A Future-Ready Medical Program at Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School

Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President, Sunway University | Professor Dr Raja Affendi, Dean, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University

21-Nov-24 14:00

A Future-Ready Medical Program at Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School

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With the healthcare industry evolving at a rapid pace, Sunway University’s Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School is aiming to create future-ready doctors equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in modern medicine. From addressing physician shortages to integrating technology and sustainability into medical education, we explore how this program aims to shape the future of healthcare in Malaysia with Professor Sibrandes Poppema, the President of Sunway University, and Professor Dr Raja Affendi, the Dean of the School of Medical and Life Sciences at Sunway University.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs

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