Posts Tagged ‘acms

08
Apr
12

DREAMERS OF DREAMS

It goes without saying that every educator should provide proper motivation, frequently try his very best to spark inspiration and constantly encourage and fuel his students’ aspirations. As someone who delivers the lectures inside the classroom for almost eight years now, I consider it as a priceless blessing whenever tables are turned. Moments are incredibly remarkable when students become the teacher’s motivation, inspiration and encouragement.

Early last month, after I conducted a lecture with our students in the Bridging Course-Ireland (they’re all  SCHOLARS of Malaysian government who will continue studying Medicine in either Cork or Galway in Ireland starting this SEPTEMBER 2012. They’ll be the second batch whom I handled in classes to be in Europe soon. The other batch have been enjoying Ireland and Spring break in Paris already!), I asked them if they want to be photographed and if it’s OK for them if their photos shall be posted on this blog. Surprisingly, I heard a loud cheer, I saw smiling eyes and a look of excitement on their faces. I asked the same query to my 3 students of Basic Molecular and Cellular Biology-class who are equally intelligent and diligent on their studies, Diploma of Medical Sciences (yes, they’re only 3 but they’re a class), they also positively replied. If you must know, at present, I also teach Basic Pathology (6 students in a class) and Physiology (27 students) to different intakes/batches of students of DMS (who are not in photos; we’ll probably have unofficial class picture taking at the middle or end of their semester if and when they want to). 

Enjoy the photos and let their smiles and happy faces remind all of us to always dream and dream big!

“No dreamer is ever is too small, no dream is ever too big.”  -anonymous

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*For readers out there who want to study or knows someone who wants to pursue Medicine (AUCMS runs 5 Medicine Curricula with twinning programs abroad!), Allied Health Courses like Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health, Foundation in PreMedical Studies, Healthcare Management, kindly check out the website of AUCMS (Allianze University-College of Medical Sciences) HERE! and read my former blog post HERE! Thank you! Maraming Salamat po or as they say here in Malaysia, Terima Kasih! ;)

26
Feb
11

BIRTHDAYS ARE MADE OF THESE

You know there’s a birthday party when there are…

Balloons…

Party hats…

Gifts…

Cakes…

And more cakes…

Venue dressed to the nines…

The Guests…

And of course, the celebrators!

25 February 2011, Friday, Waziria Medical Square, Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia.   A few months ago, the institution that we’re working at came up with an idea to gather its community at the end of each month, outside its classrooms, conference halls without any lectures and meetings and office works but to party for our colleagues who were born on each specific month.  

It was the very first time for the Faculty of Medicine to sponsor and host (I was one of the emcees) this monthly birthday celebration.  With only less than a week to plan, we prepared almost everything, rolled up our sleeves, did multitasking even the blowing of balloons for the love of  our jobs.  *bow!* :D

                                         What made this birthday party extraordinary?

How often would you see medical doctors who are educators as well from different countries unite in blowing of balloons? hehehe…

(from L-R) Dr. Mila from Myanmar, Dr. Vivian from the Philippines and Dr. Phoo also from Myanmar

How many companies celebrate their employees’ natal day all at the same time?  How many times have you spent your birthday in a foreign ground with celebrators from various walks of life, cultures, religions and colors?  How frequent can you experience a potluck party of food from different nationalities? (oops, that reminds me I forgot to capture the spread at the buffet table!)  Occasion with elements such as these doesn’t happen even on a yearly basis.

I must admit, I enjoyed it! :D

:D What’s your most memorable birthday celebration?

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PS : Of course, nothing beats special occasions spent with your family and loved ones. :D

16
Nov
10

DAYS IN THE CLOUDS

Last month, we temporarily left our work desks, classrooms and conference rooms as we attended to our medical university-college’s annual Strategic Meeting…

The venue was impressive; we spent 3D2N at The Regency, Jerai Hill Resort on top of the hills of Gunung Jerai in Penang.

We’re literally cloud-kissed when we’re there; ang ginaw all through out our stay and we heard that the climate is consistent all through out the year.

We’re assigned to different villas, around 3 – 4 per room.  I was with 3 other Pinoy colleagues.

Just like our very own Summer Capital, Baguio City, “no-air-conditioning” needed here…

The rooms were equipped with essentials we need; however our toilet’s water heater failed 2x, one of us had to report it to the concierge; it was fixed immediately.

Team building games, bonding activities, motivational talks lorded our first day…

No, I didn’t sing or did an intermission number, ha ha! :D   I just helped out people of our Library department present our collective suggestions and recommendations…

Dinner time …

The buffet spread had nothing to rave about.  To be honest, it made me missed more the hotel dishes back home…Nonetheless, tummies were filled and warmed after a long and tiring day and hey, I’m not complaining for it’s free! :)

There were singing, dancing for two nights every after dinner. No colors, races, religions kept us away from enjoying those nights.

My Filipino colleagues family in Penang : Doctors All! So proud to be working with all of these brilliant medical educators.

Admittedly, the entire activity was so tiring exhausting but I honestly appreciate the efforts (and the massive expenses!) of the company just to seek improvements not only on individual’s work performances but more so in bringing all of us together to gear toward its common goals and vision.

On a lighter note, I brought home 2 prizes, a nice rice cooker with steamer and a 30cm-Meyer non-stick frying cookware from being awarded 2x as one those staffs who had early accomplished the form of “getting to know my colleagues” (we’re instructed to interact and get the names, age, bday, birthplace, marital status, # of kids and hobbies from each other–and attendees were close to 180+!)  :D

02
Nov
10

BEING ONE OF ACMS’ MEDUCATIONISTS

 

It has been one of my goals to continue to seek personal and professional growth.  And being one of the ACMS’ Meducationists who aspire to be the best in the world in 2015 in many fields beyond medical education, that dream has been more than promising.

ALLIANZE COLLEGE of MEDICAL SCIENCES  (ACMS)‘  M E D U C A T I O N I S T S :

“A synergy of three important elements… medicine, education and professionalism.  A meducationist teaches and guides its students to reach a higher level of medical discovery, to adopt attitudes worthy of a new medical science generation.”

Who would not take pride in working and growing with an institution where passion and excellence thrive harmoniously?

“Our teaching staff are trained practitioners recruited from renowned medical and training institutions globally.  We have the best brains in our advisory council. Currently, we have lecturers from India, Pakistan, Myanmar, The Philippines, and Britain.” ~Dato’ Dr. Zainuddin Wazir, ACMS’ executive chairman and a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon via New Strait Times, Saturday July 24, 2010, p27.

Other than establishing remarkable international medical and educational facilities, ACMS gives utmost importance to its community by giving back and providing aid in a caring and generous way.

“Our approach to education is to work “from rural to urban” which is why we started off in a small town before expanding to big cities around the country and eventually making our presence felt on the global front.

We want to improve the quality of life of the village folk by giving their children the opportunity to change their economic status.

Community services are also a vital component of our curricula in creating awareness amongst students that good communication with society is equally important.”

~Dato’ Dr. Zainuddin Wazir, ACMS’ executive chairman and a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon via StarSpecial, Thursday September 16, 2010

ACMS is ready to conquer the world and I with the rest of my Filipino colleagues who join hands with multi-diversed staff are just as proud and excited to be part of it.

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ALLIANZE COLLEGE of MEDICAL SCIENCES  (ACMS) located at Waziria Medical Square, Lorong Bertam 1, Jalan Bertam 2, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia.

To my valued readers,  if you know someone who’s interested in studying

  • Doctor of Medicine (with twinning programmes with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia/UKM, Universitas Sumatera Utara/USU, National University of College Cork/UCC, Ireland, or National University of Ireland, Galway/NUIG).
  • Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies
  • Diploma in Medical Sciences
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Diploma in Pharmacy
  • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
  • and by 2010, ACMS will open more medical and allied and professional courses.

kindly contact me via this blog or my email at docgelo@yahoo.com and I’ll refer the interested enrollees to ACMS.

Terima Kasih from Penang, Malaysia / Maraming Salamat mula sa Manila! :D

*All photos on this post were sourced from ACMS newspaper clippings : New Straits Times, StarSpecial.

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23
Oct
10

ON MY 86TH DAY

It has been nearly 3 months since I’ve left Pinas for work here in Penang and I can say that I have adjusted already;  hmm, well, almost. :)

I have embraced the fact of being exposed to diversity of cultures, religions, colors, foods, public transpo (including taking a 15-min ferry ride just to enjoy weekend at the Island) and to anything you can think of.

There are a bit unexpected hassles in between but what matters most to me are the things to be grateful for.

I’d like to say Terima Kasih / Thank You / Maraming Salamat  to :

  • my employers who have been so warm and humble in welcoming us to their office and to their community.  We’re blessed to work with the most approachable, down-to-earth and goal-and-people-oriented bosses. :)
  • my Filipino colleagues : the 23 other MD-lecturers who continuously and tirelessly exert efforts in trying to lighten up our daily moods amidst our individual homesickness, personal concerns and other issues. I am so fortunate to have met all of you and it’s indeed a great pleasure to be working with you.  Special thanks goes out to my 4 housemates –docAlvin, docCarlo, docDante and docRonnie; you guys have been naughty and nice! he he he… :)
  • our PreMed and Med students who mostly are government scholars; may your dreams of becoming physicians someday come true with your dedication to your studies. :)
  • to the lady who facilitated things for us from the day we got interviewed in Makati to orienting us to bits and pieces about Penang, our work site and whatnot, you know who you are--Maraming Salamat! :)
  • and of course to my loving wife, Tina and our bundle of joy, Gabby, Thank you so much for everything. I know it isn’t easy raising Gabby alone despite my remittances, but honey, you’ve been doing a great job too for our family. I miss you+Gabby, ILOVEYOUSOMUCH! See you here in Penang on December 11.
  • to the few readers of this blog who have been following my adventures from Manila to Penang, thank you po!
  • All glory and praises to our Lord and Savior, we cannot thank You enough!  We love You so. :)

What are you grateful for this weekend?

Have a blessed new week, everyone! :)

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