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1. Housemanship 101: Navigating Your Surgical Rotation

 General Surgery Forum

Salutations and good morning, everyone. First and foremost I would like to extend a warm
welcome to all distinguished guests, respected faculty members, esteemed speakers, and all
participants joining us today.

Welcome to the Housemanship Essential Surgical Skills Workshop 2024 brought to you by a
collaboration between Malaysian Student Surgical Society (MSSS) and Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia Surgical Society (UKMSS).

My name is Karunesh, and I’m delighted to be your guide for today’s forum, titled
“Housemanship 101: Navigating Your Surgical Rotation.” Whether you’re preparing for your
housemanship, still in your early precli
nical years or in your clinical year, this workshop is designed to equip you with the insights
and skills needed for a successful General Surgery rotation.

Before we dive into today’s sessions, I’d like to go over a few Housekeeping rules to help
ensure that everyone has a productive and enjoyable experience.
1. Please set your mobile phones to silent mode to minimise disruptions during the
sessions
2. Next, during the sessions, please keep conversations to a minimum to avoid
distractions and ensure everyone can fully engage with the speakers
3. We encourage you to actively participate and ask questions.Thus, after the session,
we’ll have a Q&A session, so feel free to drop your questions in the slido link
provided in the Whatsapp Group. Please keep your questions brief and relevant to
the topic so that we can hear from as many participants as possible.

Finally, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sessions. We hope you find today’s forum insightful and
inspiring.

First of all,thank you so much for being with us today as we aim to prepare our
aspiring housemen for success in their surgical rotations.

Perhaps let’s delve into the first question…

- Warm-up Question: Could you share your housemanship experience and

what it was like during your time as a house officer?
- What is expected of house officers in the General Surgery department?
Perhaps our speakers could give us a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a
house officer in this rotation. (All perspective)
- How do you feel the role of a house officer has evolved compared to your
time as one? (Dr.Azmi and Ms Marjmin)
- If u had to go back to younger self just stepping into the surgery rotation
during Housman, what’s once piece of advice you with give to yourself
 - Whats the one thing in particular that made you flip and go like I wanna
become a surgeon
- What should pre-house officers or medical students focus on studying or
practising during medical school to better prepare for their General Surgery
rotation during housemanship? (Dr.Hisham)
- Is it true that house officers in the General Surgery posting spend more time
managing ward patients and clerical tasks than in the operating theatre?
(Dr.Azmi and Dr.Hisham)
- Whats a common flaw u see in housemens when they approach this posting
- If so, how can they make the most of their time to develop and refine their
surgical skills during this rotation? (All)
- If Im a medical student or I’m already in Housman and I’ve fixed my mind on
pursuing surgical career and really want to secure a masters programme
what are some steps we can take to have a more competitive edge to get that
spot
- Neurosurgery is a posting where medical students don’t really get the chance
to study or learn much about it in Malaysia compared to overseas. How can
housemans get to know neurosurgery up close and decide if they want to
pursue neurosurgery early on? (Mr Azmi)

Thank you so much for the questions dear participants.Ladies and gentlemen, we have come
to the end of today’s forum. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our esteemed speakers for their insightful presentations and contributions. Your
expertise has truly enriched our understanding, and we are deeply grateful.

I would also like to thank all of you for being such an attentive audience. Your participation
and engagement made this event a success. As we conclude, let’s remember the valuable
knowledge shared today and apply it to enhance our practices and contributions in the
future. See you all in the workshop later.
 Orthopaedics Forum

Salutations and good morning, everyone. First and foremost I would like to extend a warm
welcome to all distinguished guests, respected faculty members, esteemed speakers, and all
participants joining us today.

Welcome to the Housemanship Essential Surgical Skills Workshop 2024 brought to you by a
collaboration between Malaysian Student Surgical Society (MSSS) and Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia Surgical Society (UKMSS).

My name is Dhanieya Ganeish, and I’m delighted to be your guide for today’s forum, titled
“Housemanship 101: Navigating Your Ortho Rotation.” Whether you’re preparing for your
housemanship, still in your early preclinical years or in your clinical year, this workshop is
designed to equip you with the insights and skills needed for a successful Orthopaedic
rotation.

Before we dive into today’s sessions, I’d like to go over a few Housekeeping rules to help
ensure that everyone has a productive and enjoyable experience.
4. Please set your mobile phones to silent mode to minimise disruptions during the
sessions
5. Next, during the sessions, please keep conversations to a minimum to avoid
distractions and ensure everyone can fully engage with the speakers
6. We encourage you to actively participate and ask questions.Thus, after the session,
we’ll have a Q&A session, so feel free to drop your questions in the slido link
provided in the Whatsapp Group. Please keep your questions brief and relevant to
the topic so that we can hear from as many participants as possible.

Finally, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sessions. We hope you find today’s forum insightful and
inspiring.

First of all,thank you so much for being with us today as we aim to prepare our
aspiring housemen for success in their surgical rotations.

Perhaps let’s delve into the first question…

1. Orthopaedics
● Warm-up Question: Could you share your housemanship experience and
what it was like during your time as a house officer?

● We have been told that Dr. Norliyana has been incharge of handling house
officers in HCTM. What is expected of house officers in the Orthopaedics
Department?
● Perhaps our Miss Liyana could give us a glimpse into a typical day in the life of
a house officer in this rotation. (Dr.Iffah) + Miss norliyana can add on

● How do you feel the role of a house officer has evolved compared to your
time as one? (Prof Sabarul)
 ● What steps can pre-house officers take to better prepare themselves before
starting their Orthopaedics rotation? (ask this question to both the doctors
then naturally ask what preparation that Dr.Iffah did when she entered ortho)

● Whats a common flaw you see in housemens when they approach

Orthopaedic posting?

● Housemanship can often feel intimidating, especially when we hear about the
demanding and hectic lifestyle that house officers face. The challenge lies not
only in managing the workload but also in finding a balance between work,
study, leisure, and staying motivated throughout the posting. So, how can we
navigate this balance and ensure we remain focused, refreshed, and inspired
throughout our housemanship? (ask Dr.Iffah)

● There’s a common perception that many house officers today focus more on
clerical tasks than on learning orthopaedic hands-on skills. Do you think this is
true in the orthopaedics department? (Dr. Norliyana)

● How can house officers maximise their time in the Orthopaedic department
to learn essential surgical skills? (both, give Prof Sabarul First)

● Many in the audience today are most likely interested in pursuing a career in
surgery, perhaps even the field of orthopaedics. What advice would you give
them on making the most of their housemanship to enhance their prospects
of getting into a master’s programme? (both)

Optional Question:
● For those considering a surgical career, would you recommend taking MRCS
Part 1 before or after housemanship? How might this benefit their journey?

[Ask a min of 5 questions, 7 questions will be prepared depending on the time as we

have 50 minutes include 5 minute QnA]

Thank you so much for the questions dear participants.Ladies and gentlemen, we have come
to the end of today’s forum. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our esteemed speakers, Prof. Datuk Dr. Sabarul, Dr. Norliyana, and Dr. Iffah
Farzana, for their insightful presentations and contributions. Your expertise has truly
enriched our understanding, and we are deeply grateful.

I would also like to thank all of you for being such an attentive audience. Your participation
and engagement made this event a success. As we conclude, let’s remember the valuable
knowledge shared today and apply it to enhance our practices and contributions in the
future. See you all in the workshop later.
 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum

Salutations and good morning, everyone. First and foremost I would like to extend a warm
welcome to all distinguished guests, respected faculty members, esteemed speakers, and all
participants joining us today.

Welcome to the Housemanship Essential Surgical Skills Workshop 2024 brought to you by a
collaboration between Malaysian Student Surgical Society (MSSS) and Universiti Kebangsaan
Malaysia Surgical Society (UKMSS).

My name is Radha Sai, and I’m delighted to be your guide for today’s forum, titled
“Housemanship 101: Navigating Your ObGyn Rotation.” Whether you’re preparing for your
housemanship, still in your early preclinical years or in your clinical year, this workshop is
designed to equip you with the insights and skills needed for a successful Obstetrics and
Gynaecology rotation.

Today, we’ll cover four main topics:

- What you can expect during your housemanship Obstetrics and Gynaecology
rotation,
- How best to prepare yourself,
- What supervisors expect from housemen
- And The next steps if you’re considering a career in this field

Before we dive into today’s sessions, I’d like to go over a few Housekeeping rules to help
ensure that everyone has a productive and enjoyable experience.
7. Please set your mobile phones to silent mode to minimise disruptions during the
sessions
8. Next, during the sessions, please keep conversations to a minimum to avoid
distractions and ensure everyone can fully engage with the speakers
9. We encourage you to actively participate and ask questions.Thus, after the session,
we’ll have a Q&A session, so feel free to drop your questions in the slido link
provided in the Whatsapp Group. Please keep your questions brief and relevant to
the topic so that we can hear from as many participants as possible.

Finally, sit back, relax, and enjoy the sessions. We hope you find today’s forum insightful and
inspiring.

First of all,thank you so much to our speakers for being with us today as we aim to
prepare our aspiring housemen for success in their ObGyn rotations.

Perhaps let’s delve into the first question…

● Warm-up Question: Could you share your housemanship experience and

what it was like during your time as a house officer? (Everyone)
 ● What is expected of house officers in the Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department? Perhaps our speakers could give us a glimpse into a typical day
in the life of a house officer in this rotation. (Dr Phon)
● How do you feel the role of a house officer has evolved compared to your
time as one? (Prof Lim and Prof Ixora)
● For those about to start their O&G rotation, what can they do to better
prepare themselves in terms of knowledge, skills, or mindset before entering
their posting? (Dr Phon and Prof Lim)

● Whats a common flaw you see in housemens when they approach Obstetrics
and Gynaecology posting?

● O&G often involves high-pressure situations like obstetric emergencies. How

can house officers build confidence and competence in managing these
scenarios? (Prof Ixora)
● Embarking on a housemanship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology can feel
particularly daunting, as we often hear about the intense demands and
fast-paced environment that come with this rotation. The real challenge is not
only managing the heavy workload but also striking a balance between
clinical responsibilities, study time, personal relaxation, and maintaining
motivation. So, how do we effectively navigate these challenges and ensure
we stay focused, recharged, and inspired throughout our OnG posting? (ASK
ANYONE 2)

● There’s a common perception that many house officers today focus more on
clerical tasks than on learning hands-on skills in the OnG Rotation. Do you
think this is true in the OnG department?(Dr Phon)
● If so, how can they seize the opportunity to gain practical learning during
housemanship? (Prof Ixora)
● Many in the audience today are likely interested in pursuing a career in
surgery, especially perhaps OnG. What advice would you give them on
making the most of their housemanship to enhance their prospects of getting
into a master’s programme? (Prof Lim and Prof Ixora)
●

Optional Question:
● For those considering a surgical career, would you recommend taking MRCS
Part 1 before or after housemanship? How might this benefit their journey?

[Ask a min of 5 questions, 7 questions will be prepared depending on the time as we

have 50 minutes include 5 minute QnA]

Thank you so much for the questions dear participants.Ladies and gentlemen, we have come
to the end of today’s forum. I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt
thanks to our esteemed speakers for their insightful presentations and contributions. Your
expertise has truly enriched our understanding, and we are deeply grateful.
I would also like to thank all of you for being such an attentive audience. Your participation
and engagement made this event a success. As we conclude, let’s remember the valuable
knowledge shared today and apply it to enhance our practices and contributions in the
future. See you all in the workshop later.