Over two days, participants engaged in oral and poster presentations, showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. The event featured the distinctive PechaKucha presentation format, challenging presenters to communicate their ideas concisely and creatively.
This year’s conference saw more than 120 healthcare professionals from Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and India gathered on campus. Expert speakers from China, India, Singapore, and the US were present to share their insights on the latest developments in their respective fields.
Prof. Förstermann is currently the Chief Scientific Officer of the Johannes Gutenberg University Medical Center in Mainz, Germany—a role he has held since April 2013. He also serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and is a professor in the Department of Pharmacology.
Held on campus, this workshop focused on three objectives: sharing strategies to prevent physical injuries among the elderly; discussing the importance of creating and maintaining strong support networks; and communicating the best techniques to promote their emotional well-being.
by Subasri Krishnarajan Anbuchelvan On Saturday, May 25, 2024, thirteen Batch 20 MBBS students from the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) attended an event focused on menstrual health,
Professor Compton, who is also the Program Director and co-creator of the Master of International Translational Medicine (MITM) programme, visited QIU for a curriculum review and knowledge-sharing session.
This is the second big win notched up by our talented medical students, after they won a national intervarsity surgical quiz last year.
Recently included in the influential Journal of Leukocyte Biology, Dr Koh’s work may prove to be a game changer in how we treat cancers and vastly improve the accuracy and success rates of immunotherapies.
This priceless opportunity came along after Dr Angeline sat for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)—a pathway that gives all QIU medical students the chance to specialise and practise in the US.
The tradition symbolises the grandeur and importance of becoming a doctor, signifying the students’ entrance into the medical field.
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| ** Orientation Week 2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat) | |||
| *8 Jul Awal Muharram | 9 Jul | 13 Jul | Week 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul) |
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16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day | 17-Sep | 21-Sep | Week 11 |
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| 30-Sep | 5-Oct | Week 13 | |
| 7-Oct | 12-Oct | Week 14 | |
| 14-Oct | 16-Oct | Self Study | |
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| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 28-Oct | 29-Oct | Final Examination | |
| 31-Oct Deepavali | 30-Oct | 2-Nov | Semester Break |
| 1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday | |||
| 4-Nov | 9-Nov | Semester Break | |
| 11 Nov | 17 Nov | Semester Break |
* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students
Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
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| 21-Oct | 25-Oct | Week 1 – Class starts (21 Oct) | |
| 31-Oct Thu Deepavali | 28-Oct | 2-Nov | Deepavali Break |
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* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day
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Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
