Replacement Class

Hello there!

Before I start with the usual bombardment of updates, please take note:

1) Dr. Vijay Singh's Hypertension lecture will be replaced during the Q&A
session this coming Friday, not Tuesday 4PM as there is PBL going on.

2) The clashing of clinic visit groups 1 this Thursday with the first lecture
is being discussed with Miss Imelda, I will announce any updates in between
lectures.

3) Some of you requested for the photos I took of the X-Ray during the Skills
Center Session earlier today. So here it is. : )










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IMU Newsletter
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Dear all

The latest IMU newsletter is now available with features on the Chiropractic programme, Tun Dr Mahathir's visits to IMU and being conferred the Honorary Doctorate of Medicine by IMU and much more, as well as information on the student's activities and community project in Batu Pahat, Johor.

Here's a copy of the newsletter for your reading. For those who wants a hard copy, you can pick it up from us at Student Services Department. Limited copies only as we are working to be more environmentally friendly. There are also some copies in the student lounge.

Happy reading!

Regards
Chiew Yeong


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Good news about dress code!
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Dear all,

Yesterday Nirmal and I were discussing Dress Code with Dr. Mei Ling and the suggestion of dressing in smart casual rather than full-on dress code during study break came up. The only issue she, and the Deans, have on this is how to differentiate which students are on study break and which students are actually having lectures.

So, we came to the conclusion that if there it is peer regulated (as in students make sure that they and their classmates are in dress code when they are not on study break) and that students do stick to dress code then it should be plausible.

What we need to know from all students is if they would agree to this.

Also, smart casual still means no shorts, no flip flops. If you are unsure about the definition here are some links to read up on it:

• Wikipedias definition
• The Stars definition

Please let me know by 1st of February. I have put up a poll on http://imusrc.blogspot.com/ for students to vote on. If you have any other suggestions let us know on the chatbox. :)

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah
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Student Representative Council
International Medical University
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Congratulations Dr. John Paul Judson
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Dear all,

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor John Paul Evangel Judson as the new Dean of Medical Sciences for a period of 3 years. Professor Judson will take over from Professor Yasmin with effect from 1 February 2010. As Dean of Medical Sciences, Professor Judson will provide the leadership for the implementation, quality assurance and continual improvement of all programmes under the School of Medical Sciences.

On behalf of IMU, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to Professor Yasmin for her leadership role and contribution to the IMU during her tenure as Dean of Medical Sciences from September 2005 to January 2010. Professor Yasmin will be going on leave for 6 months from 1 February 2010. She will be moving on to a new appointment upon her return from leave. The new appointment will be informed in due course.

We congratulate Professor Judson on his new appointment and hope that everyone will extend their fullest cooperation to Professor Judson in his new role.

Regards
On behalf of Prof Victor Lim
Executive Dean

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Student Representative Council
International Medical University
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MQA/MCC Re-accreditation of Mecical Programme
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Dear Everyone,

As you would have been aware, the MQA/MMC accreditation panel conducted their visit to IMU from the 11th - 13th of January. The visit went very smoothly and at the final oral debrief, the panel did not raise any major concerns. In fact they commented more on our strengths rather than on the challenges we faced.

I would like to thank everyone for all the hard work they have put in for this visit. Your help and cooperation is very much appreciated.

Regards,

Prof Lim

Professor Victor Lim
Executive Dean
Faculty of Medicine and Health
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
No. 126 Jalan 19/155B
Bukit Jalil

57000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Direct Line: 603-8656 8832

DID: 603-2731 7439
Direct Fax: 603-8656 7239

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Student Representative Council
International Medical University
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SRC - Student Dialogue Session
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Dear all,

Some students have informed us that they would like there to be more SRC-Student interaction and thus we have come up with a Dialogue Session!

It will take place in the Atrium, on the 20th of January at 12.30 - 2 PM. There will be lunch provided.

This will be a great chance for students to share their concerns with us and let us know what they like about IMU and what they would like to see improved.

This is also a great chance to find out what your council has been doing for you!

We really hope to see you there.

Warmest regards,
Zia Shah

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Student Representative Council
International Medical University
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