12 more days..
by Edwin T on Mar.02, 2010, under happenings
Time flies, study leave is now left with 12 days and 6 more days before the wards are being barred. No more CNY mood (which indeed officially ended on Day 4 of CNY when I reached college). No more book-free period. No more easy or light chat. The conversations between us final year are mainly focused on medically based topics. Somehow starting to feel a little bit nervy as it seems like there are still tonnes of books to be revised in recalling all the previously read chapters. Ironically, my eyes and fingers keep lingering on Facebook and blogs. =.=||| Gonna reflect on the bad habit! At this moment, God is the only place I shouldered. I believe He has prepared the best for me. Go Edwin! Do your part now. 
One of the meaningful events I’ve done during this CNY. Attended an ex-classmates gathering in hometown on Day 3 of CNY. Thanks guys! As they purposely organized it to be on that particular day for my convenience (I came back KL on the same night via long hours train journey). Woohoo~
Happy CNY!
by Edwin T on Feb.12, 2010, under deep in the heart, happenings
Today, I officially ended my last day of medical student in posting. This indicates my study break for the upcoming professional exam in March has also started. Thank God for His mercy and love on me. I am less anxious these few days after getting closer to Him again in prayers.
I had a recurrent tonsillitis again, i.e. I need to complete another course of antibiotic during this CNY. However it doesn’t mean I’ll take this as a reason to say no to all the good food around. Haha. The stomach needs to be pampered before the brain can work. True?
I couldn’t wait any longer to reach home but ironically, the train has not even arrived yet. While waiting, I browsed through Youtube looking for the CNY videos and I love this the most. 大团圆，大团圆！Promise myself that I’m gonna spend quality time with my family these few days.
Happy CNY to all! Remember to drink more water in the midst of hot weather. Enjoy! Both the holiday and study leave. LOL
The Last 35 Days As A Med Student
by Edwin T on Feb.07, 2010, under deep in the heart, happenings
Counting down. 35 more days to go before the final professional exam begins. Started to feel like a cat on hot bricks. It is always like that every time exams come especially a major one like this. I thought I am already used to exams and bouts of tests but indeed, I am not. I think.
My study table and stacks of books. This is just half from the total. ;(
Friends said, “The knowledge is already all in the mind. You’ve gathered and accumulated all of them throughout these 5 years in medical school.” I believe the saying is somehow true. What I need now the most is a little bit more recalling power tho’. And some extra confidence!
CF will be organizing a farewell party for us final year members a day after tomorrow (9 Feb). Hard to believe that I’m now the one being cherished goodbye! All’s well that ends well. Wishing everyone has a Happy Chinese New Year (and a Happy Valentine)!
P.S. will be spending my CNY holiday studying. Study leave starts on 14 Feb till 14 March. Pro-exam shall commence thereafter.
Loving Paeds!
by Edwin T on Jan.21, 2010, under happenings
Pediatrics is always one of my favorite postings. Even though the training ground in Pediatrics is busy, I am still enjoying it. Pretty much because the babies in the ward are just irresistible! For most of the time, they are my motivation to be persistent in going to the wards.
And I’ll miss my lil baby Ismail so much! ‘coz he has gone back home yesterday. He is too adorable and I couldn’t stop myself from holding his small hands every time playing with him. It is a satisfaction when he responds to your talking cooing. Well, this is all he can do now.
Thanks Ched for capturing the moments of me with Ismail using your Samsung Omnia.
The 4th week in Pediatrics is going to end in a few days and I’ll be leaving to Teluk Intan again for another 2 weeks of posting there. And it means that Professional Exam is just less than 50 days to go from now!
Oh God! Help me. It really gets into my nerves every time thinking of the unfinished books and notes on my table. They are just too many to be revised!
I need a solution! To sleep less? Wishing for photographic memory? Or pray hard to be calm and cool while facing the greatest exam after all?
Somebody helps!
Recap 2009
by Edwin T on Jan.07, 2010, under deep in the heart, happenings
I think it is a lil bit late for me to sum up all the major events which had taken place throughout the year 2009 since today is already 6th of January. Well, my final posting at Pediatrics Department is kinda busy tho’.
January:
The year begun when I attended my faculty’s annual dinner (Gosh! I’ve forgotten what’s the name of the club). Good food, nice dresses and entertaining performances. One thing to be proud of was our beloved Dean (of Faculty of Medicine) never fails to attend every dinner organized by my batch.
February:
Post-end of Year 4 exam. Rewarded self with lots of good food. That was the first time I went to Look Out Point at Hulu Langat and Tenji Japanese Buffet at Solaris Mont Kiara. I remembered I made myself the most expensive floats by mixing 3 scoops of Haagen-Dazs ice cream into my coke at Tenji. Hah!
Thereafter, I started my 2-week humanitarian elective posting at Medical Social Work Department. All I need to say is, medical social worker rocks! Their contribution in patient care is significant too.
March:
Holiday! Revisited Cameron Highlands and all thanks to Auntie Bee Hiong for the treat. Besides, both Chuong Hock and I went backpacking for 13 days in Thailand. We started from North Thailand (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Sai), traveling down to Ayutthaya, Bangkok and Pattaya. Faced some “panicking” moments in Bangkok but Chuong Hock, make it a secret of us two ya?
April:
Started my research work officially. Thankful that I had a team who worked with the same school of thoughts as mine. Things went on smoothly as planned although we faced some challenges in between. Definite appreciation is still dedicated to our beloved supervisor, Associate Professor Dr. Farihah Haji Suhaimi, who had shown us what true spirit of research is!
May:
A busy month. Finalizing the manuscript and our group was chosen to participate in oral presentation during the Scientific Meeting. Even though we did not win the grand prize, we were satisfied as in our supervisors’ eyes, we were already a winner! Thanks to Prof Farihah and Prof Faizah for the post-conference lunch at Grand Seasons Hotel too. To date, my research manuscript has been accepted by the International Medical Journal (IMJ) and it will be published by September this year. Yippie! That will be my first medical article.
Jun:
Started my final year medical student life officially with its first activity i.e. 3rd Personal and Professional Development (PPD) Camp at BTN Kuala Besut, Terengganu. I believe this is the longest bus journey I’d ever taken. Overall, the camp was a fun and informative (minusing the BTN part). At here, we formed our very first “Killer Gang”. Cool!
July:
July was a gathering month. Firstly was our “Killer Gang” grand reunion where it was a food and games night before starting our new posting! While another one was with my best buddies from secondary school. Especially Anwar, I had not met him for almost 3 years till this reunion was held.
August:
While August was an outing month. 2 major outings in a row i.e. to Sungai Gabai Waterfall with fellow CF members and the most heart pumping hiking at Bukit Tabur, Melawati KL. Definitely there will be no more TCA for me until I overcome my acrophobia. Fuh!
September:
The only holiday for final years fell in this month and it was the most anticipated one! I had booked flight tickets to fly me back home very early for this reason. Home sweet home! Upon coming back, I followed my godbrother to Pesta Tanglung UKM at Kajang (The first visit in my entire 5 years of studies in UKM). I got the chance to write a calligraphy painting at one of the exhibition counters. Well, my writing has deteriorate much. Lacking time to practice I believe. Sigh.
October:
The most historical moment in my medical school life! Where I finally owned a complete buddy line members from first year up to final year (me). A book of generations had been passed down and is to be filled by the new members joining into my “family” every academic year.
November:
Busiest month ever. Filled with lots of activities and programs. Posting at Teluk Intan Hospital, went back home impulsively to celebrate Deepavali with Mak Oi, celebrated buddy Jia Hui’s birthday and got to know 2 new friends, Chee Beng and Alex.
December:
Most awaited month every year. Why? It is my birthday on 22nd! This year is rather special since I spent almost the whole month at Teluk Intan for my Surgery posting under 2 great teachers’ supervision i.e. Mr Pani and Mr Rizal. I was touched by my buddies act to celebrate my birthday at Fullhouse. The venue was specially chosen suiting my fondness in white English cottage style of interior designing. Thank you!
This year 2010 is gonna be TOTALLY DIFERRENT! In 10 weeks time, I’ll graduate. I believe I will spread my wings and fly confidently in the sky of medicine. God bless me and everyone!
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