Curriculum Vitae
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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DERMATOLOGY
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE DERMATOLOGY(UK)(2020), (DERMATOLOGY)Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- AdvM Dermatology,(UKM)(2020), (DERMATOLOGY)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- DIP IN DERMATOLOGY(NUS)(2016), (Dermatology)National University of Singapore
- MRCP(IRELAND)(2015), (Medicine)Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
- MB BCh BAO(IRELAND)(2010), (Medicine, Obstetrics and Surgery)National University of Ireland
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Committee Members11 Oct 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (National)
- Committee Members01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (National)
- Head of Unit03 May 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 (Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine)
- Quality Manager01 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 (University Malaya)
- Coordinator08 Aug 2019 - 07 Aug 2020 (University Malaya)
MEMBERSHIPS
- INTERNATIONAL FELLOW , MEMBERSince 2022 (International)
- EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY INTERNATIONAL FELLOW, MEMBERSince 2022 (International)
- PERSATUAN DERMATOLOGI MALAYSIA, MEMBERSince 2021 (National)
- ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, MEMBERSince 2021 (National)
- DERMATOLOGY SPECIALISATION, MEMBERSince 2021 (National)
- NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTER, MEMBERSince 2018 (National)
- MEMBERSHIP OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF IRELAND, MEMBERSHIP2018 to 2019 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- EXCELLENCE SERVICE AWARDUniversity of Malaya, 2023 (University)
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICEUniversity of Malaya, 2022 (University)
- Imrich-Sarkany Non-European Memorial ScholarshipEuropean Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020 (International)
- Committee member and organising committee for First Regional Conference in Internal Medicine, Academy of Medicine Malaysia and University of Malaya, June 21-23, 2019University Malaya, 2019 (National)
- Committee member and organising committee for Dermatological Society of Malaysia Midterm Meeting 2019, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Surgery Workshop, University of Malaya, 25th April 2019Dermatology Unit, University of Malaya, 2019 (University)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
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Loo, Wai Yang; Tee, Ying Chew; Han, Winn Hui; Faheem, Nik Aimee Azizah; Yong, Shin Shen; Kwan, Zhenli; Pok, Lydia Say Lee; Yahya, Fariz (2024). Predictive factors of psoriatic arthritis in a diverse population with psoriasis, JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH. 52(1). doi:10.1177/03000605231221014
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Kwan, Zhenli; Han, Winn Hui; Yong, Shin Shen; Faheem, Nik Aimee Azizah; Choong, Rebecca Kai Jan; Zainuddin, Sheriza Izwa; Lam, Chee Loong; Tan, Maw Pin; Capelle, David Paul (2023). Dermatological Issues Among Individuals Receiving Palliative Care - A Review, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE. . doi:10.1177/10499091231198752
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Kwan, Zhenli; Baharum, Nurakmal; Yong, Shin Shen; Mohd Affandi, Azura; Johar, Asmah (2022). Sexual difficulties and associated factors among patients with psoriasis in Malaysia: data from the Malaysian Psoriasis registry, PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE. . doi:10.1080/13548506.2020.1831557
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Yong, Shin Shen; Han, Winn Hui; Faheem, Nik Aimee Azizah; Puvan, Nisha; Tan, Leng Leng; Wong, Su-Ming; Kwan, Zhenli (2022). Predictive factors of sun protection behaviour among global airline pilots, PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE. . doi:10.1111/phpp.12787
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Yong, Shin Shen; Robinson, Suganthy; Kwan, Zhenli; Khoo, Ee Ming; Han, Winn Hui; Tan, Leng Leng; Wong, Su-Ming; Tang, Min Moon (2022). Psychological well-being, quality of life and patient satisfaction among adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria in a multi-ethnic Asian population, PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE. . doi:10.1080/13548506.2022.2029914
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Han, W. H., Yong, J. Y., Yong, S. S., Faheem, N. A. A., Toh, Y. F., Chew, M. F., . . . Azwa, I. (2021). Cutaneous manifestations of patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: A retrospective review of a tertiary referral centre with clinicopathological correlation. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 62(3), 286-291. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13580
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Kwan, Z. L., Yong, S. S., Robinson, S. (2020). Analysis of Internet searches using Google Trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South-East Asian populations. Photodermatology Photoimmunology Photomedicine, 36(2), 83-89. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12510
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Yong, S. S., Kwan, Z., Ch'ng, C. C., Yong, A. S. W., Tan, L. L., Han, W. H., . . . Tan, M. P. (2020). Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. Bmc Geriatrics, 20(1), 7. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01610-y
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Yong, S. S., Tan, L. L., Chng, C. C., Yahya, F., Pok, S. L., Chng, P. Y., . . . Kwan, Z. (2020). Personal experience and knowledge about psoriasis reduce misconceptions and discriminatory behavior toward people living with psoriasis in Malaysia. Dermatologica Sinica, 38(1), 35-38. doi: 10.4103/ds.ds_27_19
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Han, W. H., Yong, S. S., Tan, L. L., Toh, Y. F., Chew, M. F., Pailoor, J., Kwan, Z. (2019). Characteristics of skin cancers among adult patients in an urban Malaysian population. Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 60(4), E327-E329. doi:10.1111/ajd.13106
Others
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Loo WY, Tee YC, Pok SL, Hann WH, Faheem NAA, Yong SS, Kwan Z, F Yahya (2023). Predictive Factors of Psoriatic Arthritis in a Diverse Psoriasis Population. Journal of International Medical Research. DOI:10.1177/03000605231221014/
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Kwan, Z., Baharum, N., Yong, S.S., Mohd Affandi, A., & Johar, A. (2020). Sexual difficulties and associated factors among patients with psoriasis in Malaysia: data from the Malaysian Psoriasis registry. Psychology, Health & Medicine. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/13548506.2020.1831557
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Shin Shen Yong, Leng Leng Tan, Chin Chwen Ch ng, Fariz Yahya, Say Lee Pok, Pei Ying Ch ng, Wee Meng Ong, Kelvin Shenq Woei Siew, Irdina Aminuddin, Lay Sim Ong, Audrey Ying Shin Lee, Lina Yusrina Iskandar Zulkarnain, Nurul Hazirah Mohd Hanafiah, Dina Suraya Mustafa Rawther, Jia Jie Chong, Li Sean Saw, Maw Pin Tan, Zhenli Kwan. Personal experience and knowledge about psoriasis reduce misconceptions and discriminatory behavior toward people living with psoriasis in Malaysia. Dermatologica Sinica. 2020; 38(1):35.
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Yong, S.S., Kwan, Z., Ch'ng, C.C., Yong, A.S.W., Tan, L.L., Han, W.H., Kamaruzzaman, S.B., Chin, A.V., & Tan, M.P. (2020). Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in Malaysia. BMC Geriatrics, 20(1), 223.
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Kwan Z, Yong SS, Robinson S. 2.Analysis of Internet searches using Google trends to measure interest in sun protection and skin cancer in selected South East Asian populations. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2019.
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Yong. SS, Tan. LL, Kwan Z. 4. Personal experience and knowledge about psoriasis reduce misconceptions and discriminatory behaviour towards people living with psoriasis in Malaysia. Dermatologica Sinica (in press)
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A rare presentation of central nervous system melioidosis. Open Access Library Journal, 4: e3346 http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1103346
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2018 - 2020, Bantuan Kecil Penyelidikan (BKP)Development of a prototype of a server-based smartphone simulator application for flaps in dermatologic surgery ( Co-Researcher)
- 2021 - 2023, Department of Medicine, University MalayaVitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and serum vitamin D level in hypopigmented mycosis fungoides: A case-control study in Malaysian patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2021 - 2023, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (DOM)Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and serum vitamin D level in hypopigmented mycosis fungoides: A case-control study in Malaysian patients ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2023 - 2023, AMGEN ASIA HOLDING LIMITEDA PHASE 3, RANDOMIZED, 24-WEEK, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED, DOUBLE-BLIND STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY, SAFETY, AND TOLERABILITY OF ROCATINLIMAB (AMG 451) IN COMBINATION WITH TOPICAL CORTICOSTEROIDS AND/OR TOPICAL CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS IN ADULT SUBJECTS WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE ATOPIC DERMATITIS (AD) (ROCKET-SHUTTLE) ( Co-Researcher)
- 2020 - 2022, AbbVie Sdn. Bhd.A Phase 3b, open-label treatment extension study of upadacitinib for the treatment of adult subjects with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who completed treatment in study M16-046. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2018 - 2022, NONEClinical course and histopathology findings in cutaneous graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): A case series of adult patients undergoing hematopoeitic stem cell transplantation ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2019 - 2021, AbbVie Sdn. Bhd.A Phase 3b Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Active Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis ( Co-Researcher)
- 2018 - 2020, NONEQuality of Life, psychology burden, and treatment selection of patients with chronic urticaria in Klang Valley, Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2018 - 2020, NONECutaneous acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) and related dermoscopic changes in patients with skin of colour. ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2018 - 2020, NONERetrospective review of histopathological features of cutaneous manifestations of HIV patients in University of Malaya Medical Centre 2016 2018 ( Consultant)
- 2018 - 2019, NONERetrospective review of skin cancers in UMMC from year 2015 to 2018 ( Consultant)
Private
- 2023 - 2027, Merck Sharp & DohmeA MULTICENTER, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PHASE 2, BASKET STUDY OF MK-4280A, A COFORMULATION OF FAVEZELIMAB (MK-4280) WITH PEMBROLIZUMAB (MK-3475) IN SELECTED SOLID TUMORS ( Co-Researcher)
International
- 2022 - 2024, Novotech Clinical Research (M) Sdn BhdA Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Imsidolimab (ANB019) in the Treatment of Adult Subjects with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2022 - 2024, Novotech Clinical Research (M) Sdn BhdA Phase 3, Long-Term Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Imsidolimab (ANB019) in the Treatment of Adult Subjects with Generalized Pustular Psoriasis ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2019 - 2022, Private FundingProtocol no. M16-011: Phase 3 randomised double-blind study comparing Risankizumab to placebo in active Psoriatic Arthritis patients with a history of inadequate response to at least one DMARD therapy, Independent Assessor, 2019 - 2022, Private Funding, (International) ( Independent Assessor)
- 2019 - 2021, Private FundingProtocol no. M16-046: A Phase 3b Multicentre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Active Controlled Study Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Upadacitinib to Dupilumab in Adult Subjects with Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis. Sub-investigator, 2019-2021, Private Funding, (International) ( Consultant)
- 2020 - 2021, Private FundingA Phase 3b, open-label treatment extension study of upadacitinib for the treatment of adult subjects with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis who completed treatment in Study M16-046, Principal Investigator, 2020 - 2021, Abbvie ( Principal Investigator(PI))
- 2019 - 2020, NONEPredictive factors of sun protection behaviour in global airline pilots ( Principal Investigator(PI))
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Atopic Dermatitis Case Sharing, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia Annual Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (15 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2023)
- Atopic Dermatitis Management: Where do we stand today?, TYPE 2 INFLAMMATION SUMMIT 2023: THE DISEASES AND THE CONNECTIONS, Sanofi Regeneron (National) (21 May 2023 - 21 May 2023)
- Approach to keloid, hypertrophic scars and post-op dyspigmentation, 5th Annual Scientific Meeting, Dermatology Chapter, College of Physicians, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia (National) (29 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2023)
- Managing Post-Op Scarring and Dyspigmentation, Basic Dermatological Surgery Workshop, Dermatology Chapter College of Physicians Malaysia, in collaboration with Dermatological Society of Malaysia (National) (15 Jan 2023 - 15 Dec 2023)
- Understanding Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) and the Management, Respiratory & Allergy Portfolio Training, Novartis (National) (14 Dec 2022 - 14 Dec 2022)
- Understanding Atopic Dermatitis Beyond the Surface of the Skin, Annual Scientific Congress 2022 by College of Physicians Malaysia, College of Physicians Malaysia (National) (02 Dec 2022 - 02 Dec 2022)
- Approach to blistering skin conditions, College of Physicians Medical Webinar, College of Physicians Malaysia (National) (24 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2022)
- Androgenic alopecia. An update of treatment options, Dermatology Chapter Central Scientific Meeting, Academy of Medicine (National) (20 Nov 2022 - 20 Nov 2022)
- Connecting the Experts. Imiquimod: A Gentle Approach to a Sensitive Problem., iNova GP symposium, iNova Phama (National) (12 Nov 2022 - 12 Nov 2022)
- Spoilt for Choices: Updates on Biologics in Psoriasis, Dermatology Summit 2022, ZP Therapeutics (National) (29 Oct 2022 - 29 Oct 2022)
- Where Are We With IL-17 Inhibitors?, Borneo Dermatology Update, Hospital Sarawak  (National) (28 Aug 2022 - 28 Aug 2022)
- Role of Topical Antibiotics in Common Bacterial Skin Infections, Big Pharmacy Group CME by Taisho Pharma, Taisho Pharma (National) (16 Jun 2022 - 16 Jun 2022)
- Managing EGFR TKI-related Adverse Events At Your Fingertip, UMMC respiratory team CME, Boehringer Ingelheim (University) (10 Jun 2022 - 10 Jun 2022)
- Cutaneous Adverse Reactions of Cancer Treatment, Annual Scientific Meeting 2022 in conjunction with Midterm PDM, Dermatology Chapter, Academy of Medicine (National) (29 May 2022 - 29 May 2022)
- The Burden of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria and Current Treatment Guideline., University Malaya Medical Department CME, Department of Medicine (University) (22 Mar 2022 - 22 Mar 2022)
- J&J STAFF OUTREACH, JOHNSON & JOHNSON SOUTHEAST ASIA VIRTUAL SELECT MEDICAL SERIES MULTIPLE MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH 2022, Johnson&Johnson (International) (15 Mar 2022 - 15 Mar 2022)
- Challenges in managing atopic dermatitis in sensitive skin area, Department of Pediatrics Virtual CME, Mylan (University) (18 Feb 2021 - 18 Feb 2021)
- Dermatology Specialisation, Malaysian Medical International Into the Future 2.0, Malaysian Medical International  (National) (20 Dec 2020 - 20 Dec 2020)
- Skin GVHD in Allogenic Stem Cell Bone Marrow Transplant Patients., Wednesday Morning Symposium, University Malaya (University) (16 Oct 2019 - 16 Oct 2019)
ORAL PRESENTER
- Psoriasis Management in Oncology Patients: Challenges and Clinical Pearl, 2nd Psor X Crossing Borders in Psoriatic Disease Management in Southeast Asia , Novartis (International) (25 Oct 2021 - 25 Oct 2021)
- Rashes on my face and fever: Lupus erythematosus, Infective and Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Dermatology Chapter, Academy of Medicine (National) (10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2021)
- The Dupilumab Experience: Atopic Dermatitis& Other Comorbidities, Type 2 Inflammatory Summit, Sanofi Genzyme (International) (23 Jun 2021 - 23 Jun 2021)
- Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma and Erythroderma, Grand round Virtual 3rd ASM/Midterm PDM, Persatuan Dermatology Malaysia (National) (11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2021)
- Predictive factors of sun protection behaviour in global airline pilots, 15th Asia Pacific Environmental Occupational Dermatology Symposium, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (27 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2019)
POSTER PRESENTER
- Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and serum vitamin D level in hypopigmented mycosis fungoides: A case-control study in an Asian population., European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress 2023, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (International) (11 Oct 2023 - 14 Oct 2023)
- Characteristics of patients with psoriasis on biological drugs notified to the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry and assessment of response to treatment. , Regional Congress in Dermatology, Bangkok, February 2020., Dermatology Society of Thailand (International) (25 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020)
- Sexual difficulties and associated factors among adult patients with psoriasis in Malaysia: Data from the Malaysian Psoriasis Registry. , 15th Asia Pacific Environmental Occupational Dermatology Symposium, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (International) (27 Sep 2019 - 30 Dec 2019)
- Personal experience and knowledge about psoriasis reduce misconceptions and discriminatory behaviour towards people living with psoriasis in Malaysia, Department of Medicine Research Day, Faculty of Medicine (University) (10 Oct 2018 - 12 Oct 2018)
- Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study, Malaysia Congress of Geriatric Medicine, Malaysia Society of Geriatric Medicine (National) (02 Aug 2018 - 04 Aug 2018)
- Self-reported generalised pruritus among community-dwelling older adults in the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study , 42nd Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatology Malaysia (National) (24 Aug 2017 - 27 Aug 2017)
PRESENTER
- Clinical Course and Histopathology Findings in Cutaneous GVHD: Case series in adults patients received hematopoeitic stem cell transplantation., Annual Dermatology Conference, Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (National) (27 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2018)
- Basal cell carcinoma , Histopathology conference, Dermatology Department, UKM (National) (23 Jul 2018 - 24 Jul 2018)
ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES
Contribution to external organisation
- (2021) Baricitinib Atopic Dermatitis Advisory Board, National, (Expert Advisor)
- (2021) Managing Psoriasis Today is There a Silver Bullet?, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
- (2023) Basic Dermatological Surgery Workshop, National, (Event Organiser)
- (2021) Say Goodbye to Warts, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) Biologics: Anti-Drug Antibodies (Ada), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) The Importance of Skin Barrier Repair Therapy in Atopic Dermatitis, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) Burden of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (Csu) and Current Treatment Guideline, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) Genetics of Skin Cancer, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
- (2021) Challenges in Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Sensitive Skin Area, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
- (2023) Video Interview for Causes and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis, International, (Interview)
SUPERVISION
Postgraduate Student
Master
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(2020) Dermatology, Nisha Puvanendran
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(2019) Dermatology, Nisha Puvanendran
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(2016) Internal Medicine, Kumara Guru A/L Subramaniam
Under Graduate Students
- (2022) Clinical elective posting
TEACHING
Master
- (2022) MMED - Master of Internal Medicine
- (2021) - - Master of Internal Medicine (Mmed)
Bachelor
- (2021) - - Ummp Stage 3.1
- (2021) UMMP - Examiner of Eop Stage 3.3
- (2021) DIA3012 - Human Diseases (General Medicine)
- (2021) MM01 -
- (2019) 0000 - Ummp 3.2
- (2019) 0000 - Ummp Stage 1
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Organiser and Leader for Setting Up Multiple Myeloma Patient Support Groups., (12 Dec 2023 - 12 Dec 2023) (University)
- International Myeloma Patient Support Group, (13 Oct 2022 - 13 Oct 2022) (International)
- International Myeloma Foundation Patient Support Group, (10 Oct 2021 - 10 Oct 2021) (International)
- Committee Member and Organising Committee for UM Masterclass in Medicine 2020, August 2020., (01 Aug 2020 - 20 Sep 2020)
- Committee Member and Organising Committee for First Regional Conference in Internal Medicine, Academy of Medicine Malaysia and University of Malaya, June 21-23, 2019, (21 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019)
- Committee Member for Pre-Pdm Midterm Meeting Dermatological Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery Workshop, (25 Apr 2019 - 25 Apr 2019)
- Committee Member and Organising Committee for Abc Paediatrics Dermatology Course, (25 Apr 2018 - 25 Apr 2018)
- Skin Cancer Course, to Increase The Knowledge in Clinical Presentation of Skin Cancers, (08 Nov 2017 - 08 Nov 2017)
- World Psoriasis Day, to Increase The Awareness of Psoriasis, (29 Oct 2017 - 03 Nov 2017)
- Lean Project, to Improve The Administrative Workflow in The Hospital, in Hospital Sultan Ismail, (01 Dec 2015 - 28 Jan 2017)
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal / External Course
CONFERENCE
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN DERMATOLOGY 2020, Bangkok (23 Feb 2020 - 29 Feb 2020)
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EUROPEAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY, Milan, Italy (06 Sep 2022 - 11 Sep 2022)
EXTERNAL COURSE
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PFIZER INVESTIGATOR TRAINING PROGRAMME, Kuala Lumpur (12 Nov 2019 - 12 Nov 2019)