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Here we pen our stories about our latest activities and our weekly feature on Humans of Medicine. Our team is forever expanding, if you’re interest in contributing to our blog, feel free to contact us.
“Even So, I Am Still Keen to Continue Placements…”
“With statistics regarding the coronavirus pandemic filling the headlines daily, walking into the emergency department during these times can be daunting.
I'm currently a final year medical student on my ED placement in New South Wales, Australia. In a week, I'd be at the hospital for five days, usually on evening shifts between 2 in the afternoon till late night at 10…
Establishing a Chapter in China
Never have I thought that a simple conversation in an event would lead to an impactful moment that would change the course of history for our organisation….
“Give Me Whatever PPE, and I’ll Still Do the Job”
A 3-ply surgical face mask, a thin plastic apron, a pair of surgical gloves, a head visor. This is the Level 2 PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) I wear to treat every patient, both suspected and confirmed. Let me reiterate that: suspected and confirmed. To quote my consultant, this level of PPE is best suited for making a sandwich…
Policy Brief: Intimate Partner Violence Policy
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive and serious public health issue which is often being overlooked by many of us here in Malaysia. As a representative body of medical students and junior doctors across six different countries, we aim to affect changes at the level of policymaking through our recommendations and call of actions to address this pressing public health issue…
MMI Australia Picnic by the Beach
2020 started with many uncertainties and potential worries – unpredictable weathers, and currently unpredictable measurements of COVID-19. Senior medical students kicked start their year early, some in January and some in February, battling the hot weather and bushfires. Some days, the demanding face pace of life showed little mercy, and it became especially hard when we had to spend time away from our families during festive seasons – a part of the identity of every Malaysian.
Junior medical students started their year in February, embracing new challenges and hopes. On Saturday 7th of March 2020, MMI Australia held the year’s first social event – MMI Australia Picnic by the Beach! …
SMSUK x MMI UK x HKMSUK Medical Careers Conference - At the Crossroads: Charting your path to the right specialty
At the Crossroads is the fifth installation of MMI United Kingdom’s annual medical conference in collaboration with SMSUK, joined by HKMSUK for this year’s event. This conference serves the purpose of providing our members with the necessary skills and knowledge for them to make informed decisions with regards to their future career choices - especially for international students like us, information about the differences between practicing at home in Malaysia or in the UK would be essential and helpful as well…
Announcing a New Partnership between MMI and the Welfare Taskforce
Malaysian Medics International (MMI) proudly announces the partnership with the Welfare Taskforce initiative.
The Welfare Taskforce for Malaysian Students Abroad is a newly formed initiative by a group of dedicated students studying in the UK and Ireland who are creating a support system and communal network for Malaysian students abroad in these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 outbreak…
COVID-19: Learning Resources Available During This Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic taking place, most of our members’ have had a halt in placements, face-to-face teaching in their respective universities. In this difficult time, we have received help from various online platforms to enhance the online learning experience for our members here at MMI.
Why has Toilet Paper become an “icon” of mass panic?
“We’ve all seen the viral videos and photos of toilet paper panic buying that has been making their rounds on social media since the global spread of the Covid-19. Empty rows of supermarket shelves where rolls of toilet paper once were are becoming a familiar scene throughout the world. Toilet paper has become an “icon” of mass panic, even provoking violent physical altercations over it…”