Med on Air

In this episode, Siti Aisyah binti Abdul Rahman from batch 19/24, delves into the topic of Bipolar mood disorder which is often referred to as bipolar disorder It is a mental health condition characterised by extreme shifts in mood and energy levels. These shifts encompass manic episodes of elevated mood, increased activity, and impulsive behaviour, as well as depressive episodes marked by sadness...

In this episode, Afiqah Aliah from batch of 19/24 will be talking about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. T...

In this episode, Yady Zikry from batch of 19/24 will be talking about Syphilis. Syphilis is a bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact. The disease starts as a painless sore — typically on the genitals, rectum or mouth. Syphilis spreads from person to person via skin or mucous membrane contact with these sores. Tune in to this episode to find out more!

In this episode, Zeyyad Iman from batch of 19/24 will be talking about HIV. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. Tune in to this epi...

In this special podcast, we will talk about one of the newest societies established under the University of Malaya Medical Society (UM MEDSOC), the Surgical Interest Group's Surgical Society. It is the first Surgical based society established by the medical students of University of Malaya. We have a special guest, Ms Amanda Leong, the very first president of this new society with us today. 

Welcome to our first podcast in 2023 where we talk about one of the University of Malaya Medical Society’s (UM MEDSOC) flagship projects, ERASE. ERASE stands for Eradicate AIDS and Stigma for Equality. It is a movement led by a group of medical students from the UM MEDSOC with a purpose of educating the public on HIV and AIDS-related issues as well as molding a society that is understanding toward...

This podcast, “Virtual Reality for Creative Digital Education and Training in Healthcare” is presented by Associate Professor Dr. Dorothy DeWitt. Curious about how virtual reality can make an impact in the education and healthcare sector? This podcast is for you!  For more information about GOTGM and future updates, check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/gotgm.um/?igshid=YmMy...

This podcast, “New Era of Education: Nature VS Technology”, is brought to you by Mr. David Fahey, an expert in environmental science, psychology and business administration. In this talk, we will provide an insight on the relation between nature and technology and how it influences education in this time and age. For more information about GOTGM and future updates, check out our Instagram page: &l...

Welcome to our first podcast by Dr. Vincent Chian, "Every Child Needs a Coach", where he will shed light on how everyone can live up to their full potential with the right coaching. Dr. Vincent will also be giving away 5 free coaching courses for the first 5 schools/universities to reach out to him through us! If you or your schools are interested, do not hesitate to leave us an email at gotgm2022...

In this episode, Mirza, a 3rd year medical student gives us a detailed overview of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD is a disease characterised by gradual loss of kidney function over more than 3 months. As of 2018, there are currently more than 44,000 patients on dialysis in Malaysia according to the National Renal Registry which is more than 15% of the Malaysian population. Tune in to this episo...

In this episode, Naz, a 2nd year medical student shares her tips on how to prepare for the online Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). The OSCEs aim to assess the clinical skills of medical students such as history-taking, physical examination and interpretation of test results. Due to the current pandemic, the OSCEs are conducted online for Year 1 and Year 2 medical students. We ho...

In this episode, Phoon Leon, a 3rd year medical student shares his tips on how to prepare for the Required Summative Assessments (RSAs) and Barrier Assessments (BAs). The RSAs and BAs are the major written assessments that Stage 1 and Stage 2 medical students have to sit for as part of the University of Malaya Medical Program (UMMP). We hope these tips are useful for you and we wish you all the be...

In this episode , Raymen, a 4th year medical student brings us through an overview of Acute coronary syndrome . Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an umbrella term used to describe conditions that occur due to reduced oxygen supply to the myocardium of the heart, resulting in myocardial ischemia. ACS was the number one principal cause of death in Malaysia in 2019 and accounted for 15% of medically c...

In this episode, Narissa, a 4th year medical student brings us through an overview of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). SLE is an autoimmune disease that affects 43 in every 100,000 Malaysians. This disease predominantly affects women of childbearing age. Tune in to this episode to learn more and head on over to our instagram page @ummbbs_quiz for the answers to our quiz questions!

In this episode, Wei Zhen, a 1st year medical student brings us through an overview of Asthma. Asthma is a classical example of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction. It is a common condition that more than 2 million Malaysians suffer from. Tune in to this episode to learn more and head on over to our instagram page @ummbbs_quiz for the answers to our quiz questions!

In this episode, Alya, a 2nd year medical student brings us through an overview of Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes is a common condition that occurs when the body cannot regulate and utilise glucose as fuel. Unlike Type 1 Diabetes where the body is unable to produce insulin, in Type 2 Diabetes, the body does produce insulin. However, there’s a defect in how the insulin is being secreted and the a...