Penang Medical College

The pride of Penang continues the decade-old tradition to offer student to the Basic Surgery Skills Course to the surgical trainees. This the 10th year of offering. The course is held with quality control by the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons Ireland). It is one of its kind in Malaysia and the course is offerred two ties per year in Penang. As the course requires hand-on skill, only 16 seats are available.The main objectives of the course are:- Basic knot tying technique- Suturing Techniques- Percutaneous biopsies- Gastrointestinal anastomosis-...

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Fighting for Success "Jennyfer Sukong Yan"

Jennyfer Sukong YanI caught my attention, the story of a remote girl from the inland of Sarawak, working her way to make her future better. In fact I always take it for granted that Malaysian are open to opportunities to further their education. I was wrong.I am sure many more are not as lucky of successful as Jennyfer. I think the story touches many heart and I hope the newspaper does not mind if I share it in this blog.Jennyfer emerged as the...

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New Rules for Malaysian Students in Britain

New rule for Malaysian Students in Britain will be imposed in 2011. It would be tougher for them to pursue the education in UK and they will not be allowed to stay upon the completion of their study. The other area affected is the reduction of seats for those students pursuing course below the degree level.A new standard for English Language requirements will also be imposed. Students will also have to show academic progressions before visa can be renewed. Only one degree will be approved at one time. That mean, if a student applies for his first...

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