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CURRICULUM VITAE

DR. CHONG KARLEEN
DR. CHONG KARLEEN
Medical Lecturer
Department of Primary Care Medicine
Faculty of Medicine

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION


  • MFAMMED, (Perubatan Keluarga)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • IJAZAH DOKTOR PERUBATAN, (Medicine)
    Universiti Malaysia Sabah (ums)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES


  • Committee Members
    25 Jun 2025 - 16 Jan 2027 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Task Force Member
    01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    22 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Leader
    26 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025 (Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Leader
    08 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2025 (Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Task Force Member
    14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP


  • Kejohanan Pickleball Tertutup PPUM
    2025, PPUM,  (University)
  • Gold Medal Pickleball Kassum 2025
    2025, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • Gold medal KASSUM Tennis 2025
    2025, Universiti Malaya,  (University)
  • MAKSAK Tennis 2025
    2025, MAKSAK Malaysia,  (National)

PUBLICATIONS


Article in Journal
  1. Suleiman, S. Z., Htay, M. N. N., Soe, H. H. K., Low, L. Y. C., Alias, S. H., Yussof, S., Keng, W. X., Chong, K., Sahiran, M. F., Harun, M. H., Othman, A., Abdullah, R., Mansor, N. M., Ishak, N. H., Abdul Rahman, A. F. A., & Moe, S. (2024). Association between medication adherence and blood pressure control and factors associated with antihypertensive medication adherence in the Melaka Tengah District: A cross-sectional survey. Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia, 19, 56. https://doi.org/10.51866/oa.651
  2. Karleen, C., & Saniasiaya, J. (2021). Cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis. BMJ case reports, 14(5), e241807. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-241807
Scopus
  1. Jamaluddin J., Liong S.F., Beh H.C., Chong K., Choong J.I., Zakaria A.F., Nik Abdul Kadir N.A. (2025). A comparative review of current international atrial fibrillation guidelines from a primary care perspective, Malaysian Family Physician. 20. doi:10.51866/cpg.872

RESEARCH PROJECT


National
  1. 2025 - 2026, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Program Pelajar Hebat: Meneraju Perubahan Untuk Masa Depan Bebas Tembakau ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2026, AI FOR MEDICINE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME
    Capacity Building For Digital Health: Producing Technologically-adept Healthcare Workers In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2025 - 2026, Others MOHE
    Optimizing Large Language Models For Vaccine Communication: A Bilingual Evaluation And Intervention Approach ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2025 - 2026, RU Geran - UMCares
    Hebat Initiative: Empowering Youth For A Tobacco-free Future ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  5. 2025 - 2026, RU Geran - UMCares
    Battling Tobacco Abuse Among Youths: The Use Of Performing Arts And Social Media ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2025 - 2026, RU Geran - UMCares
    Um-rebung Integrated Cancer Education And Training Programme ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2025 - 2026, AI FOR MEDICINE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME
    Developing Ai And Big Data Analytics Tools For Healthcare Decision-making Within An Integrated Mooc Ecosystem ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2025 - 2026, AI FOR MEDICINE RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME
    Translating Ai-enabled Insights Into Clinical Practice: Integrating Mooc Training With Health System Transformation In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2025 - 2025, RU Geran - UMCares
    Ra.Kan Ku Goes Pro ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2025 - 2027, International Funding
    Evaluation Of Detection Efficacy Of 6rp Rapid Solution In Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2024 - 2025, Sansure Biotech Inc.
    Evaluation of the Detection Efficacy of 6RP Rapid solution in Malaysia, China Three Gorges University, China ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Development and Validation of a Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Questionnaire on Salt Reduction and Potassium Intake (SPOT) Among Patients Living With Hypertension ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2025 - 2027, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Clinical Implementation of the Asthma Slide Rule to Address SABA Overuse and Poor Adherence to Inhaled Corticosteroids Among Adult Patients with Asthma in a Primary Care Clinic in Malaysia: A Type 3 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED


Invited Speaker
  1. Hypertension among Old and Frail People, BIHS Emerging Hypertension Leaders Summer School, British and Irish Hypertension Society (International) (08 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2025)

ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES


Evaluation
  1. (2025) Part I (clinical) Examination for The Degree of Doctor/master of Family Medicine November, National, (External Examiner)
  2. (2025) Part I (clinical) Examination for The Degree of Doctor/master of Family Medicine, National, (External Examiner)
Contribution to External Organisation
  1. (2026) Expert Advisor: Promoting Community Engagement for Clinical Trials in Asia, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2025) Program Kempen Kesedaran Tekanandarah Bersempena 'may Measurement Month' 2025', National, (Resource Person)
  3. (2025) Health Outreach Program & Education (hope@ppum) Di Bawah Inisiatif Kpt Prihatin Madani Di Surau Hj Ngadimin, Jenjarom, Selangor., National, (Technical Advisor)
  4. (2025) Member for Development Group for Cpg Management of Foreign Body Ingestion in Children, National, (Resource Person)

SUPERVISION


Postgraduate Student
  1. (2025) CLINICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASTHMA SLIDE RULE TO ADDRESS SABA OVERUSE AND POOR ADHERENCE TO INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS AMONG ADULT PATIENTS WITH ASTHMA IN A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN MALAYSIA: A HYBRID IMPLEMENTATION-EFFECTIVENESS STUDY, MADHUSHIVANI A/P MANIMARAN

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES


  • Medical Standby and Volunteer for Plogging Activity, (29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025) (National)
  • Service Provider for TZU CHI NORTHERN REGION HEALTH SCREEN, (30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025) (National)
  • voluntary medical service at Kuala Lumpur Tzu Chi Free Clinic, (05 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED


Internal/ External Course
  1. BIHS EMERGING HYPERTENSION LEADERS SUMMER SCHOOL, TRINITY HALL CAMBRIDGE, UK (07 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2025)
  2. ADVANCING SCHOLARS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ASCEND) S1/2025, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM), KUALA LUMPUR (06 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025)