KOH KWEE CHOY



Salutation
Professor

School/Centre
School of Medicine

Department
Internal Medicine

Appointment
Deputy Dean for Clinical Sciences, Development and Community Engagement

Position
Professor

Email
kweechoy_koh@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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MMed (Medicine), 2007 Universiti Malaya
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MBBS (Medicine), 1997 Manipal Academy of Higher Education
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Bachelor of Science (Honors) Clinical Biochemistry (Clinical Biochemistry), 1990 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Memberships

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Malaysian Medical Council Subcommittee Member of Specialty/Subspecilaty for Infectious Diseases 2020 - Present
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International AIDS Society Scientific Committee Member for Scholarship Review 2020 - Present
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Talloires Network Selection Committee Member for University Award for Innovatice Civic Engagement 2020 - 2020
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Royal College of Physicians Fellow 2018 - Present
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International AIDS Society Ordinary Member 2017 - Present
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Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases & Chemotherapy Ordinary member 2016 - Present
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Malaysian Society of Education for Medical and Health Sciences Ordinary member 2015 - 2016
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Malaysian Society for HIV Medicine (MASHM) Exco and Life Member 2012 - Present
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Academy of Medicine Ordinary member 2011 - Present
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Malaysian Medical Association Ordinary Member 1997 - Present

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Research Funding
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Sociodemographic characteristics and clinical spectrum of melioidosis in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 24 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2025
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Impact of Transition to Online Teaching on Lecturers' Work Life Balance and Mental Health in a Medical University IMU | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jan 2021
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Factors and Barriers Influencing Physicians' Decision Making in Antimicrobial Prescribing (PhD project) UKM | 01 Jan 2021 - 01 Jan 2022
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Prevalence of cyberbullying among undergraduate medical students, and its effects on their studies and personal life IMU | 01 Jan 2020 - 01 Jan 2020
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Sexual risks and acceptance of preexposure prophylaxis among undergraduate students in International Medical University. IMU | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jan 2018
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Prescription writing skills among medical undergraduates in International Medical University. IMU | 01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016
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Comparative study between junior and senior clinical medical students’ knowledge, attitude and ethical awareness in personalized medicine. IMU | 01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016
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Student Perception on the Use of QR Code Against Traditional Pen-And-Paper as an Attendance Record Tool in Medical School (IMU352/2016) IMU | 01 Jan 2016 - 01 Jan 2016
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Missed opportunities in HIV diagnosis. IMU | 01 Jan 2015 - 01 Jan 2015
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Use of abbreviations in medical practice. IMU | 01 Jan 2014 - 01 Jan 2014
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Ethical beliefs and attitudes of healthcare professional students towards individuals with HIV/AIDS. IMU | 01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2013
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Use of medical apps on smart devices among medical students. IMU | 01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2013
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Career path of alumni from a private medical university in Malaysia. IMU | 01 Jan 2010 - 01 Jan 2010

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Publications

Research Articles

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Awareness and acceptance of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV among undergraduate students in a private medical university in Malaysia SEREMBAN DIABETES (SEDIA) COHORT STUDY"A STUDY PROPOSAL 2023
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Prevalence of cyberbullying and its effects on studies, personal life and mental health of medical students in a private medical university in Malaysia SEREMBAN DIABETES (SEDIA) COHORT STUDY"A STUDY PROPOSAL 2023
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & PRACTICE OF WHITE COAT USE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS DURING CLINICAL PRACTICE (LAUNDERKAP): A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL 2023
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Anonymous reporting of student’s unprofessional behavior: An ethical approach to manage moral distress in academia MEDICAL TEACHER 2022
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Challenges in the diagnosis and management of post-covid-19 organizing pneumonia: A clinician’s perspective DRUGS 2022
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Development and validation of the knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire (LAUNDERKAP) regarding white coat use among medical students during clinical practice AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL 2022
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Medical students’ perspective on social media posts in the International Medical University: A preliminary study EDITORIAL BOARD 2021
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Paradoxical worsening of chest radiographs secondary to immune reconstitution syndrome (IRIS) in a patient with advanced HIV infection and Rhodococcus pneumonia MED J MALAYSIA 2020
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Chest discomfort in a patient with dengue–is it an acute myocardial infarction? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2018
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A fatal case of malignant neurocysticercosis CASE REPORTS 2017
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Serving an Indigenous community: Exploring the cultural competence of medical students in a rural setting GATEWAYS: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT 2017
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Black tongue MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2017
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Attitude, knowledge and ethical perception toward precision medicine among junior and senior medical students: Findings from one Malaysian medical school INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND EDUCATION 2017
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Concordance in the assessment of effectiveness of palliative care between patients and palliative care nurses in Malaysia: A study with the palliative care outcome scale INDIAN JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE 2017
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Missed opportunities for earlier HIV-testing in patients with HIV infection referred to a tertiary hospital, a cross-sectional study MED J MALAYSIA 2017
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Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in a HIV-infected patient with disseminated tuberculosis MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2016
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A study on the use of abbreviations among doctors and nurses in the medical department of a tertiary hospital in Malaysia MED J MALAYSIA 2015
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A study on the use of abbreviations among doctors and nurses in the medical department of a tertiary hospital in Malaysia. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2015
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Dark fingernails MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2015
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A comparative study on how medical students learn about the use of abbreviations in medical practice IEJSME 2015
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A Review of HIV/AIDS Research in Malaysia. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2014
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Medical students' perceptions regarding the impact of mobile medical applications on their clinical practice JOURNAL OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE 2014
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Role of community service as a curriculum delivery tool in the outcome-based curriculum of the International Medical University, Malaysia INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION 2014
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HIV risk perception, sexual behavior, and HIV prevalence among men-who-have-sex-with-men at a community-based voluntary counseling and testing center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2014
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An adult patient with nail abnormality Malaysian Family Physician: the Official Journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2013
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Efavirenz does not cause false-positive urine cannabis test in HIV-infected patients on Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2013
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Neurocysticercosis MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2013
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WHO 2009 guidelines for anti-retroviral theraphy: its implication for primary care physician Malaysian Family Physician 2013
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Prevalence of erectile dysfunction in men with ischemic heart disease in a tertiary hospital in malaysia. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2013
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The man with bilateral nipple pain MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2013
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Sexual practices and HIV prevalence amongst men who have sex with men at a community-based voluntary counseling and testing centre in Malaysia INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARLY RESEARCH NOTICES 2013
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Radiofrequency-induced intradiscal nucleoplasty chronic low back pain secondary to lumbar disc herniation MALAYSIAN ORTHOPAEDIC JOURNAL 2013
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A case of mixed infections in a patient presenting with acute febrile illness in the tropics CASE REPORTS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2013
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An adult patient with double vision MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2013
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Efavirenz and positive urine test for cannabis-debunkng the myth INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2012
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Impact of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography on diagnosis and antimicrobial utilization in patients with high-risk febrile neutropenia LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA 2012
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Profiles of men-who-have-sex-with-men seeking anonymous voluntary HIV counseling and testing at a community-based centre in Malaysia. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2011
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The blue man who presented with a stroke MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2011
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Brief Review: Who 2009 Guidelines for Anti-Retroviral Theraphy: Its Implication for Primary Care Physician MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2010
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High prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on doctors' neckties. THE MEDICAL JOURNAL OF MALAYSIA 2009
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Is HIV screening in the general population cost effective? MALAYSIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN: THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS OF MALAYSIA 2008

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Medias

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Monkeypox - less contagious than COVID-19 but caution still required New Straits Times | 21 Sep 2023
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Persistent cough Mom Baby | 30 May 2023
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A debilitating disease The Health | 26 May 2023
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Getting rid of cough See Hua Daily | 23 Apr 2023
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Keeping tuberculosis at bay The Sun | 20 Apr 2023
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Hati-hati jika batuk berterusan., mungkin tibi Utusan Malaysia | 15 Apr 2023
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TB - vigilance needed New Straits Times | 10 Apr 2023
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Let’s talk about Monkeypox Health Today | 08 Nov 2022
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COVID-19 vaccine: Second booster shot MyHealth | 30 Aug 2022
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From pandemic to endemic: Masking for it Malay Mail | 07 Jul 2022
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Four reasons I will continue to wear mt face mask post pandemic The Star | 30 Jun 2022
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Life after mask mandates FMT | 23 Jun 2022
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Regaining fitness post-COVID-19 Borneo Post (Kuching) | 20 Jun 2022
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Atasi gejala Long COVID menerusi senaman – Pakar Utusan Sarawak | 18 Jun 2022
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Sports training, healthier lifestyle may help COVID-19 patients to recover better China Press | 17 Jun 2022
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Apa cara terbaik menanganinya? Harian Metro | 17 Jun 2022
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Atasi gejala long COVID menerusi senaman Utusan Borneo Sarawak | 17 Jun 2022
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Long Covid: regular exercise key to regaining fitness, says experts Malay Mail | 16 Jun 2022
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Insightful interpretation of CT values IMU News | 01 Jun 2022
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The Long COVID Health Today | 23 Apr 2022
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Ujian Kendiri COVID-19 secara tepat Berita Harian | 16 Apr 2022
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Make sense of CT value and live with COVID China Press | 09 Apr 2022
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Get booster jab to improve confidence My Health | 30 Mar 2022
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Kenali ujian PCR Harian Metro | 30 Mar 2022
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Bukan Sahaja COVID-19, kebanyakan vaksin lain turun mempunyai dos penggalak Sinar Harian | 27 Feb 2022
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Professional explains if booster dose is needed China Press | 19 Feb 2022
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Getting jabbed, stay protected New Straits Times | 25 Jan 2022
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Jangan takut dapatkan dos pengalak Kosmo | 17 Jan 2022
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Dos pengalak bukan suntikan terakhir? Utusan Malaysia | 17 Jan 2022
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Bukan tindakan pelik Harian Metro | 14 Jan 2022
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Boosting confidence IMU News | 10 Jan 2022
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Boosting confidence Daily Straits.com | 07 Jan 2022
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To boost or not to boost? – get the facts 13investor.com | 07 Jan 2022
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Boosting confidence Malaysian Reserve | 07 Jan 2022
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To boost or not to boost? - get the facts New Straits Times | 07 Jan 2022
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When to self-test for COVID-19 and preparing to quarantine The Star | 28 Sep 2021
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DIY: Self-testing and isolation Code Blue | 09 Sep 2021
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COVID self-test kit, best time to test is 3 to 5 days after last contact Sin Chew Daily | 27 Aug 2021
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More studies needed on Long-Covid Syndrome The Malaysian Reserve | 21 Aug 2021
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Protection against airborne virus MSN Lifestyle | 05 Jul 2021
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Guide on living with COVID-19 Daily Straits.com | 02 Jul 2021
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COVID-19: evolving knowledge, changing habits IMU News | 01 Jul 2021
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Covid-19 is in the air Code Blue | 01 Jul 2021
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Anda bakal ambil vaksin AztraZeneca? Jom baca persediaan yang dikongsi pakar ini Absolute Wellness | 04 Jun 2021
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"Rehat secukupnya kerana tubuh seperti di medan perang" - Kongsi 10 tip selepas terima vaksin, doktor ini redakan kebimbangan masyarakat MsSTAR | 21 May 2021
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Anxious about taking your Covid-19 jabs? A professor from IMU has the answers Good Health | 21 May 2021
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“Jangan bimbang jika rasa tidak sihat. Anda masih boleh menerima suntikan”, Prof Dr James Koh In-Trend | 20 May 2021
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Anda Bakal Ambil Vaksin AstraZeneca? Jom Baca Persediaan Yang Dikongsi Pakar Ini Hello Doktor | 05 May 2021
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Covid-19 vaccine: precautions and preparations Free Malaysia Today | 05 May 2021
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Getting that COVID-19 vaccination Daily Straits.com | 04 May 2021
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What to prepare before you receive your COVID-19 vaccination Health Today | 04 May 2021
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A doctor’s first date with the COVID-19 vaccine Free Malaysia Today | 04 May 2021
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My Covid-19 Vaccination Experience: What To Expect Code Blue | 03 May 2021
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The Covid-19 Vaccination: A Precious Date International Medical University News | 28 Apr 2021

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Supervisions
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Gunasunthari AP Rajoo | Master (Research) | 14 Sep 2021 Thesis: Perceived risk to HIV, Awareness and Acceptance of PrEP among new clients at a Private Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia”
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Benjamin Kok Ze Wei, Charlottee Lee Yen Shin, Dalili Hezreen Nazari, Bee Swen Huey, Cheah Yun Ni | Undergraduate | 01 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2022 Thesis: Impact of Transition to Online Teaching on Lecturers' Work Life Balance and Mental Health in a Medical University
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Kong Lai San | Doctorate | 01 Feb 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 Thesis: Factors and Barriers Influencing Physicians' Decision Making in Antimicrobial Prescribing
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Kang Wei Sean, Lee Soo Jin Sherry, Alissa Sonia Ali Munawar, Saleema Sakul, Gardiya Weligamage Ruyimi Kaushadhi | Undergraduate | 16 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 Thesis: Prevalence of cyberbullying among undergraduate medical students, and its effects on their studies and personal life
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Teh Yi Ling, Nur Illiana Mohamad Zaki, Sarah Nur Hanin Shamsuddin, Priyanka Ravindharan | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 Thesis: Sexual Risk for HIV Infection and Acceptance of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among Undergraduate Students in International Medical University
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Shanmugan Goonasekaren, Lee Jia Ying, Ng Lam Kean, Chua Yi Lin, Alaric Ang Ding Tian | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2016 - 31 Dec 2016 Thesis: How aware are medical students about the practice of personalized medicine?
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Mahfuja Islam, Ho Yong Wai, Syed Abdul Hannan, Chan Weng Kien, Lee Wei Yi | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2015 - 31 Dec 2015 Thesis: Missed opportunities in HIV diagnosis.
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Lau Kit Mun, Siti Aisyah Mohd Yusof, Nur Hazirah Ahmad, Farah Syazana Ahmad Shahabuddin, Ahmed Ikhwan Mohamad | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2014 Thesis: Abbreviations in Clinical Practice - a convenience or necessity?
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Wan Jun Kit, Ng Chun Tau, Jason Lee Gan Yi, Chithralekha Vivekananda, Sivasanggari Selvanathan | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2013 - 30 Jun 2013 Thesis: Does the use of medical applications on smart devices by medical students lead to better grades in exam? A blinded cross sectional study
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Daniel Eh Zhen Wei, Lee Wei-Yee, Nor Julaika Ismail, Tee Peu Sen | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 Thesis: Incidence of false-positive urine test for cannabis in HIV-infected patients on Efavirenz
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Syafiq Husni, Tan Jen Ern, Shangari Kunaseelan, Tan Chern Wuay, Siti Nuriah Rafiah Ibrahim | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008 Thesis: Prevalence of MRSA on Doctors' Ties - a prospective study

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