Swine Flu..

Another on-going pandemic is coming.. Swine Flu.. Back to the few year ago, We had Nipah, SARS and followed by Bird Flu. It seems like we really having lots of zoonotic diseases nowadays. Mutation of the viruses which previously hosted in animals had changed them to be able to transmit to human. This is something dangerous. But with the advance of technologies and medical support, most of the pandemic can be handle within a short period of time. How about the Swine Flu that occur recently. I do believe that WHO and all the medical personnels from all over the countries are trying their best to get it control. Meanwhile, we need to optimize our hygiene level to reduce the infection rate.
I was told that SARS had actually affect most of the first line medical personnel. Lots of doctors, nurses... had been sacrificed in the war with SARS as all of us are not aware of it especially in the early stage of SARS. Same thing might be happening now as medical personnel are exposed to the patients in the first line.
Probably for newbies like us (fresh graduates). It doesn't seem to be a good sign. It just show us that there are lots more preparation that we need to have in order to face these type of situation now and in future. But of cause, we were trained to face it bravely. Fight to the end for these type of wars. There is no way to hide but to face it with our full strength. But what i want to say here is.. everyone don't try to be heroes. Please and please. Work in a team and always take universal precautions. For newbies like us, I think we should really listen to what consultants had ordered. Take this issue seriously as we are a TEAM and i am sure they will guide us well in handling this type of situation. Work smartly without fears so that we can get the Swine Flu controlled without much damage. We are doctors but not SUPERMAN... so, i hope that all my colleagues in all over the countries will take good care of yourselves meanwhile optimizing the health care.. TAKE CARE!!!

A trip to the North

More and more people are leaving 6th college. Currently, i think less than 5 people from my badge are in the hostel. So sad. Everyone is leaving and leaving me here.
Spent a few days travel to the northern region together with few friends. Those are really close friends who i spent lots of time playing around with. Though it was tiring, it was such a memorable and wonderful trip.
We first arrived in Sg Petani, a place where Ranjeev Kumar stay. Haha! Thanks to her parents for treating us a BIG MEAL there. Feel shy because i just went there 6 days before the trip and her parents treat me for second BIG MEAL within 1 week. Huh.. thanks to aunty and uncle la. Haha!
We then leave to SONGKRAM celebration in one of the Thai temple in Kulim. For the first time we can splash water on each other like we are in battle. Of course, we bullied some kids there.. haha! A uncle also challenge others to splash him and seem that we were there.. all 13 of us ended up attacked the uncle.
Such a sudden plan when we ended up to go Langkawi that time. This is my first time to Langkawi le. Of course, i am not the only one la. These are those first timer.. haha!
Can you imagine that these are those chocolate that we bought? so much.. it cause few hundreds ringgits..
After Langkawi, we were rushing back to UM d. But we did stop in Kampar and Teluk Intan. Thank to Neoh's parents and Chui Yng's parents. We did had a great dinner in Kampar. Chui Yng's parent purposely prepare for our dinner le.. Hakka food.. hehe.
We arrive at Teluk Intan around 1030pm and of cause the most attractive part of Teluk Intan is.. Chu Cheong Fan, something that they said wanna eat for the past 5 years. At least they had tried it now.. haha! Overall this is a great trip. A great farewell trip.. Going to miss u guys and gals lo.. take care!!

MBBS graduation..

After 3 weeks of study weeks and 2 weeks of stressful exam.. MBBS 2004/2009 had finally come to the end. We were called to the lecture hall on 6/4/2009 and the names for those graduaters were called 1 by 1. It was such a tension moment especially when your name start with Y as you have to wait for your name until almost the end of the ceremony. Finally, being so lucky as my name was called.. Thanks to everyone who were so supportive to me..
Passing MBBS is not the end, but it is the begins of another journey of life. Full of mixture of feelings. Happy because we had pass the exam, Sad for those who couldn't make it and for leaving our friends and UM, anxious regarding our HO training, distractibility because full of plans for this holidays.. Anyway, we still enjoy it for the time being.
After the result, we were full of activities which include faculty graduation dinner, post MBBS maniak in ICEbar, oath ceremony.. but we do enjoy it together.. at least for the last few moments that we can spend together..
the journey in these career is still very long. Hope that everyone will do well in their career and may the spirits of MBBS 2004/2009 will carry on till the end of life.
Special thanks to Lee Shia, Charlotte and Ranjeev (left to right on picture) for being my study groupmates. Thank you for being considering and taught me a lot. Seriously, I wouldn't be study if i don't have you all. Haha.. Glad to have you guys/gals as I enjoy the group a lot. Will always remember well the moment we spend together from phase 3A to Vietnam trip, to phase 3B and to Kuantan trip, the study weeks and the intensive OSCE training sessions.. =) you guys/gals are the best!!
Thanks to Kok Soon, Kyan, and Ding head for always accompany me to go swimming. Haha! Although my swimming skills doesn't improve much for the past few years.. but i do enjoy it!! thanks ya!!!
Thanks for my family members for being so supportive all the time. Encourage me when i am scared.. Thank you and thank you!
For the rest, I hope that everyone will be able to achieve their dreams in this career. Always remember our slogan: "One Team, One Aim, One Dream".. Good luck and all the best to each and every..