Author Archives: Ssy

When life gives you lemon, try yeah at least try making lemonade– A case of Retinoblastoma

I wish to say that the above story is fictitious and unfortunately it isn’t. I have been in a posting involving untrained little humans who aren’t conformed to societal etiquettes for the past few months. Besides increasing my chances of fattening my ENT colleagues wallet, I have generally been enjoying the term so far. DoingContinue reading “When life gives you lemon, try yeah at least try making lemonade– A case of Retinoblastoma”

How to pass the Frcophth part 2 oral exam

I told myself that I was going to sit down and write after exams. So many things in my head…..with me wanting to do this and that and 4 months after exams I am still procrastinating. And yes, with all the help I have been given by my dear seniors, friends and prayers from everyone,Continue reading “How to pass the Frcophth part 2 oral exam”

A day in the Life of an Ophthalmology trainee

I am by no means bragging about being a resident because, really, seriously, it means nothing to anybody. We are still learning and searching and a lot of times, I feel helpless not knowing what to do as I look at the vast inadequacy in myself. A few days ago, I encountered two annoyed/frustrated patientsContinue reading “A day in the Life of an Ophthalmology trainee”

Applying for MO position in KKM as an overseas graduate

Similar to applying for a houseman position with KKM, those who returned from overseas (after serving houseman-ship) will go through the same procedure as our fellow local med graduates entering the workforce. Stepwise approach Apply through http://www.spa.gov.my –> Sistem SPA8i Tick tock tick tock……it took me a good 8 months before receiving an email notifyingContinue reading “Applying for MO position in KKM as an overseas graduate”

Applying for full registration with MMC

This seems to be a long overdue post since I have returned to Malaysia almost 4 years ago. Oh well, besides the insane amount of moolah one gets in the land down under, I am generally quite happy to be at where I am at now. Before returning to Malaysia There are many reasons (someContinue reading “Applying for full registration with MMC”

How to prepare for frcophth part 2 written

It has been a whirlwind year and I finally passed my part 2 written in my second attempt. Thank the Lord in all His goodness. The December 2021 paper was difficult and honestly I was tossing between the idea of moving back to Australia vs staying put in bolehland. Perhaps, I was rather half-hearted, no?Continue reading “How to prepare for frcophth part 2 written”