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News Beep @[email protected] · 2026-09-06 · 10:40 UTC

Nearly 1,400 doctors left Israel in three year period

In the last three years, about 1,370 doctors left Israel for at least 12 months, a Tel Aviv…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/720790/

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Healthcare Tech Robot @[email protected] · 2026-09-05 · 20:38 UTC

DATE: August 13, 2026 at 04:30AM
SOURCE: STAT HEALTH TECH

TITLE: STAT+: What patients actually think about ‘minimally invasive’ brain implants

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

Scroll through the flashy websites of neurotechnology startups and a phrase repeats again and again: “minimally invasive.”

“The term is fuzzy, problematic,” said Anna Wexler, a medical ethics and health policy professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Is it physical invasiveness? We’re not sure, it’s a fraught term.”

The fuzziness hasn’t stopped most brain-computer interface startups from deploying it in a bid to differentiate their devices from others in development. Synchron, Motif Neurotech, Precision Neuroscience, and Merge Labs all use it liberally. Journalists sometimes repeat the spin.

Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

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Healthcare Tech Robot @[email protected] · 2026-09-05 · 20:38 UTC

DATE: August 13, 2026 at 04:30AM
SOURCE: STAT HEALTH TECH

TITLE: STAT+: What patients actually think about ‘minimally invasive’ brain implants

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

Scroll through the flashy websites of neurotechnology startups and a phrase repeats again and again: “minimally invasive.”

“The term is fuzzy, problematic,” said Anna Wexler, a medical ethics and health policy professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Is it physical invasiveness? We’re not sure, it’s a fraught term.”

The fuzziness hasn’t stopped most brain-computer interface startups from deploying it in a bid to differentiate their devices from others in development. Synchron, Motif Neurotech, Precision Neuroscience, and Merge Labs all use it liberally. Journalists sometimes repeat the spin.

Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

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Healthcare Tech Robot @[email protected] · 2026-09-05 · 20:38 UTC

DATE: August 13, 2026 at 04:30AM
SOURCE: STAT HEALTH TECH

TITLE: STAT+: What patients actually think about ‘minimally invasive’ brain implants

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

Scroll through the flashy websites of neurotechnology startups and a phrase repeats again and again: “minimally invasive.”

“The term is fuzzy, problematic,” said Anna Wexler, a medical ethics and health policy professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Is it physical invasiveness? We’re not sure, it’s a fraught term.”

The fuzziness hasn’t stopped most brain-computer interface startups from deploying it in a bid to differentiate their devices from others in development. Synchron, Motif Neurotech, Precision Neuroscience, and Merge Labs all use it liberally. Journalists sometimes repeat the spin.

Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

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Healthcare Tech Robot @[email protected] · 2026-09-05 · 20:38 UTC

DATE: August 13, 2026 at 04:30AM
SOURCE: STAT HEALTH TECH

TITLE: STAT+: What patients actually think about ‘minimally invasive’ brain implants

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

Scroll through the flashy websites of neurotechnology startups and a phrase repeats again and again: “minimally invasive.”

“The term is fuzzy, problematic,” said Anna Wexler, a medical ethics and health policy professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Is it physical invasiveness? We’re not sure, it’s a fraught term.”

The fuzziness hasn’t stopped most brain-computer interface startups from deploying it in a bid to differentiate their devices from others in development. Synchron, Motif Neurotech, Precision Neuroscience, and Merge Labs all use it liberally. Journalists sometimes repeat the spin.

Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

URL: https://www.statnews.com/2026/08/13/patient-perspectives-on-brain-implants-for-depression/?utm_campaign=rss

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Denmark @[email protected] · 2026-09-05 · 13:21 UTC

https://www.europesays.com/dk/160146/ Amsterdam Dr. shooting leaves one dead #2400 #Amsterdam #AmsterdamDrive #AUGUSTA #Doctor'sHospital #friday #Ga #Inc #JohnLScarboro #MarkBowen #Netherlands #NexstarMedia #RichmondCounty #September4th #WJBF

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RedPacket Security @[email protected] · 2026-09-05 · 00:09 UTC

CVE Alert: CVE-2026-85402 - code-projects - Doctor Appointment System - https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/cve-alert-cve-2026-85402-code-projects-doctor-appointment-system/

#OSINT #ThreatIntel #CyberSecurity #cve-2026-85402 #code-projects #doctor-appointment-system

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Ireland @[email protected] · 2026-08-31 · 14:50 UTC

https://www.europesays.com/ie/665312/ Anticoagulation lowers subclinical leaflet thrombosis after TAVI procedure #Anticoagulant #aspirin #bleeding #blood #doctor #Éire #Health #Heart #IE #imaging #Ireland #oral #therapy #Thrombosis #VitaminK

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United States News Beep @[email protected] · 2026-08-24 · 08:20 UTC

Doctors describe Gaza healthcare crisis at Charleston panel

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — Five doctors who recently returned from medical missions in Gaza shared their experiences with…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/us/823995/

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Andy @[email protected] · 2026-08-19 · 00:15 UTC

#Death #NDE #SamParnia #Study #Studies #Medicine #NearDeath #Medical #NearDeathStudies #Research #Medicine #Health #Doctor #Life #Consciousness #Brain #Living #Resuscitation #Aware #Aware2 AWARE and AWARE II brought NDE’s from the fringe into mainstream science, and whenever Sam Parnia speaks we definitely need to listen…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_18UdG4STHA&pp=ygUQUmV0aGlua2luZyBEZWF0aA%3D%3D&ra=m

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PSiReN-X :verified_flashing: @[email protected] · 2026-06-02 · 10:13 UTC

#NotNews24 | #UnbreaklingMidMorningBiscuitNotNews; #IT's #DefinitelyNotNews... #TheOppositeOfNews and #SomeWeather...

#IT's #QuiteCloudy... #InTheCloud; there has been #SomeRain... #RainbowsToFollow...

#Meanwhile #Fakebook's #AIChatBot has #Failed in #IT's #Attempt to #Hack #MyInstagramAccount; #Because, #IT #DoesNotExist... #NeverUsedIT...

#Quote: "I'm a #Doctor; #NotAnInstagramInfluencer..."

You'll be #ThrilledWithIndifference #ToLearn that #SpaceKarenX's #KiddiePornGeneratingAI has #AlsoFailed to #Hack #MyTwitterMigration; #Because, #NoOneCares... #NotEven #RedBeanBear who is #StillRed...

#StillADoctor and #StillNot an #InstagramInfluencer...

#MissionAccomplished

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#EuropeanServer #BeingEuropean #SomewhatDigital #MostlyNonBinaryWorld #HappyAnotherPrideMonth #NoAgeVerificationRequired #NoALTText

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getmisch @[email protected] · 2026-04-22 · 20:54 UTC

"Had #Bhattacharya truly been silenced, nobody would know him."
"Though he never showed sympathy for #COVID’s victims, he produced an overwhelming amount of self-pitying material, bemoaning the fate of his #SocialMedia content. He even took [his] case to the #SupremeCourt [but] lost."
...GUESS WHO SILENCED the study proving (again) that COVID #vaccines work? Same guy.
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https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/censorjay/

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Kindle Daily Deals @[email protected] · 2026-04-16 · 17:43 UTC

The Touch Of Fire "She had been in Denver less than a month when a letter arrived, regretfully relaying the news that her father had passed away" Sale: $10.99 to $1.99 by Linda Howard Rating: 4.4/5 (1,899 Reviews) #Romance #Historical #Western #Outlaw #Doctor #Adventure #Love #Suspense #BookSky

The Touch Of Fire

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The Mexican Horse Thief @[email protected] · 2026-04-07 · 13:20 UTC

Anton & Glenn

What a pair of characters! Glenn was just a pretty weird guy in general, clever . He lived on the second floor of my building. Anton, in the wheelchair is a book all by himself. His leg. That is just one story and here is how it happened. Anton is an alcoholic, what he did before he lost the leg for a living I don’t know, but when first saw him, he was on the corner by the robots begging. He would make enough money and then off to the Bottle Store. He did have a room to sleep in. I got […]

https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/anton-glenn/

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The Mexican Horse Thief @[email protected] · 2026-04-04 · 15:45 UTC

Rand Clinic 1986/7

The Rand Clinic 1986/7 Rolled a car, upside down and flipped over type of jol. Car totalled, boss unhappy, but it was not my fault that time! Anyway. My face had a few cuts as did my arms, and my left hand had a broken knuckle. I did not like doctors then already, as they were still trying to kill my mom with their drugs. They got it right about a years later…. Anyway, patched myself up, no problem. Or so I thought. My Pinkie knuckle healed wrong and the finger could not bend. Ok. […]

https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/04/04/rand-clinic-1986-7/

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Dr. Alexandria Brangwin🇦🇺 @[email protected] · 2026-04-04 · 01:20 UTC

#Doctor #Vampire #Disguise https://www.deviantart.com/alexandriabrangwin/art/I-ll-need-to-draw-some-blood-1317446798

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The Mexican Horse Thief @[email protected] · 2026-03-23 · 11:39 UTC

Our Drugged up Society

How the hell did we get here? Working on two philosophies to see how we got here. First is not looking where you fell, but where you slipped. Funny enough this led straight to the second philosophy, find the source. For this particular slip we need look no further than: Psychiatry . These “doctors” are on the forefront of our legal drug dealer trade, i.e. The Medical Profession. While at the moment everyone seems to be on about Big Pharma, let’s take a look at this branch of the […]

https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/our-drugged-up-society/

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The Mexican Horse Thief @[email protected] · 2026-03-23 · 07:35 UTC

HOW TO TELL…..

HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE SOUTH AFRICAN …. You call a bathing suit a “swimming costume” or a “cozzie”. You call a traffic light a “robot”. You call a sandwich a ‘sarmie’ You call an elevator a “lift” – but asking for a ‘lift’ doesn’t mean you want an elevator – you actually want a “ride” You call a car hood a “bonnet” You call a car trunk a “boot” You call a pickup truck a “bakkie” “Van” isn’t a vehicle – he’s the butt of some […]

https://waynebisset.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/how-to-tell-if-youre-a-south-african/

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War and Peas – Funny Comics – Funny Webcomic [Unofficial] @[email protected] · 2026-02-15 · 11:57 UTC

Vision Test

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The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] · 2026-01-15 · 01:00 UTC

My New Year’s Eve – 2025

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31st December 2025. I was NOT oncall.

It was a Wednesday and it was a normal working day. Hence, at 7:45am, I left to work as usual and was there by 8am. It was the New Year’s Eve. I thought that maybe, just maybe, there would be less patients in the clinic.

The day started off smoothly. Surprisingly, there were many patients who came for their follow up followed by additional patients (the defaulters and walk-ins) but it was manageable. We went about our day, seeing each patient and when lunch time came, we went for our lunch break.

At 2pm, we went about our work, seeing patients as usual and I was taking my time with each patient. The patient load in the afternoon shift was lower compared to the morning shift and both my colleagues were done with their patient load.

Suddenly, a staff nurse barged into my room saying that there is a massive accident that just occurred nearby, 2 patients were already brought in and 2 more were on their way. They called in all available doctors (which were only the three of us) to help out.

I told my colleagues to head out and help out first while I rushed through the consultation of my final patient. After that, I rushed to the tiny Emergency Room of the clinic. My colleague who was oncall on that day was already attending to a child. I went over to the other patient, an old lady and did my primary survey and fast scan.

She was desaturating badly under room air and needed oxygen support. She had an open skull fracture, multiple abrasion and laceration wounds over her face, upper and lower limbs as well as rib fractures and on top of that, her left leg appears shortened and she has a closed fracture over her right lower limb.

I didn’t think that we should proceed with an x-ray at our clinic even if we had the facility at that time, the best would be to send them straight away to the hospital because she could deteriorate further any time. Thankfully, her GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale) was full.

I was focused on my patient, stabilising while referring her to the specialists of various specialities as well as the emergency physician that when I finally got ready to transfer her out that I noticed the child that my other colleague was attending to. The child’s right arm was crushed and the distal limb of his right arm was pale and his right lung was obvious till mid-chest.

Just how in the world is he still awake? The poor child was crying out in pain…

Judging by the state of his and my patient’s injuries, it was definitely high impact.

The story was, the whole family were travelling back from Miri to Kuching. Both the parents were sitting in front and the father was driving whilst the two children and their grandmother were sitting at the back.

The father claimed that he was not speeding but as he was about to make a u-turn at a junction, he claimed to have hit the curb and the car turned many times into the other lane before finally stopping and the grandmother and one of the child were thrown out of the car.

It sounded like a very high impact collision. Thankfully, the parents and the other child were well and unscathed.

We had to transfer both patients in two separate ambulances to the Red Zone of the Emergency Department at Hospital Bintulu as one ambulance could only transport one patient at a time.

Upon arriving, I met my colleague and friend at the Red Zone of the hospital. After we have handed over to the medical officers and specialist in the Emergency Department, we headed back together. However, upon reaching back, there was another patient who came in who was extremely tachypnoiec.

Oh, here we go again… Another Red Zone referral…

We stabilised the patient and referred her to hospital again. The clock was already showing 10pm when we left. The journey to the hospital takes about 45 minutes to an hour for each journey and the both of us have yet to have our dinner. This time, I choose to accompany her for the referral, mainly for emotional support and also in hopes of stopping by McDonald’s to get a takeout.

Yes, we did stop by McDonalds after sending the patient safely to the hospital and yes, we used the ambulance and went through drive-through.

By the time we left, it was already 11pm. The journey takes around 45 minutes to an hour and it was raining heavily. At this point, I was wondering if we would end up celebrating New Year’s in the ambulance.

Me and my friend ate in the ambulance on the way back while we joked and exchange oncall stories. Thankfully, we reached a little before midnight. The day was completely unexpected, not to mention tiring but it was nice to have spent it with a friend.

It’s still the beginning of 2026, so if I’m not too late, Happy New Year!

If you are travelling anytime soon or in the future, do drive safely, stay within speed limits especially if it is raining. Remember to get your car and tyres checked before any long distance journey and NEVER drive under the influence.

Stay safe always!

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The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] · 2026-01-14 · 01:00 UTC

12 Hours Shift – Counting Down My Hours Each Time At Work

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How do you waste the most time every day?

At the time of writing this article, which was back in June 2025, I was going through my 6th Rotation of my Housemanship which is in the Department of Emergency and Trauma. As a House Officer in the Emergency Department, we go by the 12-hours shift.

This meant, our shift is from:

AM Shift: 7am till 7pm
PM Shift: 10am till 10pm
Night Shift: 10pm till 10am

In this department, they are strict in regards to adhering to a minimum of 60 hours per week in total. Thus, in a week, our schedule is as follows;

A total of at least 4 daytime shifts (AM or PM Shifts)
One night shift
One off day

That is provided one has off-tagged of course.

Perhaps, it is the “last paper syndrome” that I was experiencing being in the 6th and final rotation, I would be counting down my hours each day at work. Thus, upon arrival at work, I would start my “12-hours countdown“ on my phone.

On slow days, I made it a point to go to toilet every hour, technically my so-called “hourly break” whereas on busy days, the toilet break is the only time I could take a break. This is followed by ensuring I have at least one meal per day during my shift.

Otherwise, the schedule in the emergency department is relatively better as compared to my previous rotations. Nevertheless, the tiredness is still there.

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The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] · 2026-01-13 · 01:00 UTC

Lazy Days As A Medical Officer

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Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

While I’m at work, I’d be looking forward to returning home or towards my off day. In contrary, while I’m at home or on my off day, I’d be thinking about returning to work.

Do you feel the same way?

Previously, as a House Officer, I’m used to the “one off day per week”. Whereas, as a Medical Officer, weekends and public holidays are granted off days, except if you’re well… oncall and that depends on your current department as well as some departments require you to put in a half day shift during weekends or public holidays.

I’d say for me, considering I live alone and I don’t even own a car here in Sarawak, I’m pretty much lazy and unproductive to the point I get restless sometimes.

That’s counter productive as rest days are meant to make you feel… rested, right?

Thus, on my off days, since I’m an early riser, I try not to disturb my circadian rhythm by getting up at the same time as usual every morning, partly because I forgot to off the alarm or somehow, my body clock just wakes me up every time.

To feel so-called “productive”, I’d do some studying with my morning coffee till I well, lose my focus, then I start wondering about lunch and start cooking, handwash my clothes because I’m too lazy to walk downstairs with a bag of clothes and finally doze off for my afternoon nap.

I’d then wake up in the evening to have dinner and pack my essentials and bag for work the following day before finally, retiring to bed early.

I really need to be more productive during my off days.

Even me writing this just sounds too depressing.

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The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] · 2026-01-12 · 01:00 UTC

Reflection: 2 Months As A Floating Medical Officer

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At the time of writing this article, I’m on leave which I took from the 1st of October till 15th of October, which my Head of Department (HOD) was more than kind enough to allow.

I needed the break, perhaps it was an adjustment disorder on my side but I was struggling. Physically, I caught up, I showed up and I was there but mentally, I felt left behind and lost and on most days, I was low.

Perhaps, it was out of tiredness as I have just recently off-tagged and in combination with my low mood, I felt demotivated and in general, felt that I have lost my love for medicine. I decided then that clinical life in the hospital was not for me. True, we were lacking doctors in various departments and hospitals in general across Malaysia. However, during that time, even if there enough manpower, I don’t think I would still want to continue.

I tried looking on the bright side, tiny things as well as the positive aspects of things to help me to get through the day.

Firstly, I’m thankful to be in a subspeciality department instead of the bigger and more hectic departments, I think I would have broken down within the first week itself. Secondly, I was in the department with the sweetest and kindest bosses who were more than happy to teach or lend a helping hand when needed. We are small in number, yes. But it felt like being part of a family.

I was happy, the environment was good, kind and non-toxic. However, mentally, I knew that this is not my place.

This further saddens me as I have always looked forward to being part of this lovely department. Yet, I knew, it’s just a matter of time before I slip and broke down. My body knew that I wouldn’t last long here nor do I foresee myself handling the complex and complicated cases here. If my interest is not here, how would I even make it through to specialise?

Amidst the business and my mind and body trying to keep up with the steep learning curve place before me, I was unable to view my options or to consider other departments.

I was just done in general and sadly, I wouldn’t be able to fulfil my quote in my medical school yearbook, I feel myself losing my will every single day nor do I find the strength within myself to serve.

Sadly,“sometimes what we like is not necessarily what is suited for us”, a fellow colleague told me and that hit me hard. I had no interest in other departments either or practicing in general at that point. All I could think of at that point was to quit and to hand in my resignation letter. After all, I have successfully completed my 2 years of internship / housemanship training. I can still locum if I wanted to. But of course, I didn’t enjoy it either. All I was ever passionate of was to teach. Thus, I considered changing my field and entering university as a lecturer did not sound appealing either as I did not like research at all.

Thus, after much contemplation, I approached my Head of Department (HOD) to validate my 30-day-resignation letter. My HOD is another kind soul who enquired to know what prompted me to come to such a decision. She signed my papers but advised me to consider changing departments instead of quitting.

However, at that time and at that current state of mind, I was fixed on my decision. Hence, the following week on a Monday, I submitted my 30-Days-Notice of Resignation, only to have it retracted the following day. Although I have handed in my 30-Days-Notice, a part of me felt a tinge of regret and sadness. Somehow, some part of me did not want to leave but I could not see any way out of this virtual box that I appear to be caged in.

My colleague and my parents played an important role in my decision to retract my resignation. Instead, despite my limited amount of leaves left for the rest of the year, I chose to take some time of work. Perhaps it was due to tiredness that contributed to my rash and impulsive decision.

On the 1st of October 2025, I took the first flight out and then throughout my leaves, I locummed at several General Practitioners. Remember when I said that I did not like locum either? This time, I decided to give it a second try and to keep an open mind.

The first GP I locummed at was a rather chill one with only 3 cases being seen throughout the whole day. The subsequent GPs were hectic and had multiple procedures, literally from the beginning of my shift till the end. In all of those times, I was the only doctor in the clinic. In my previous experiences, I have locummed at clinics which had 2-3 resident doctors.

Honestly, I don’t know how I managed to pull it off. Despite the hecticness and the patient load, I found myself looking forward to return and I enjoyed talking, listening and consulting the patients. It was fun. Slowly, I found myself enjoying and falling back in love with medicine and practicing medicine and thinking on how I could improve myself to serve better.

Then, I realised, perhaps venturing into family medicine might not be such a bad thing. True, there is abundant of family medicine doctors now and lack of doctors practicing in the hospital but that doesn’t mean that they are still not needed. Sadly, as much as I want to force myself to carry on and stay practicing in the hospital, I knew that it is not meant for me in the long haul or for me to last for even a year.

The opportunity to specialise is there but how can I continue if I can’t even see myself as one, or even have the inspiration?

Suddenly, the plan and my pathway seems clearer and I’m more than ecstatic to embark on my next journey. It was definitely the rest that I needed. To think and to reflect. If I were to stick to this journey, how can I do so for the long haul and at the same time, enjoy it?

I hope that in months or years to come, the decision to stay is the right choice. Perhaps, I still need time to discover my interest in this vast field. At times, I wish that it can be simple and that I would know what or which department I’m fitted to or destined to specialise in.

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The Theoretical Doctor @[email protected] · 2026-01-07 · 01:00 UTC

My First Day As A Medical Officer In KKM

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Housemanship or Internship for Doctors in Malaysia lasts for a duration of 2 years, upon completion of our medical school journey.

For some, they began shortly upon graduation whilst for others, they took a gap year.

I submitted my application to pursue my internship in the Ministry of Health, Malaysia (Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, KKM) shortly after my graduation but did not actually begin till 6 months later in 2023. Two years later, thankfully, I’ve completed and fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and possess a valid Annual Practicing Certificate (APC).

Post housemanship, I went on a 3-weeks-break and on the 21st of August 2025, I reported for duty as a Medical Officer.

Upon my completion of housemanship, one would have to go through a “floating period” of maximum 6 months prior to receiving their placement in whichever department, hospital or state of choice. Usually, the floating period occurs in the same hospital that one had completed their housemanship or internship in.

Thankfully, I was offered to float in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. However, I was diving into the world of Surgery with no experience or knowledge in basic suturing.

During my first day, I reported for duty at the Hospital Director’s Office to receive my “floating” placement letter, checked my remaining leaves and proceeded to Burn Ward of Sarawak General Hospital.

The Burn Ward.

I’ve had good memories previously as a House Officer here and I was beyond ecstatic as well as relieved to be accepted into this department which is filled with understanding and helpful bosses.

I was then given orientation by one of the medical officers, clerked a burn patient that was just admitted and spent most of my time accompanying a fellow friend who thankfully is in the same department. Considering it was my first day and a rather slow one, I was able to return home at 5pm.

There’s just so much more that I have yet to learn. Hopefully, I’ll have both the mental and physical strength to push through.

Thankfully, the environment is one that is filled with love and encouragement.

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