Tag: housemen

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19 February 2024
Letter

The Real Demotivation of Junior Doctors – Dr D

A medical officer says housemen have issues not because they're egoistic or unteachable, as a senior doctor claims, but because they're "demotivated, angry and done with the old ways of MOH", as junior doctors still get bullied by senior MOs & specialists.
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19 January 2024
Letter

MOH Must Explain UMMC’s Housemen Shortage — MMA

MMA demands an explanation from MOH on UMMC Medicine Dept's Zero HO Protocol, asking how housemen shortages can occur when 3,000-5,000 medical grads are produced yearly. UMMC's planned service cuts are also concerning as UMMC is PJ's main public hospital.
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17 January 2024
Malaysia

After ‘Zero’ Housemen Exposé, UMMC Restates Gag Order

After CodeBlue's story on a proposed "Zero HO Protocol" at UMMC's Medicine Department, the teaching hospital's management warned staff against making comments about UMMC on social media, including personal accounts, that could "tarnish" UMMC's reputation.
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16 June 2023
Letter

MOH Must Respond To Several Junior Doctors’ Issues – MMA

MMA wants MOH to respond to several issues faced by junior doctors, namely the placement selection system, relocation affecting future specialists, unnecessary HLP bond, transparent selection criteria, clear promotion pathway, and ignored contract service.