A suggestion for elective from Kin Man!

To ALL,

Kin Man, the batch rep of B107 has sent me an e-mail to share with u all about the elective that he and his friends had done for their elective last year. It is about a work camp to be held in Alegria, Cebu (Philippines) in May 10-18. The details of this event is shown below (click to enlarge):

Thanks~~~

VOTE VOTE VOTE!! =)

hi guys~

Pls vote us for our Convo Magazine fund raising~!

1. Go to http://www.facebook.com/paoxiangbkt and LIKE the Page.
2. Then go to http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=168352003210653&id=111820468863807&aid=32583
and LIKE the no 6,12,13,14,16,17 photos, (Total 6)^^

please do us a favour!! it is as easy as to click on your finger tips~Thanks~~~ask as many ppl as u can yea!! =)

Changes to Venue! ♥

1. Changes of Venue for CPK lectures on 21 February 2011

Kindly be informed that there is a change of venue for Clinical Pharmacokinetic lectures (Multiple IV Dosing 1 and 2 and Multiple Extravascular Dosing 1 and 2) on 21 February 2011 from 1.30pm to 6.15pm.

The latest venue is at 4.02 (LT3). The change of venue is due to Orientation for Medical M1/11 students.

2. Changes to Venue for CP1 Workshops

Kindly be informed that there are changes to venues for Clinical Pharmacy I workshops with details as follows:

(a) Critical Appraisal Workshop 1

Group Z: 26 January 2011, 1pm-4pm, 3.01.03 (e-lab 3) (RKV)

Group X: 27 January 2011, 9.15am-12.15pm, 3.01.02 (e-lab 2) (RKV)

Group Y: 27 January 2011, 9.15am-12.15pm, 3.01.03 (e-lab 3) (SSH)

(b) Critical Appraisal Workshop 2

Group Z: 8 February 2011, 9am-12pm, 3.01.02 (e-lab 2) (SKV)

Group X: 9 February 2011, 2pm-5pm, 3.01.04 (e-lab 4) (SSH)

Group Y: 9 February 2011, 3.15pm-6.15pm, 3.01.03 (e-lab 3) (RKV)

(c) Critical Appraisal of A Published Pharmacoeconomic Study

Group Y: 8 March 2011, 2pm-5pm, 3.01.03 (e-lab 3) (SSH)

Group X: 16 March 2011, 2pm-5pm, 3.01.03 (e-lab 3) (SKV)

Group Z: 16 March 2011, 2pm-5pm, 3.01.04 (e-lab 4) (RKV)

Sorry for any inconveniences caused.

Thank you. Happy Chinese New Year to those who are celebrating!!! (:

Sponsorship form for the Convo Magazine! (: ♥♥

Juz to let u guys noe that the sponsorship form is not compulsory... so it is not necessary to force urself to look for 1. because we dont want to trouble every1 to look for 1 as it is difficult to find 1. however, we kindly appreciate if u can try an effort to ask ur parents, relatives or friends whom u r closer with to get sponsorships(advertisement) or donation if possible.

Donation is up to your kind generousity. any amount will do.

advertisement fee is as stated in the letter which every1 received. advertisement design will usually be done by the company itself. the design can be either pass thru u urself or email to us.

*receipt will be issued for any kind of payment.

About the payment

this is to clear up any confusion.

1. Cash

the money can be directly passed to the person-in-charge such as me with the reply form.

2. Cheque

if the cheque is directly passed on to you urself, u can juz hand in or mail the cheque as well as the reply form to us as v will do the bank-in procedures.

3. Bank-in

if the sponsors/donor wish to bank-in to IMU acc, he/she will need to produce the bank-in slip to us n the reply form. the bank-in slip can be email to us @ bp108convomag@gmail.com or send it together with the reply form thru mail whichever is convenient.

the objective of this activity is to reduce the burden of every1 in every aspect eg financial. thx in advance for ur contribution.

lastly, hope every1 hav a wonderful n prosperous chinese new year. =)

- Weelyam -

Update from the Sports Committee!!! ♥♥

Another message from Sports Committee:

Pls take note that the sport event (class event) --- Dodgeball will be held after CNY on 11 Feb 2011 (Friday). The time is in the evening tentatively around 6pm. The venue is at the Futsal Court near the Parking Lot. The Sports Committee has decided to made it COMPULSORY to everyone to participate. (There's NO ESCAPE... WAHAHAHA!!!!!)

As far as I know, we are going to divide into two big group i.e. male and female. However, the further details will be announced in future. We inform u all in advance so that u all can yr time well... (: Dr Kang might come as well. As for the clothing, u all can wear any types of casual (sport) wears.

Hope that we all can enjoy the event by participating and make it as another unforgettable experience to be recorded into the Convocational Magazine!!

P.S. I received some suggestions that wearing red for CNY right, if u all insist then this friday (28 Jan) and next next monday (7 Feb) can wear red colour attire (: Up to u all la, i guess...

Timetable Updates for CPK ♥

Dear students,

Kindly be informed that there are changes to timetable on weeks 6 and 7 affecting the following teaching & learning activities with the latest change as follows:

(a) MSK Workshop

- Group A and B : 14 February 2011 (Monday), 2.00 pm –5.00 pm, 2.07.02 (MPH 5)

- Group C and D : 17 February 2011 (Thursday), 4.00 pm –7.00 pm, 3.06 (SR5)

(b) CPK Lectures : Multiple IV Dosing (1) and (2), Multiple Extravascular Dosing (1) and (2) by Prof Yuen

- 21 February 2011, 1.30 pm –6.15 pm, 4.04 (Dewan Chancellor)

(c) CP1 –Guided Reading

- 21 February 2011, 9.15 am –10.15am, SCL

(d) CC –Drugs in Cancer Chemotherapy –Guided Reading 6

- 21 February 2011, 10.30 am –11.30 am, SCL

Pls kindly check the changes in timetable in the e-learning portal under the Timetable & Notices.

Thank you.

Reminder: Elective!

A reminder from Ms Wong,

For the elective, pls plan yr elective period according to Dr. Gan's schedule from 23 May to 1 July, bcuz the EOS is not confirmed yet as it may be around 17 May that week would be involved. The resit EOS exam is tentatively to be held from 20 June to 25 June.

All dates are STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGES!!

Thanks~~~

An Update from the Sports Committee!!! ♥♥

Another message from You Ming:

Hello, it seem like our class sport event is so silent, no news and updates at all, hmm…Will the sports event be canceled just like that? = ( NO NO of cause not! Pls read the following, hehe…

Hello, here are some updates regarding our class sports event. The event will be delayed to after CNY, either the week after CNY holiday or following next week due to the feedback from all of us =) So far, the rules and regulations, exact dates, training session, venue (99.9% will be green zone a.k.a basketball court) are under discussion of sports committee and we will announce the details once it is done =) and the events still maintain as dodge ball and hand ball.

Ya, the sports event will not be canceled as it is a very good chance for all of us to interact, know each other more and a very rare chance to relax our muscle, mind (after this work, work and more work to come, pengsan lo) and exercise (we as future pharmacists always do advise our patients to exercise more, hmm do we?) (I heard some of u wanna keep fit and to reduce weight one, now's yr chance!)

Hope we all can join this event, either as participant or sport fans (not fun lo, can’t play) haha ^^, enjoy CNY yea! Gong xi gong xi!!!

Announcements ♥♥♥

1. Changes to Time Slots in Weeks 5, 6, 7 and 9 and Workload Sheet

Kindly be informed that there are changes to time slots in Weeks 5, 6, 7 and 9 involving the following Teaching & Learning activities:

1. Clinical Pharmacokinetics : Lectures and Workshops
2. Current Trends in Therapeutics : CAL Assignments (SCL)
3. Toxicology : Project Works (SCL)
4. Cancer Chemotherapy : Practical and SCL sessions
5. Workload sheet

Pls kindly check the changes in timetable in the e-learning portal under the Timetable & Notices.

2. Deadline for Submission of MSK PBL 1 Portfolio

Kindly be informed that the MSK PBL portfolio (hard copy) is to be submitted to AAD latest by Friday, 11 February 2011.

3.) Clinical Pharmacy I Medicines Info II: Workshop

The grouping list for Clinical Pharmacy I Medicines Info II: Workshop on 24/1/2011 (Monday) are available in the e-learning portal under the timetable and notice under grouping folder. Pls seat according to yr group on that day. Mr Imran said pls rest well on Sunday and the PSD topic will be given on that day itself. He said it's not the PSD of PCP type so no need to worries (: We have to bring our lab coat and name tag just like normal OSCE session but for the books to bring, he said the reference books like MIMS, BNF and Lexi-Comp will be provided on that itself. If u want to bring also can la.

Thanks~~~

Announcements ♥

1.) For the online journal that mr shahzad discussed earlier, he said u can use the Ezproxy login under the QuickLink on the left hand side. It'll bring u a page to key in yr username and passwords. Just key in yr full ID: BP08072XXXX; Password is yr librarian password, if u r not unsure about this, pls refer to the librarian. From there, u can assess various journals online like A-to-Z, DeepWeb Federated Search, EBSCO Host (Recommended by (: Mr Benny), Access Pharmacy, Cochrane @ Ovid, Evidence-Based Medicine etc. Some journals can get the full text for free but some cannot. U can ask the librarian to help u search for this as well. I can ask the librarian to help organise a tutorial if u all need la, just let me know ya~~~

2.) The e-PBL for MSK is out already and also the portfolio task (enough tasks oledi oh OMG ><) in the e-learning portal, so pls take part in the discussion on Friday morning 8.30am onwards until next week lo as the attendance is taken during the day if u r active on that day. U can assess from yr house, no worries (:

3.) The grouping list for Clinical Pharmacy I Medicines Info II: Workshop on 24/1/2011 (Monday) are available in the e-learning portal under the timetable and notice under grouping folder. Pls seat according to yr group on that day. Mr Imran said pls rest well on Sunday and the PSD topic will be given on that day itself. He said it's not the PSD of PCP type so no need to worries (: I think we need to bring our lab coat and name tag just like normal OSCE session but for the books to bring, i'll confirm with Mr Imran on Friday. I've checked the module guide for this session:

Medicines information III: Handling telephone queries (PSD –1.5 hr, EBM Report Preparation –8 hrs)

Role-play involving handling telephone enquiries from simulated practitioners, patients or members of the public. The focus is on questioning for clarification, eliciting background information and documentation.

4.) The Clinical Pharmacy I EBM report topics are out in the e-learning portal. (we have five big projects oledi oh OMG ><) However, the details of all these will be announced by the module coordinator of CP1 --- Mr Suraj on Monday evening during the de-briefing session.

Phew sorry for the long announcements~ Thanks and gambateh~~~

Oh and Happy Thaipusam for those who are celebrating! (:

Further Updates on Class Awards ♥

Hi guys!

Greetings from the Editorial Board. (:
Firstly, I would like to say my warmest and heartiest gratitude to everyone that has contributed to the voting awards project yesterday and today. In sum, we have collected about 110+ votes : D Considering our batch is about 125 people, the response is overwelming.

Hugs for everyone!  ♥
Out of the 20 categories that were sent out, we have selected 11 deserving winners! The 9 remaining categories would be voted again due to the closeness of votes of the nominees. Each category has 3 nominees, so you are allowed to pick only one (:


 A link have been created for you to vote via surveymonkey. Click here!
The link would be open from TODAY(19th Jan) 8pm till FRIDAY(29th Jan) 8pm.


SOOO, if you want your friends to win, please remember to vote! The best thing about it is that anyone can vote. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A BP108 to vote! (:


 ♥  ♥  ♥ , your editor.

Shuttle bus service

A message from the SRC:

The shuttle bus service is resumed starting today, 18/1/11 (Tue), for every Tuesday. Please register at SRC office. The bus will leave at 7 p.m. and come back at 9 p.m.

Thanks~~~

CLASS MAGAZINE

Hi all,

The Editorial Board has decided to alter some of the awards for our class based on the responses and suggestions we got from our batchmates.
The final list will be distributed on Wednesday, 9am. The papers would be collected again on the same day, deadline 130pm. (:

Addtition to that, please help us by filling a 9 question questionaire, wouldn't take long, 3 minutes tops!
Here's the link
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RMCSY87

I would make a brief announcement once again as a reminder to all of you tomorrow, and Wednesday, just in case anyone missed this announcement.

Thank you and have a nice day!

Your editor (:

Notice!

1.) CPK: For those whose topic is under Mr Shahzad, every group pls send a representative to meet up with him on this tuesday (18/1/2011) after the CPK workshop (after 5pm) at e-lab 4. He's going to show us how to login to the online journal useful for our project.

2.) A message from Mr Benny: For those who are interested to do Sem 7 research under Mr Benny/Ms Wong, pls pass yr name to me as soon as possible.

Thanks~~~

Class Sport Events!

Another message from You Ming:

Hello BP108-ians, we gonna organise dodge ball and hand ball for our class sports event for this semester! Right now, everything include date of the events, venue of the events, participants and even rules and regulation are under planning as we really demand our batch mates cooperation’s and participations! The following are some brief and rough idea regarding the sports events:

The date of the event most likely will be held by this weekend, either on Friday night, Saturday morning or Saturday night.

Dodge ball event is open for both male and female participants and we really hope that everyone can join this event, ideally males and females can be included to play together (mixed gender team)

Hand ball is open for males only; however, if females are interested, you all are mostly welcome to join as well.

Hopefully as a one of the BP108-ians under big BP108 family, we can show our spirit and cooperation, either participating in these games or attending the sports events to give us support! =)

For further inquiries, you all are free to contact Jun Yan, You Ming, Raymond, Ah Beng, Alex and Faiz… thanks!!!

Class Convocation Magazine

A message from Vanessa regarding the class convocation magazine:

Greetings everyone!

A few of us meet up last Friday regarding our Class Convocation Magazine and selected a committee list to work on this major project.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on where you want to put it, I was elected the Editor of our Class Convo Mag, so you would be hearing from me alot =))))

We will announce the committee list to everyone soon enough. However, we still need more people to help out in our Convocation Magazine, if you are interested, feel free to contact me, Vanessa or Pearle(our Asst Editor) for further details. It would be a 3 semester process where we are trying our best to publish a magazine for everyone to remember by!

So probably, its not soooo busy, so don't worry!

Further announcement on the magazine details will be told after the CNY holidays, but at the moment, we are currently starting our first project which is the "Awards Ceremony Project".

Various awards would be given to selected people in our class, based on their 'contributions'

We will be handing out a piece of paper, where you will have to fill the person's name in the respective columns on the 19th of January 2011. We will be collecting back the papers on the day itself, right after Dr Sentil's 2nd lecture.

Ground rules u guys gotta follow ,

1. A person only can be nominated once. One Award for one person.
2. Deadline for submission is 19th Jan 2011, 130pm. Late entries will not be entertained. (I'm serious, dead serious (: )
3. Winners would be announced after the CNY holidays.

Attached herewith are the list of categories that you guys are voting for :

1. Sleeping King/Queen
2. Class Clown
3. Most Talkative
4. Most Mysterious
5. Sportsman/woman
6. Couple of the Class
7. Most Hugable Person
8. Most Dramatic
9. Most Talented
10. Most Memorable Person
11. Best Leadership Skills
12. Most Likely to Succeed
13. Most Cheerful
14. Most Contagious Laughter
15. Most Fashionable King/Queen
16. Most Outgoing
17. Most 'Semangat' with BP108
18. Most Transformable - relates the person with the most changes in appearance, etc since Semester 1
19. Most Attractive(Male/Female) - Beauty is inside out. U can vote a person who u think is an all-rounder too!

So that's about all! Super in need of your co-operation ! Have a nice day!

Your editor, Vannie

Student Ambassador Recruitment‏

Ever thought of becoming a student ambassador?
If you have, your opportunity is finally here! SSD and Student Ambassadors 2010 will be hosting an event to share with you what being a student ambassador is all about.
It will be held on the 18th of January 2011 from 5.30-6.30pm at SR4

I don’t want to leave you clueless, so here is a sneak preview of what a student ambassador does and the many benefits of signing up as one:
Student Ambassadors (SA) are a group of selected students who represent IMU in various activities, (Both in and out of IMU).
The SA liaise and interact with students, alumni, faculty, staff and even the public.
Our role is also to prepare and assist students in making the transition from the varsity life to a working one.

On top of having an impressive C.V and various other benefits, the student ambassador will receive FULLY PAID training sessions as part of the programme such as leadership camps, personal development, team-building activities and the list goes on.

I certainly hope that I have piqued your interest!
If you would like more information, a fully detailed information sheet is available at SAD.
Just look for Ms Aznah and grab a copy.
I am looking forward to seeing you there!
Until we meet, have a great week and Happy New Year!

Clinical Pharmacy I Workshop

The grouping list for Clinical Pharmacy I Medicines Info II : Workshop on 24/1/2011 (Monday) are available in e-learning portal under the timetable and notice under grouping folder. Pls seat according to yr group on that day.

Thanks~~~

Notice!

1.) The MSK e-PBL will be held over A WEEK starting from 21/1 (Friday)-27/1 (Thursday).

2.) For the research application form for Sem 7, the deadline of submission is by 11 February (Friday) (Week 5) after the CNY holiday. Pls pass up to the usual pigeon hole of BP108.

3.) ELECTIVE: For the elective right, u need to discuss with yr respective tutor first. Once yr tutor have agreed with yr learning issues and sign on the application form, then u pass it to AAD on 11 February. After this, then only u all go to apply to the respective things la. I hope it's clear. If u have any queries, pls refer to Dr Gan.

4.) CTT: For CTT CAL Assignment:Tutor-Tutee Meeting on Thursday (13/1/2011), pls refer to the grouping list (last column), topic and the respective fascilitators for the PBL room (grouping) u belong to in the e-learning portal under the timetable & notices.

5.) For those who are involved with the Convocation Magazine, there will be a meeting on this friday (14/1/2011) after Dr Gan's class. The venue will be held in outside PBL area on 1st floor not MPH 1-3. I hope everyone that has written their name will come la.

Thanks~~~

CPK In-Course Assessment! (Update)

News just in from Dr Low that the CPK In-Course Assessment is an individualised work not a group work. She said can discuss and shared the materials but the report have to be done by everyone. For part II the case study right, it can be the same but not identical -words by words. If u have any queries, pls refer to yr respective lecturers concern.

ELECTIVE: Dr Gan mentioned about the sample letters right, some of u couldn't find it. It's actually under the module guide folder (timetable & notices) in the e-learning portal.

CTT: For CTT CAL Assignment:Tutor-Tutee Meeting on Thursday (13/1/2011), pls refer to the grouping list for the PBL room (grouping) u belong to.

Thanks~~~

Software to Detect Plagiarism!

To all students,

Pls refer to the notice link in timetable & notice under e-learning portal. Check on the PDF of Software to Detect Plagiarism.

Pls take this seriously guys. The consequences is not only getting zero for the project after being caught, disciplinary action will be taken as well.

Thanks~

Notice!

A message from Dr Low,

She recommend the following 2 library books for Clinical Pharmacokinetics modules:

1. Bauer, L. (2001) Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics, McGraw-Hill
2. Jambhekas, S. and Breen P. J. (2009) Basic pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Press.

If u face any problem in CPK, pls go and refer to the respective lecturers concern...

Thanks~~~

Notice!

1.) Dr Sunthil & Mr Shahzad both have uploaded the topic for the CPK in-course assessment already in the e-learning portal under clinical pharmacokinetics module. Pls check it out and refer to yr respective lecturers for any queries.

2.) The toxicology project grouping list is out already in e-learning portal under the timetable and notices, pls do check it out.

3.) Change of Time for Cancer Chemotherapy on 12 January 2011

Kindly be informed that there is a change of time to the following Teaching & Learning activity with details as follows:

TL : Cancer Chemotherapy Group X

Date : Wednesday, 12 January 2011

Time : 2.45 pm–4.45 pm (latest)

Venue : Medical Museum

4.) Elective:

For the verification letter that Dr Gan mentioned in class, she said that that particular group going for attachment to the same place need to write only one letter, and then need to include some personal details like: Mr/Miss So-and-so, IC, IMU Student ID, one person's handphone number. Besides this, they also need to include the person-in-charge for the place as well. Need to include the name, position (e.g. Pengarah Hospital HUKM), the contact number and the full address. All these details in a formal letter and pass to Ms Chee Ling on Monday only. I hope it's clear. Refer to Dr Gan for any queries.

Thanks~~~

Thank you.

OPEN DAY 2011 still needs student helpers!

A message from IMU SRC:

We need student helpers as tour guides and usherers. The payment will be RM15 half day and RM30 per day. Open day will be on the 16 January 2011, Sunday. Tours are scheduled every 30 mins leaving from the MPH.

For anyone who are interested, please e-mail to May Kuan Ming Gal may_kuan@imu.edu.my or imusrc@gmail.com your Name, Course, Batch, IC/passport No, Student ID, Contact No, Food Preference (your lunch to be vege or non-vege) and working hours (half/full day);

OR you can drop by the SRC room and give these details to any of SRC council members.

thanks alot.

Joyce

SRC

CPK In-Course Assessment!

Mr Shahzad will upload the CPK topic for group 18-25 by tmr in the e-learning portal, so pls check out there ya. Any queries for group 18-25, u can refer to him personally. Sorry to say that I couldn't contact with Dr Suthil, so no news from him yet. Pls update me if he said anything.

Dr Ooi has uploaded the toxicology briefing (powerpoint slides) in the e-learning portal as well, but the grouping for each topic will be uploaded soon by Ms Chee Ling..

Thanks for yr attention~~~

Cashier's Office Operations Hour!

Greetings to all,

Kindly be informed that the daily cashier’s office operations will start from 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday with effect from 7th February 2011. The change in operating hours is to enhance productivity and to increase effectiveness of the daily work at Cashier’s Office. It will bring about a balance blend between customer service and back office duties which are the 2 keys roles of the Cashier’s Office.

We thank you for your understanding and we hope for your cooperation in this matter.

Please do not hesitate to contact the following personnel should you need further clarification.

1) Encik Abdul Mukhriz Bin Abdul Rashid -- mukhriz_abdrashid@imu.edu.my -- 03-2731 7514

2) Puan Juliana Binti Yunus -- juliana_yunus@imu.edu.my -- 03-2731 7366

Thank you.

Notices! (3/1/2011)

1.) For those who haven't collect their Semester 5 EOS results (student copy), pls collect from Ms Chee Ling, AAD tomorrow from 3.15pm onwards.

2.) Pls check the latest tutor-tutee list in the e-learning portal under the timetable link.

3.) We can assess to the e-learning portal now and some lecture notes are already been uploaded into the e-learning portal. Some of them are seniors' grouping list, just ignore them.

4.) Log into IMU e-lab Computer: Pls follow the instruction: Type in yr student ID-BP08072XXXX, password: password (they will ask u to change yr password after logging in for the 1st time). As for the server, it's IMU... I hope it's clear...

5.) News just-in that the IT Department is going to top-up the money (RM 8.50) today by this week. No need to worry that it'll be reset so u all can top up to print notes.

6.) No news about the e-PBL yet, so pls be patient. Will announce once it has been told.

7.) Ms Chee Ling is going to upload the toxicology topics for each group into the e-learning portal soon. Will announce once it has been told. Dr Ooi said for the date for the powerpoint presentation (small scale 1) for each group, just refer to the respective facilitators in the timetable, then u can find the date already. I hope it's clear.

8.) For the change in venues, pls refer in the previous post... Thx...

Sorry guys for bombarding so many notices on the first day of school, anyway thanks for yr attention~~~