SOW CHEW FEI



Salutation
Associate Professor Dr

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Clinical Skills

Appointment
Associate Dean, Clinical & Experiential Learning

Position
Associate Professor

Email
chewfei_sow@imu.edu.my



Education

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Master in Medical Education (Medical Education), 2019 University of Dundee
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Post Graduate Certificate (Medical Education), 2015 University of Dundee
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Diploma in Dermatology (Dermatology), 2011 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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MBBS (Medicine), 1999 Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Memberships

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AMEE Member 2023 - Present
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Malaysian Association of Education in Medical and Health Sciences (MAEMHS) Member 2020 - Present
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Malaysian Medical Association member 1999 - Present

Research Funding
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Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool to Enhance Clinical Learning for Open Fracture Management in the Emergency Room IMU Internal Research Grant | 10 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026
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EXPLORING MEDICAL STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVE ON APPEARANCES WITHIN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SELF-AWARENESS & SELF-REGULATION IMU Internal Research Grant | 05 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025
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Virtual Reality as a Teaching and Learning Tool in the Undergraduate Medical Programme: A Study on Faculty Motivation IMU Internal Research Grant | 08 Aug 2024 - 30 Apr 2025
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Transferring Sensitive Examination Skills From Simulation to Practice: Exploring Malaysia's Learning Culture Influence on Medical Training IMU Internal Research Grant | 25 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2025
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Exploring factors that influence faculty and simulated patients’ assessment on student’s communication skills during Objective Structured Clinical Examination – a mixed method study IMU Internal Research Grant | 15 Jun 2023 - 29 Mar 2024
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Evaluation of Operating Theatre – Virtual Reality Experience (OT -VR) to enhance student clinical learning experience. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Jun 2022 - 30 Apr 2024
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Development and evaluation of an educational tool for microbiology skills training using augmented reality/virtual reality applications IMU JC | 01 Jun 2021 - 31 Dec 2022
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To measure the outcomes of Virtual Reality in learning Basic Life Support skills using the CIPP evaluation model IMU JC | 09 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2023
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Transfer of training and retention of learning with virtual reality: a mixed study on BLS training IMU JC | 18 Feb 2021 - 31 Dec 2023
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Transfer of training and retention of learning with virtual reality: a mixed study ICE Research Excellence Grant | 23 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2023
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Identifying barriers to communications skills learning for medical students IMU JC | 29 Aug 2016 - 29 Aug 2016
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Audit of on-going Teaching Process of Peer Tutor Program for Clinical Skills Teaching in the Medical Program Based on Student’s Performance and Perception IMU JC | 01 Aug 2013 - 07 Jan 2020
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Analysis of the effects of peer tutoring on post semester 5 vs post semester 10 peer tutors. IMU JC | 10 Jun 2013 - 10 Jun 2014
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Transformation of educational methodology through Service-Learning Immunization Projects for faculty and community: Lessons learned in a Refugee project IMU internal research grant | 20 Jun 2011 - 01 Jan 2022

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Publications

Research Articles

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A 3-D interactive microbiology laboratory via virtual reality for enhancing practical skills SCIENTIFIC REPORTS 2024
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A critical Exploration of Theoretical Frameworks for Reflective Learning: Reflections from a Faculty Development Workshop MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024
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Comparison of Academic, Administrative and Community Rater Scores at a Multiple Mini-Interview Using Generalisabilty Theory EDUCATION IN MEDICINE JOURNAL 2023
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Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges in Health Professions Education INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) 2023
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The Effectiveness of Smartphone Ophthalmoscope Compared to Direct Ophthalmoscope as a Teaching Tool THE ASIA PACIFIC SCHOLAR 2022
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EASI framework: implementation of an online clinical and communication skills teaching SOUTH-EAST ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021
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Developing a Professionalism Education Framework at the Institutional Level with Multidisciplinary Consensus. EDUCATION IN MEDICINE JOURNAL 2021
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Development of and first experiences with a framework (EASI) for options and implementation opportunities for online clinical and communication skills learning JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2020
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Psychosocial and cultural barriers to communication skills learning in a South East Asian medical school JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION THEORY AND PRACTICE 2020
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Implementation Of An Immunisation Project For The Refugees Using The Logic Model MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MEDICINE 2020
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Pre-tertiary education, ethnicity, and attitudes of Asian medical undergraduates towards communication skills INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2019
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What does the multiple mini interview have to offer over the panel interview? MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2016
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The near-peer tutoring programme: embracing the ‘doctors-to-teach’philosophy–a comparison of the effects of participation between the senior and junior near-peer tutors MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE 2015
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Assessors for communication skills: SPs or healthcare professionals? MEDICAL TEACHER 2014

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Other Publications

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Development of AI/VR application in Medical Education 1st UKM Artificial Intelligence In Medical Education Conference | 06 Dec 2024
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Tomorrow’s World Today: Current Developments In Health Education Technology 12TH WORLD FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC GLOBAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE | 30 Oct 2024
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Enhancing Reflective Practice in Healthcare Education: Integrating Frameworks for Effective Learning 16th Jakarta Meeting on Medical Education 2024 | 18 Oct 2024
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The Virtual Operating Theatre Odyssey for the Novice The Congress and Innovation Competition in Teaching and Learning (kNovasi) & International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) | 05 Sep 2024
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Innovating Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Education: Enhancing Practical Skills with Virtual Reality The Congress and Innovation Competition in Teaching and Learning (kNovasi) & International University Carnival on E-Learning (IUCEL) | 05 Sep 2024
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The Simulated Patient Program:From Theory to Reality IMEC 2023 | 14 Oct 2023
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Scenario Design in Simulation-based Education IMEC 2023 | 14 Oct 2023
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Bridging Boundaries: Interprofessional Collaboration in the Development of Technology-Enhanced Learning IMEC 2023 | 14 Oct 2023
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Comparison of Academic, Administrative and Community Rater Scores at an Multiple Mini-Interview using Generalisability Theory AMEE2023 | 26 Aug 2023
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Scenario Design in Simulation-based Education Malaysian Association of Education in Medical and Health Sciences (MAEMHS) Conference 2023 | 28 Feb 2023
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Microbiology Skills Training Using Vr Desktop Application 8th Teaching And Tearning Innovation Festival (Tlif 2022) | 18 Oct 2022
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Virtual Reality laboratory for personalised learning of techniques in Microbiology to improve equity and inclusivity in education IMEC 2022 | 14 Oct 2022
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EASI framework : Implementation of an Online Clinical and Communication Skills teaching IMEC 2021 – An Online Conference | 20 Mar 2021
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Examiner background as a factor in assessor variance AMEE 2020: The Virtual Experience | 07 Sep 2020
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Communication skills learning in a South East Asian medical school: Psychosocial & Intercultural perspectives South East Asian Conference on Education (SEACE 2020), held in partnership with Singapore Management University and the International Academic Forum (IAFOR) Research Centre | 07 Feb 2020
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Evaluation of a Peer-Tutor Program in an undergraduate medical school The Colombo Conference on Medical Education 2019, Sri Lanka | 13 Nov 2019
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Comparing the ratings of Academic, Non-academic and Lay Person at Multiple Mini-Interview AMEE 2018, Basel Switzerland | 25 Aug 2018
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Simulated Patient Training Program: An ingredient to enhance performance IMEC 2017 | 08 Apr 2017
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Comparison of teaching quality of peer tutor and clinical skills instructors 3rd APME-Net Reseach Meeting & The 48th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for medical Education (JSME) | 29 Jul 2016
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Sociocultural and Psychological Dimensions of Communication Skills Learning in Medical Education: An Asian Perspective IMEC 2016, IMU | 20 Apr 2016
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Communication skill curriculum using FAIR principle 2nd APME-Net Research Meeting & The 47th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Medical Education (JSME) | 24 Jul 2015
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Positive learning environment for students in a remote Malaysian context IMEC 2015, IMU | 22 Apr 2015
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The Multiple Mini Interview in students selection for medical training at a private university in Malaysia – a pilot study IMEC 2015, IMU | 22 Apr 2015
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Standard Setting: A Comparison of Modified Angoff Method and Borderline Method 16th Ottawa Conference 2014, Ottawa, Canada | 25 Apr 2014
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The Acceptability of multiple mini interview by Asian Students IMEC 2014, IMU | 11 Mar 2014
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An Affair with FAIR. How does it fair? 8th international medical education conference, IMU | 13 Mar 2013
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Student Selection Interview: is it valid and reliable? 15th Ottawa Conference : Assessment of Competence in Medicine and the Healthcare Professions, KL | 09 Mar 2012
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Peer assessment of Communication Skills for formative assessment 15th Ottawa Conference : Assessment of Competence in Medicine and the Healthcare Professions, KL | 09 Mar 2012
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To Determine the IMU Students' Perception of Learning Communication Skills in History Taking with a Real Patient Versus A Stimulated Patient. 6th Congress of Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA 2011), IMU | 23 Mar 2011
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Introducing Integrated Selective during Pre-Clinical Year in the medical curriculum 6th Congress of Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA 2011), IMU | 23 Mar 2011
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Integrated Selective - An Innovative Teaching Strategy For Dermatology In The Medical Curriculum 8th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2011, Singapore | 28 Jan 2011
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The Deep End – Hospital Orang Asli Gombak 7th International Medical Education Conference 2010 (IMEC) : 'Future of Medical Education", IMU | 25 Mar 2010
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Students' perception of teaching of communication skills using video-tapping in medical teaching 7th International Medical Education Conference 2010 (IMEC) : 'Future of Medical Education", IMU | 25 Mar 2010
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Reflecting through a Mirror – Incorporating Information Technology in Medical Communication Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education: | 11 Dec 2009

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Books

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International Medical University, Unity Label Enterprise (2017). The Evolving Roles of Scholarship


Supervisions
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Cheah Xian-Yang | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 Thesis: How does integration of Virtual Reality (VR) technology into private undergraduate medical education enhance the learning experiences and outcomes of students?
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Amelah Abdul Qader | Master (Research) | 21 Jul 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 Thesis: The Effectiveness of Smartphone Ophthalmoscope Compared to Direct Ophthalmoscope as a Teaching Tool