS.

3. Providing a platform for public of diversified backgrounds to interact
and share common opinion.

In addition, the aspiration gives us another great pleasure to cordially
invite you and your friends to join us in the program.* **Kindly refer
to*the event details as follows:

Date : 24th October 2009 (Saturday)

Time : 09.00 am - 05.00 pm

Venue : Lecture Hall B, Level
03, Mahsa University College [Jalan University Campus]

Jalan Ilmu, Off Jalan University, 50603 Kuala Lumpur.

Dress Code : Smart Casual


Admission Fee : Free of Charge [FOC - Inclusive of halal lunch and
materials]

It would be much appreciated if
confirmation of attendance can be made
latest by 18th October 2009 [Limited Seats - First Come First Serve]
. For
further enquiries or confirmation of attendance, please do not hesitate to
contact


Leo Dylan Chee 016-9974741
angelofdestiny91@hotmail.com

Leo Steven Tan 012-3186930
steventanhl@gmail.com

We seek your support in gracing this event and your co-operation is very
much appreciated. We are positively looking forward to your attendance in
making this program a success.
Thank you.

Yours sincerely

Dylan Chee Steven Tan

LEO Dylan Chee
LEO Steven Tan

Organizing Chairperson
Club President


3. MICROWAVE AND FIRST AID KIT FOR STUDENTS

Dear All,

I am pleased to inform you that the First Aid Kit in the Student Lounge has been filled up for a while already by the SRC.

What the inside of the First Aid Box looks like when it's filled up.

However, if we find that the items inside the box are once again stolen we will unfortunately have to stop placing anything inside the box and it shall remain forever empty.

So please be considerate of other and use the box to treat real injuries and emergencies.

Also we are happy to announce that we have bought a microwave for the students to use to reheat their food.


Please be considerate
  • and treat the microwave gently. Do not bang the door or punch the open button.
  • to our muslim friends and do not reheat non-halal food in the microwave.
  • and do not heat inappropriate items in the microwave, it is only meant for heating up food.
Also, this is a reminder to all students that eating inside the student lounge is prohibited.

If you want to eat, please eat in the eating area inside the SRC office or on the tables of the first, second and fourth floor if it's outside food. If it's food from the canteen please eat it in the canteen, not the student lounge.

This is to prevent any rat infestation and unsightly stains
(which have been increasing recently) in the student lounge.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah


4. CANTEEN SATISFACTION SURVEY

Dear all,

Here is a survey that we would like the students to fill in so we can work on improving the canteen for students.

There are only 11 questions because we don't want to waste students time on it or have them quit doing it halfway. At the same time we want to get as much feedback as possible.

Here is the link to the survey: Please click here

This survey will take less than 5 minutes. All answers will be anonymous.

If there is not enough response to these surveys we will send out the survey in paper form. We really need the feedback from the students to make the canteen more student-friendly. The more statistics we have the easier it is to show the caterers what the students want.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah
President SRC BJ 09/10


5. Final Reminder : Invitation to a Medical Forum "VLCD for the Weight Reduction"

Dear All,

You are cordially invited to this complimentary Medical Forum which consists of two talks entitled “VLCD for Weight Reduction” and “Batriatic Surgery” to be held on Tuesday, 13 October 2009 at Auditorium B, Level 4, Bukit Jalil.

Enclosed is the flyer giving you details of the Forum.

For those who wish to attend, please confirm your participation with CtME as soon as possible.

Thank you

Catherine
On behalf of Prof Fatimah Arshad
Head, Nutrition & Dietetics


6. ACCOMMODATION IN CHRIST'S CHURCH, NEW ZEALAND

Hey Sowmya & Karim,

This might be of interest for your batch, is anyone planning to go New Zealand?

♥jodie

FORWARDED MESSAGE:

Dear Sir/Madam

I'm a registered medical doctor in New Zealand, having trained in Christchurch Medical School.

I have a house in Christchurch that is up for rent and I'm just wondering whether any of the IMU students would be interested. For the past few years I have rented it out to IMU students and would like to have another group of IMU students again for next year. Can you please advise on the best way to advertise for this?

Thanks.

Regards
Michelle Law

PLEASE CONTACT SRC IF INTERESTED!


7. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY VISIT

Dear all,

On 27th October (Tuesday) there will be a CVS demonstration by a representative of Australian National University. The time is from 9 AM to 10:45 AM. It will take place in Briefing room 3 in CSU. I need ten students maximum from you (it can be less) with these details emailed me:

Name
ID
Batch

I need to know by next monday. Thanks a lot dears!

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

8. Acne Talk by Prof. Ong Kok Hai

Date: October 16th 2009
Time: 12.45 PM to 1.30 PM
Venue: LT3

Participants will get free samples and there will be light refreshments. After the session students can have a one-on-one talk with Prof. Ong Kok Hai.

Did you know Prof. Ong Kok Hai has a product called Bio-Ti for acne treatment? For more info, read this
article, or visit the company's site. [He also helped come up with TyphiDot which is a dot ELISA kit which detects IgM and IgG antibodies against S. Typh. Pretty cool, huh?]

This is the breakdown we need from each batch:
Medical - 10-15 from each batch
Pharmacy - 10-15 from each batch
Health Sciences - 5-10 from each batch
Medical Sciences - 5-10 from each batch
Dentistry - 5-10 from each batch

Please let us know by this Thursday!

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah
President SRC BJ 09/10

9. CLOTHING CONTEST VOTING

Dear All,

Despite the delay I am quite excited to let you know that now you can vote for your favourite design to be made into an official IMU jumper and cap.

There are 5 final designs that have been chosen and YOU GET TO CHOOSE THE WINNER!

So what are you waiting for? Click here to vote for your favourite design. Voting will end on the first week of November.

Please click on the images on the site to see a larger view of the pictures.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah
President SRC BJ 09/10


10. SEX EDUCATION TALK

Hello dear batchreps!

IMU will be having a talk on Sex Education on Monday, 26th October at 2.15pm in LT3. I've attached the poster, which is self explanatory. That's the only info they gave us, sorry I can't be more precise :s Do spread the news to your batchmates and put it up on your respective batch blogs. Unfortunately, food won't be provided but entrance is FREE! =D

Also, I'm in need of an emcee for the event. It would be a pretty simple job, really.. can anyone recommend someone from your batch and give me their name? Thanks loads! Have a great week :)

Regards,
Nirmal Randhawa
Secretary, SRC


11. NOTES FOR PROF LOH's LECTURE ON THURSDAY

Heyyyy Guys!!!!

This Thursday's ( 15th October 2009) lecture titled CLINICAL ASPECTS OF UPPER AND LOWER MOTOR NEURON LESIONS by Prof Loh Keng Ying from Clinical School is NOT AVAILABLE in I Drive.

I've been told to pass it to you guys so I'm uploading it here in the blog.

You can download the Powerpoint presentation at THIS LINK ---->


Thank you!!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. MISSING HAND SANITIZERS

Dear All,

Inspite of gluing the alcohol rub hand sanithizer dispensers to its holder, 30 bottles disappeared in the month of September. Please do not hesitate to confront anyone (except admin staff) seen to be carrying these dispensers.

Thanks

Regards
Ranjit



2.Invitation: The Malaysian Entrepreneur Challenge 2009


Dear All,

We are running The Malaysian Entrepreneur Challenge, MEC 2009 for the 2nd year. An event that will get more individuals to be trained, exposed and take up different challenges during the 3 days 20 to 22 Nov. 2009. Please check our event last year as well at

http://www.thechallenge.com.my

We are targeting a few hundred new entrepreneurs, and entrepreneur wannabe for this workshop cum challenge event.
Challenges Are Open To All : Universities Vs Executives
There are 2 Types of Challenges :-
1. Video Commercial Challenge (Individual & Group)
2. Entreprenerial Challenge on 21 & 22 Nov 2009 (Group)
Winning Rewards
# Challenge Trophy & Medal
# Scholarship for Marketing Program worth RM 7,800 each
# 5D/4N Holiday Stay Voucher at Bali/Phuket/Pattaya for Two Worth RM 2,500 Each
# Other Upcoming Sponsored Prizes
# Certificate of Achievement
Log On To The Website To View The Entire Challenge Plan, Testimonials, Videos, and More.....
We Need You To Take Up Challenges & Have FUN !!

Kenneth Tai
Project Director
012-2543052




3. IMU Learning Portal

Dear All,

The Centre for Medical Education (CtME), with the assistance of the Learning Resources Dept, has scheduled a continuing series of lunchtime educational sessions in support of advancing e-learning and use of digital resources at IMU. The venue will be E-Lab 1, Level 3, Bukit Jalil.

The title for next Wednesday's learning session is E-Assessment (Moodle) scheduled for
7th October 2009, 12.15 -1.15pm and is opened to all faculty and students.

Description:
In this 1-hour learning session, you will explore how to efficiently set-up and construct quizzes in IMU Learning Portal (Moodle). You will also learn how to create quizzes efficiently using Notepad (offline) and reusing questions from Moodle's question bank.

As its on a first come basis, please register early to ensure a place in the learning session. If you miss a session, visit the E-Learning Innovation Centre in http://www.elearning.imu.edu.my to find the appropriate presentations and learning resources.

Please note that no food will be provided for this short session.

Thank you.

Catherine
for CtME and Learning Resources Department

4. MUET Workshop 24 October


Dear batchreps,

Please inform your respective batches that there will be a MUET Workshop on the 24th of October and the closing date for the registration and payment is the 15th of October. I will get back with you all on the payment later. However, I need a list of students' names, batch and contact details as soon as possible. They can register first and pay later.

Regards,
Natasha



5. Early Careering Networking


Dear all,

This is pretty interesting so please do read it properly.

APACPH (Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health) is an international non-profit organisation registered in Australia, comprising many of the largest and most influential schools of Public Health in the Asia-Pacific region and dedicated to improving professional education for public health. Launched in 1984 with just five members, APACPH now has over 55 members throughout the Asia-Pacific region with Regional Offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Hawaii and Tokyo. Through its activities, the members aim to tackle the unique public health challenges of the Asia-Pacific region, for example specific health issues of workers within the growing economies of the region.

The Asia-Pacific Early Career Network in Public Health (APECNPH) aims to support students and early career professionals in the field of public health throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The network will provide a forum for discussion, promote understanding of global public health issues and provide guidance specifically for individuals in the early stages of their career. The network is supported by the APACPH.

On the 5th of October (Monday), Dr Isurujith who is a delegate of APECNPH from Sri Lanka will be coming to IMU to talk to 10 medical students about Early Career Networking. The details of the session are :

Date : Monday, 5th October 2009
Time : 7 pm
Venue
: Student Lounge

It'll be a first come first serve basis so those interested please email/sms the following to me at either imusrc@gmail.com or 016-2578-520.

Name
ID
Tel Number
Email address

Please let me know by Monday 5 PM latest.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah
President SRC BJ 09/10

Sunday, September 27, 2009

CONVOCATION MAGAZINE

Hello fellow batch mates

We need your fullest cooperation in helping us to complete the following tasks:
  1. Preferred nickname/name
  2. Personal profile (questions)
  3. 15-word description of yourself
  4. Poll - Types of Medical Students in M207
  5. Signing up to the IMU alumni

Please spend a few minutes to read the following instructions on how to submit your personal profiles for the convocation magazine.
  1. Each PBL group will be given 3 random questions and every member in that group has to answer all 3 questions on their own.
  2. Every student has to find a close friend/friend/acquaintance/stranger (in that order of preference) in M207 to write a 15-word description of him/herself. For example, Karim - A very responsible batch rep who has also won a valedictorian award. In the event that you are unable to find a person to write the description for you, you can write it for yourself.

There is a poll on The Types of Medical Students In M207. This is how it works:
  1. Please nominate ONE person for each category.
  2. Do NOT nominate one person in more than one category.
    This means that when you are submitting your nominations, you cannot have, let's say, Sowmya in "The Pretty Ones" and "The Long Ones". You must, however, nominate one person for each category so if there are 12 categories, your result must have 12 different people each in a separate category.
  3. The poll will be closed by the end of 15th October 2009.
  4. Submit your nominees together with the profiles.
  5. The categories and the descriptions are:
The Intense
Always stressed out/bimbaboompewpewpew like heavy machineries/drink redbull every two hours. Along these lines.

The Can't be Bothered
When the sky falls, they use it as a blanket to sleep. Generally undisturbed and unresponsive.

The Runway Models
Pretty, cute, handsome, good-looking, confident,and whoever that has what it takes to strut his/her stuff like a real runway model.

The Missing
I don't know if you know who to because the people in this group are those who are never around and never in lectures but they're in our batch.

The Oddballs
Whoever that you think is random.

The Sunshines
Smile always. Those who never fail to say Hello with a big smile on their faces and those who always say STUDY HARD whenever exam's around the corner.

The OCDs
Obsessive and compulsive people. E.g. those who can't sleep if they know the notes are not arranged nicely according to the systems then themes then disciplines then alphabetical order.

The Tranquil
Always peaceful, comfortable with themselves and never appear to be stressed.

The 'huh?'
One word - BLUR.

The Intellectual
Those who start their sentences with "CONFUCIOUS says" or "according to the Xun Zu's art of war" or whoever that you think is very smart and intellectual. Basically.

The Jokers
The class will be so boring without their laughters, their funny jokes, their funny stuff. OR YOUR LIFE will be so boring without their funny jokes, their funny stuff, their laughters.

The Hidden Dragons Crouching Tigers
Those who are actually way MORE than who they appear to be. This type of people can be actually very smart, very vicious, very cunning, very treacherous, very kind, very witty BUT they appear to be just an average person.

THIS IS THE WORD DOCUMENT TEMPLATE THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND FILL IN ALL YOUR INFORMATION.

PLEASE E-MAIL COMPLETED FORMS TO HAKIM: m_hakimj@yahoo.com

hakim: And ONE MORE thing - guys please make sure your answers DO NOT exceed 100 words..PLEASE!

Thank you. The M207 editorial board.