Curriculum Vitae

DR. MAHERAH BINTI KAMARUDIN

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology
    Faculty of Medicine
  • 0379497612

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • OBSTETRICS
  • GYNAECOLOGY
    General Gynaecology, Urogynaecology, Women's Health, Menopause, Pelvic Floor & Reconstructive Surgery

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Expert Training, (Urogynaecology)
    Chang Sung Memorial Hospital
  • CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP (UROGYNAECOLOGY), (Urogynaecology)
    Chang Gung University/ Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  • MOBGYN, (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MBBS, (Medicine and Surgery)
    Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Mahe), India

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • Coordinator
    01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MOG part 2 examination invigilator
    30 Sep 2020 - 01 Oct 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Chairman
    17 Jul 2020 - 24 Jul 2020 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • MOG part 2 examination invigilator
    02 Mar 2020 - 03 Mar 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    13 Jan 2020 - 15 Jan 2020 (National)
  • Coordinator
    18 Nov 2019 - 22 Nov 2019 (National)
  • Programme Coordinator
    11 Oct 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine)
  • EXAM INVIGILATOR
    07 Oct 2019 - 08 Oct 2019 (National)
  • Deputy Director Special Project
    23 Aug 2019 - 24 Aug 2019 (International)
  • Coordinator
    25 Mar 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    22 Jan 2019 - 24 Jan 2019 (National)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • MEMBER OF ACADEMY OF MEDICINE OF MALAYSIA: COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN UROGYNECOLOGICAL SOCIETY, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBER
    Since 2019 (National)
  • OBSTETRIC & GYNECOLOGY SOCIETY MALAYSIA, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2017 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, LIFE MEMBER
    Since 2007 (National)
  • MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL CONTINENCE SOCIETY, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)
  • IUGA FELLOW/ TRAINEE MEMBERSHIP, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2022 (International)
  • COURSE COORDINATOR, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (University)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN UROGYNECOLOGY
    CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITY & CHANG GUNG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 2024 (International)
  • completion of Train the Trainer program Science of Tissue Management (SoTM) in C-Section
    College of Obstetrician & Gynaecologist of Academy of Medicine Malaysia, 2023 (National)
  • Certificate of Passing the Urodynamics Training Programme recognised by the International Continence Society (ICS)
    Bristol Urological Institute, 2023 (International)
  • Appreciation of contribution in 56th Malaysia-Singapore Congress of Medicine in conjunction with MyWoman International Congress 2023 7th to 9th July 2023, Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    College of Obstetrics & Gyneacologist Academy of Medicine Malaysia, 2023 (International)
  • contribution as speaker for 1st Gynecological Instrumentation Workshop HRPB 2023
    HRPB, Ipoh, 2023 (University)
  • Certificate of Completion of Triaining (subspecialty- Urogynaecology)
    UKM, 2021 (University)
  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2021 (University)
  • GOLD MEDALIST AWARD
    OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, 2017 (National)
  • Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang MARA
    Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), 2008 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Jabarudin, Wan Nurul Ezyani Wan; Narayanan, Vallikkannu; Hamdan, Mukhri; Gunasagran, Yogeeta; Thavarajan, Rudra Devi; Kamarudin, Maherah; Tan, Peng Chiong (2024). Oral rehydration therapy versus intravenous rehydration therapy in the first 12 h following hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum: A randomized controlled trial, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS. . doi:10.1002/ijgo.15429
  2. Kalok, Aida; Dali, Wira Razak; Sharip, Shalisah; Abdullah, Bahiyah; Kamarudin, Maherah; Dasrilsyah, Rima Anggrena; Rahman, Rahana Abdul; Atan, Ixora Kamisan (2023). Maternal COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among Malaysian pregnant women: A multicenter cross-sectional study, FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH. 11. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2023.1092724
  3. Tan, Peng Chiong; Ramasandran, Gayaithiri; Sethi, Neha; Razali, Nuguelis; Hamdan, Mukhri; Kamarudin, Maherah (2023). Watermelon and dietary advice compared to dietary advice alone following hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial, BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-023-05771-7
  4. Adlan, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad; Azhary, Jerilee Mariam Khong; Tarmidzi, Hairel Zulhamdi Mohd; Kamarudin, Maherah; Lim, Raymond Chung Siang; Ng, Doris Sin Wen (2022). Post Laparoscopy Pain Reduction Project I (POLYPREP I): intraperitoneal normal saline instillation-a randomised controlled trial, BMC WOMENS HEALTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12905-022-01696-z
  5. Kamarudin, Maherah; Chong, Wen Kiat; Hamdan, Mukhri; Adlan, Aizura Syafinaz; Saaid, Rahmah; Tan, Peng Chiong (2022). Micturition in the toilet compared with bedpan in laboring Nulliparas: a randomized controlled trial, BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH. 22(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-022-05162-4
  6. Gaba, Faiza; Bizzarri, Nicolo; Kamfwa, Paul; Saiz, Allison; Blyuss, Oleg; Paranjothy, Shantini; Ramirez, Pedro T.; Cibula, David (2021). Determining post-operative morbidity and mortality following gynecological oncology surgery: protocol for a multicenter, international, prospective cohort study (Global Gynaecological Oncology Surgical Outcomes Collaborative-GO SOAR), INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER. 31(9), 1287-1291. doi:10.1136/ijgc-2021-002586
  7. Hong, J. G. S., Tan, P. C., Kamarudin, M., & Omar, S. Z. (2021). Prophylactic metformin after antenatal corticosteroids (PROMAC): a double blind randomized controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 21(1), 10. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03628-5
  8. Mosavat, M., Mirsanjari, M., Lwaleed, B. A., Kamarudin, M., & Omar, S. Z. (2021). Adipocyte-Specific Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (AFABP) and Chemerin in Association with Gestational Diabetes: A Case-Control Study. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2021, 7. doi: 10.1155/2021/5533802
  9. Sethi, N., Tan, A. G., Kamarudin, M., & Sulaiman, S. (2021). Successful delivery of a twin pregnancy with complete hydatidiform mole and coexistent live fetus: a case report and review of literature. Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 48(5), 1232-1247. doi: 10.31083/j.ceog4805197
Scopus
  1. Tan P.C., Ramasandran G., Sethi N., Razali N., Hamdan M., Kamarudin M. (2023). Watermelon and dietary advice compared to dietary advice alone following hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 23(1). doi:10.1186/s12884-023-05771-7
  2. Kamarudin, M., Hong, J. G. S., Gunasagran, Y., Chuan, C. S., Razif, N. A. M., Khong, S. Y., & Tan, M. P. (2021). Is hyacinth exercise better than pelvic floor exercise alone for urinary incontinence: A randomized trial. Urogynaecologia International Journal, 33(1), 22-27. doi: 10.4081/UIJ.2021.266
Others
  1. Suriyanti A Shukri, Maherah Kamarudin. (2019). Series of Unfortunate Events A Vaginal Cellular Angiofibroma with Severe Endometriosis. Med J Malaysia, Vol 74, Supplement 1, 42.
  2. Aizura-Syafinaz Adlan, Maherah K, I Balchin. (2017). Transforming Audit into an Educational Tool: A Completed Caesarean Section Urgency Audit Cycle and Introduction to AIM Technique, Med J Malaysia, Vol 72 (3), 2
Books
  1. Omar, SZ., Ismail, H., Ismail, MP. Ghani, NA., Hamdan, M., Jeganathan, R., Kamarudin, M., Hong JGS., et al. (2021). Obstetrics and Gynaecology Postgraduate Training in Malaysia: Guide for Applicants. Faculty of Medicine, UM.
  2. Omar, SZ., Ismail, H., Ismail, MP., Ghani, NA et al. (2021). Obstetrics and Gynaecology Postgraduate Training in Malaysia: Training Curriculum. MERDU, Fakulti Perubatan, UM.
Other Publications
  1. kamarudin, m., & hegde, a. (2022). Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Fellowship Programs Worldwide: The Trainer s Perspective. Retrieved 28 April 2022, from https://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-2/impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-fellowship-programs-worldwide-the-trainer-s-perspective - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. kamarudin. (2022, December). Research Round-Up: Mixed Urinary Incontinence (IUGA, Ed.) [Review of Research Round-Up: Mixed Urinary Incontinence]. IIUGA Spotlight. https://www.iuga.org/spotlight-v17-6/research-round-up-mixed-urinary-incontinence - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Kamarudin, M., Adlan, A. S., Azhary, J. M. K., & Saaid, R. (n.d.). Kamarudin, maherah, Adlan, a. S., Khong, J. M., & Saaid, r. (n.d.). A COMPLETED CESAREAN SECTION AUDIT AS a TOOL TO IMPROVE DOCUMENTATION AND DATA TRANSFER. - Policy Paper
  4. Omar, SZ., Ismail, H., Ismail, MP., Ghani, NA et al. (2021). Obstetrics and Gynaecology Postgraduate Training in Malaysia: Training Curriculum. MERDU, Fakulti Perubatan, UM. - Policy Briefs
  5. Mathew, G., Nor, S., Sumeh, A. S., Delilah, A., Selvaraj, C. S., Kamarudin, M., Hii, L. Y., & Yahya, N. A. (2018). Sabah Obstetrics Shared Care Guidelines (3rd ed.). The Official Portal of Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia. - Policy Paper

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Exploring the Protective Role of Capsaicin Against Estradiol-Induced Endometrial Hyperplasia In Female Rats ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2022 - 2024, Government Agency - Manage by UMCARES
    Rebung 2.0: Smart Navigation Of The Early Cancer Diagnosis Care Pathway Extension Of Rebung Into Kg Cempaka & Seri Setia ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Rebung Multilevel, Integrated Cancer Early Diagnosis Health Literacy Initiative ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2021 - 2022, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    Cancer Multisectoral Collaboration Network In Implementing A Pilot Cancer Early Dectection Community Project To Reduce Breast And Other Cancers Early Diagnosis Barriers In The Urban B40 Group In Taman Medan Pj ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2020 - 2022, Department of O&G grant
    Oral vs intravenous rehydration therapy in the first 12-hours following admission for hyperemesis gravidarum ( Co-Inventor)
  6. 2021 - 2022, no funding
    Maternal Perception and Attitude Towards Vaccination during Covid 19 Pandemic, National University of Malaysia (UKM) ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2022 - 2023, NONE
    International Survey of Childbirth-related Trauma (INTERSECT), City University, UK ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2021 - 2023, Private Funding
    Randomised Control Trial : Oestrogen Vaginal Packing Effect on Decubitus Ulcer in Pelvic Organ Prolapse ( Co-Inventor)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Approach to urinary incontinence, 4TH SEMINAR IN OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY 2023, O&G department, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (National) (28 Feb 2023 - 28 Feb 2023)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Predictors and Outcomes of Mid-Urethral Sling Continence Surgeries for Stress Urinary Incontinence Among Taiwanese Women: What Works Best?, TAIWAN ASSOCIATION OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY SYMPOSIUM, TAOG (International) (10 Mar 2024 - 10 Mar 2024)
  2. TRANSFORMING AUDIT INTO EDUCATIONAL TOOL: A COMPLETED CESAREAN SECTION URGENCY AUDIT CYCLE AND INTRODUCTION TO 'AIM' TECHNIQUE, 25TH MALAYSIAN CONGRESS OF OBSTETRIC & GYNECOLOGY 2017, OBSTETRICAL & GYNECOLOGY OF MALAYSIA (National) (27 Jul 2017 - 30 Jul 2017)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Safety and Outcome of Modified Mc Call Suspension with A-N Technique at the Time of Vaginal Hysterectomy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse, IUGA Annual Meeting 2023, International Urogynecology Association (International) (21 Jun 2023 - 24 Jun 2023)
  2. ENDOMETRIOSIS AND ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT TOWARDS PREGNANCY: CASE SERIES & LITERATURE REVIEW, 27TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE OBSTETRICAL & GYNAECOLOGICAL SOCIETY MALAYSIA, OBSTETRICAL & GYNAECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA (International) (18 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019)
  3. Hodgkin Lymphoma in pregnancy- A Case Report, 26th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia (National) (11 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2019)
  4. Case Report of A Spontaneous Uterine Rupture At Second Trimester From a Placenta Percreta, 26th Regional Congress of the Perinatal Society of Malaysia, Perinatal Society of Malaysia  (National) (11 Apr 2019 - 14 Apr 2019)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Review of The Current Status of Group B Streptococcus Infection in The Reproductive Tract of Late-Pregnancy Women and Its Impact On Pregnancy Outcomes, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Pone-D-23-02361 'Association of Menopausal Status With Body Composition and Anthropometric Indices in Korean Women.', International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2022) External Grant Application : Iuga Research Grant, International, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2021) Mjmhs-2021-0405.R1 Entitled "a Huge Ovarian Tumor Diagnosed as An Epithelial Ovarian Cancer: a Case Report", National, (Reviewer)
  5. (2021) Review: Prevalence and Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in An Indonesian Tertiary Hospital: An Audit of The Urogynecology Outpatient Clinic, International, (Reviewer)
  6. review of the manuscript ID 8859850, Article Type Research Article for Obstetrics and Gynecology International Journal., (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Iuga Publications Committee, International, (Resource Person)
  2. (2023) Visiting Specialist- Elective Urogynaecology Ot Hospital Teluk Intan Hospital, University, (Visiting clinical specialists)
  3. (2021) Coordinator & Invigilator for Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist Examination (Conjoint) Part I, National, (Academic Appointment )
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Assistant Secretory and Scientific Committee for Malaysian Urogynaecology Symposium 2023, National, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2023) Speaker for The Mma Congress 2023 On Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) Event Coordinator and Facilitator for Npmc (O&G) Training of Trainer 2023, National, (Event Coordinator)
  4. (2023) Speaker: Post Graduate Pathway in Obstetrics & Gynecology, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2022) Moderator: Malaysian Urogynaecology Society Regional Urogynaecology Webinar Series 3/2022: Urinary Incontinence, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2022) Trainer/ Facilitator for Training of Trainer (Tot) Untuk Educational & Clinical Supervisor Moh-Moe dan Moh-Mrcog Parallel Pathway Siri 1/2022, National, (Course Facilitator)
  7. (2022) Speaker: Jenis-Jenis Kecederaan Perineum dan Faktor Risikonya, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2022) Course Director: Obstetrics Perineal Trauma Identification & Management @UM, University, (Event Coordinator)
  9. (2022) Training Facilitator: National Postgraduate Medical Curriculum (O&G) Training The Trainers, National, (Course Facilitator)
  10. (2022) Committee Member for Mugs Regional Webinar Series 2022, International, (Event Organiser)
  11. (2022) Course Coordinator: 2022 Part 2 Mog Mock Exam: Intensive Preparatory Course, University, (Event Coordinator)
  12. (2021) Moderator for 9th Urogynaecology Webinar- Bladder Pain Syndrome, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2021) Speaker On Ctg Interpretation for Dr Japaraj's Virtual Housemanship Seminar 2021, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  14. (2021) Speaker for 2nd Seminar in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Wanita Hari Ini: Menopause: Adakah Wanita Bersedia?, University, (Interview)
  2. (2023) Interview On Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Aduan Jiwa (Episod 4 ): Musibah Suami Songsang/ Tv9, University, (Interview)
  3. (2022) Panelist: Webinar Umum Uroginekologi Siri 1/2022: Peranakan Jatuh? Kenali Prolaps Atau Tombong, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2019) -, NABILA ARFAH BINTI MOHD YASSIN
  2. (2019) ORAL REHYDRATION THERAPY VS INTRAVENOUS REHYDRATION THERAPY IN THE FIRST 12-HOUR FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION FOR HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM-A MULTICENTER RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL (ORIV TRIAL), WAN NURUL EZYANI BINTI WAN JABARUDIN
  3. (2019) -, DEBORAH JANCEY JOHN
  4. (2018) -, AISHAH BINTI MOHD
  5. (2018) -, CHEW SHIR LYNN
  6. (2018) -, AISHAH BINTI MOHD
  7. (2017) RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL: LOW DOSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (MACROGOL 4000) VERSUS LACTULOSE IN TREATMENT OF CHRONIC CONSTIPATION IN PREGNANCY, AZYYATI BINTI HASSAN
  8. (2017) FLUID TRIAL IN HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM, KHINE KHINE LWIN
  9. (2016) -, GAYAITHIRI A/P RAMASANDRAN
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Posting (G) Stream (3) Cohort 2018 Posting (F) Stream (1) Cohort 2018

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2022) MSC27300 - Advanced Clinical Training
  2. (2022) MSC27230 - Part I Examination
Bachelor
  1. (2022) MIA 2001 - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme (Ummp)
  2. () MIA 4001 - Practise of Clinical Medicine- Phase 3.2

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Giving Talk On "Women Are Happier When They Get Older: Myth or Fact' in Conjunction With International Women'S Day", (10 Mar 2023 - 10 Mar 2023) (National)
  • Giving Talk At Hospital Cme On 'Everything You Need to Know About Your Bladder', (20 Jan 2023 - 20 Jan 2023) (National)
  • Speaker for Dr Japaraj'S Virtual Housemanship Seminar (2021), (04 Sep 2021 - 05 Sep 2021) (National)
  • Moderator for Women Health Update Series 2021, (23 Jan 2021 - 23 Jan 2021)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD FOR BASIC TEACHING AND LEARNING, Universiti Malaya (15 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019)
  2. ESSENTIALS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, Atas Talian, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (23 Feb 2021 - 24 Feb 2021)
  3. HOW TO RUN ONLINE WEBINAR IN FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Fakulti Perubatan (23 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2021)
CONFERENCE
  1. 27TH MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF O&G (OGSM 2019), Setia Spice Convention Centre, Penang, Malaysia (18 Jul 2019 - 19 Jul 2019)
  2. APAGE REGIONAL CONGRESS 2019: CONTROVERSIES IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERIES, Kk Women?S and Children?S Hospital, Singapore, Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa (24 Jul 2019 - 26 Jul 2019)
  3. INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (IUGA)46TH VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING, Virtual (09 Dec 2021 - 12 Dec 2021)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. 27TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE OBSTETRICAL & GYNAECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MALAYSIA, Setia Spice Convention Centre, Penang (18 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2019)
  2. 1ST SINGHEALTH DUKE-NUS GYNAECOLOGICAL SUMMIT IN CONJUNCTION WITH 8TH APAGE REGIONAL CONGRESS, SINGAPORE, Singapore (25 Jul 2019 - 27 Jul 2019)
  3. NATIONAL GYNAE-ONCOLOGY CONFERENCE 2019 , Intercontinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur (04 Oct 2019 - 06 Oct 2019)
  4. PFIZER INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAM, FACILITATING GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL TRIAL, Paum, University Malaya (12 Nov 2019 - 12 Nov 2019)