1st PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE (PRC) for PHARMACY STUDENTS & YOUNG GRADUATES
Dear YPC members, In line with the Malaysian Government’s plan to create a ‘knowledge-based’ society, Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS) is committed to make a quantum leap into research and student development activities. We will be holding our first ever Pharmaceutical Research Conference (PRC) for Pharmacy students and Young graduates on 18-19th February 2012 at our main campus in Cyberjaya. The theme of the Conference is “Nurturing inquisitive minds through pharmaceutical research”. Presentation of research topics are in the following...
Read MoreTRACOMEX 2011
The 1st ever Traditional & Complementary Medicine Exhibition (TRACOMEX 2011) organized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. Enjoy free health check-ups using traditional methods of diagnosis, live demonstrations of treatments under traditional & complementary medicine as well as exercise demonstrations such as Senaman Tua Melayu, Qi Gong and Yoga. Follow the health talk sessions by renowned speakers as they discuss about T&CM practices and family health. Do visit the TRACOMEX 2011 to discover new knowledge on T&CM practices, find great bargains and enjoy irresistible...
Read MoreThe Next Step
The following article was written by Ngiow Sin Yee, a freshly graduated pharmacist from the International Medical University (IMU). She is also the winner for both the Wintrop and Boehringer-Ingelheim Award for excellence in Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the graduating class 2011. “I don’t want to be a pharmacist. I don’t want to repeat the daily job of only supplying medicines!” the daughter with a wrong perception of pharmacy yelled agitatedly to her mother, who was busy flipping the education directory. A few years later… “I’m here...
Read MoreA Young Pharmacist’s Thoughts
The following article was written by Mr Lim Kean Ping, a provisionally registered pharmacist/anti-smoking activist currently based in Sabah I never thought I would end up as a pharmacist. I was a Physics student during Form 6 and a lot of people asked me, WHY? Well to be honest, after Form 5 I was still uncertain about my future and I didn’t want to make the decision that fast. I chose Physics as I believed that if I were not interested in Physics after completing my Form 6 and changed to the Biology stream, it would be easier than doing it the other way around. And yes, my backup plan...
Read MoreHelpful guidelines when seeking traditional and complementary medicine services in Malaysia
The following article was written by Miss Angeline Ng, a pharmacist with the Traditional & Complementary Medicines Unit, Ministry of Health I have received numerous questions on the kinds of modalities classified under the umbrella phrase of traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM). For example, which therapy would be categorized as for wellness or therapeutic and what level of qualification would be necessary for practice by a competent practitioner. Ladies and gentlemen, below is a summary that highlights all the modalities that are currently recognized in Malaysia, the...
Read MoreREPLY TO “Comments From J”, MPS-I Bulletin 110714
Self regulation without a penalty for infringements could be dangerous. But if there is a severe penalty hanging over the neck, then self regulation might produce even better results than government regulation. Just a few quick pointers to share with the readers for them to form an opinion of his/her own: a) Who would advertise if not to increase their sales leading to more profit b) Who would spend (more) large amount of money if the return is not greater & faster than other conventional means of (a great variety of) financial/investment...
Read MoreCan You Beat The Market?
The following article is written by Mr Soh Boon Hong, a retail pharmacist For those of you running a retail pharmacy biz, yeah you, who slaved 75 hours a week running your biz you think you are better than the market? Can you beat the market? Can you, with your intervention and input be better than the market? Are you better than our KLCI? Now, why do I choose KLCI? Well simply KLCI is an index of 30 different types of diverse businesses that is listed in our KLSE. And as such will be a good average indicator for comparison with your business. Let’s take a look at some KLCI date, courtesy...
Read MoreIs Pharmacy The Right Choice For Me?
The following article was written by Xin Yun, an unemployed pharmacy graduate currently looking for interesting activities to fill her free time. Do you still remember being asked about your ambition when you were young? Pharmacist was never on my list back then. I barely even understood the term pharmacy, let alone aspired myself to be part of the fast-growing profession. Coming from a typical traditional Chinese family, my parents play an important role in shaping my future career. But, don’t get me wrong, I was not forced in to this. Instead, I was the one who made the life-changing...
Read MoreLiow: Hospitals must stock enough medicine (The Star, 13/07/11)
The following article was published in The Star on the 13th of July 2011: SEREMBAN: All public hospitals and health clinics must have sufficient supply of medicine at all times, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said no patient should be turned away because the hospital or health clinic had no more medicine. “Hospitals and clinics must check their stock regularly. If they know that they are running low on a particular medicine, then they have to contact the nearest hospital or clinic for temporary supply until their regular ones arrive.” He said repeat medication given...
Read MoreWe Can’t Do This Alone
I walked into the ward in the morning thinking, “Here we go again…” Another day of asking patients their medication histories only to be faced with blank stares from patients who cannot remember their medications, families who could not be bothered to bring their meds and old notes that only detail the patient’s medications 5 years ago. Another day of copying down a million details from one sheet to another sheet of paper knowing that no one will likely see these notes while fighting off that pressing feeling of being a photostat machine. Another day of making...
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