13th – 16th September 2019
Bayview Hotel Georgotown, Penang
13th – 16th September 2019
Bayview Hotel Georgotown, Penang
13th – 16th September 2019
Bayview Hotel Georgotown, Penang
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Malaysian Medical Association, Penang Branch is organising the 22 nd Teaching Conference for General Practitioners, from 13th to 15th September, 2019 at the Bayview Hotel Georgetown, Lebuh Farquhar, Penang. This will be our 22nd course in the series. It has been held annually since 1998 and has been run by the same Organising Co-Chairs listed below under the auspices of the Malaysian Medical Association Penang Branch.
From 13 th September to 15 th September 2019, for three days, Friday to Sunday, there will be multiple presentations and lectures on topics by eminent speakers, chosen based on evaluation and feedback from earlier conferences.
On Monday 16 th September, 2019, there will be a full day’s Post Conference Workshop on Dermatology, during which topics on Dermatology will be discussed at length. Please see the attached programme for details of the conference and workshop.
We expect over 200 doctors to attend the Conference which will be accredited for 20 CPD points.
A trade exhibition will also be held. This will provide an opportunity for exhibitors to display their products, equipment and services. The abstracts of the presentations will be printed into a book. The theme for the free papers this year is "Management of Diabetic Nephropathy in private practice". The Organising Committee invites you to participate in this Conference.
Yours sincerely
Dr Hooi Lai Ngoh, Mr. SP. Palaniappan PJK., Dr Gnanasegaran Xavier
Organising Co-Chairs
Georgetown has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status, and visitors keen to discover Penang’s 19th-century churches, temples, British colonial architecture and pre-war houses will be delighted to discover that most of these fascinating heritage sites are easily accessible within a gentle stroll.
Address: 25-A, Farquhar Street 10200, Penang, Malaysia
Secretariat: Dr Hooi Lai Ngoh
Email: 22gpcourse@gmail.com, drhooi.hooi@gmail.com
Tel: 04 – 2266699, 2270376, 2276318 Fax: 04 - 2292379
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TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
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8.00am - 8.30am |
Registration |
Mr. SP Palaniappan & Team |
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8.30am - 8.35am |
Opening Address |
Chairman, MMA Penang Branch |
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8.35am – 10.00am |
Chairman |
Dr S Indran |
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8.35am – 9.20am |
Wound management in primary care |
Mr Jagdish Krishnan |
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9.20am – 10.00am |
Gout and approach to joint pains in primary care |
Dr Tan Bee Eng | ||||
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10.00am – 10.30am |
Tea Break and Booth visits |
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10.30am – 11.45am |
Chairman |
Mr B Gunasekaran |
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10.30am – 11.05am |
Orthopaedic emergencies |
Mr Jagdish Krishnan |
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11.05am – 11.45am |
Depression and anxiety in general practice - When to refer? |
Assoc Prof Dr Bharathy V Joseph | ||||
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11.45am – 12.35pm |
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12.35pm – 2.15pm |
Lunch break and Booth visits |
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2.15pm – 5.10pm |
Chairman |
Dr Gnanasegaran Xavier |
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2.15pm – 3.00pm |
Foreign body and ENT emergencies in general practice |
Mr SP Palaniappan | ||||
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3.00pm – 3.45pm |
Paediatric neurological emergencies |
Dr Teh Chee Ming | ||||
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3.45pm – 4.30pm |
Tea symposium sponsored by Astra Zeneca |
Prof Dr Amit Kharat |
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4.30pm – 5.10pm |
Medical Indemnity for primary care doctors |
Ms Sharmini Ganasegaran | ||||
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5.10pm – 5.30pm |
Tea Break & Booth Visits |
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5.30pm |
Ultrasound Demonstrations |
Dr Gnanasegaran Xavier | ||||
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TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
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8.00am – 9.30am |
Chairman |
Dato’ Dr See Ewe Beng |
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8.00am – 8.45am |
Rational use of antibiotics in primary care |
Dr Leong Kar Nim |
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8.45am – 9.30am |
Antenatal and postnatal care |
Dato' Dr Bavanandam Naidu Gopal |
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9.30am – 10.00am |
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10.00am – 10.30am |
Tea break and Booth visits |
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10.30am – 12.10am |
Chairman |
Dr Hooi Lai Ngoh |
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10.30am – 11.20am |
Update on HIV management in primary care |
Dr Leong Kar Nim |
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11.20am - 12.10am |
Update on CPG for chronic kidney disease |
Dato’ Dr Ong Loke Meng |
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12.10pm – 1.00pm |
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1.00pm – 2.00pm |
Lunch break and Booth visits |
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2.00pm – 4.55pm |
Chairman |
Dr Gnanasegaran Xavier |
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2.00pm – 2.45pm |
Management of diabetes: Moving beyond Metformin-New kids on the block |
Dr Alexander Tan Tong Boon |
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2.45pm – 3.30pm |
Real case scenarios |
Dr Alexander Tan Tong Boon |
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3.30pm – 4.15pm |
Management of thyroid diseases in primary care |
Dato’ Dr Malik Mumtaz |
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4.15pm – 4.55pm |
Update on Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Dr Lalitha Pereirasamy | ||||
| 4.55pm – 5.35pm |
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Dr George Lee Eng Geap |
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5.35pm – 6.00pm |
Tea Break and Booth visits |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
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8.00am — 10.35am |
Chairman |
Dr Goh Eng Leong |
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8.00am — 8.05am |
Introduction to Cardiology Symposium |
Dr Goh Eng Leong |
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8.05am – 8.40am |
Aspirin for primary prevention- is there still a role? |
Prof Dr Chee Kok Han |
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8.40am — 9.15am |
Statin therapy- is it a scandal? |
Dr Goh Eng Leong |
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9.15am – 9.50am |
Use of supplements in treating cardiac diseases: Co Q10, Omega3 Fish Oil and Vitamins |
Datin Dr Ong Mei Lin |
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9.50am- 10.25am |
Hypertension: Failure to control or just unrealistic goals? |
Dr Choo Gim Hooi |
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10.25-10.35am |
Panel Discussion |
All speakers |
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10.35am – 11.00am |
Tea Break and Booth visits |
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11.00am – 12.25am |
Chairman |
Dr Saraswathi Bina Rai |
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11.00am – 11.45am |
Emergencies in ophthalmology |
Dr Sunder Ramasamy |
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11.45am – 12.25pm |
Menopause - Early detection and management |
Dr S Somaskandar |
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12.25pm – 12.45pm |
Evaluation and closing |
Organising Co-Chairs |
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12.45pm – 2.00pm |
Lunch |
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TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
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8.00-8.30 AM |
Registration |
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8.30 - 10.00 AM |
Chairman |
Dr Lo Kang Shang Chit |
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8.30 - 9.15 AM |
STDs in primary care |
Dr Tan Wooi Chiang |
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9.15 – 10.00 AM |
Common Skin Infections in primary care |
Dr Chong Yew Thong |
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10.00 - 10.15 AM |
Tea break |
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10.15 - 12.30 PM |
Chairman |
Dr Gnanasegaran Xavier |
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10.15 - 11.00 AM |
Update on Psoriasis |
Dr Chan Lee Chin |
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11.00 - 11.45 AM |
Paediatric dermatology cases in primary care |
Dr Leong Kin Fon |
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11.45 - 12.30 PM |
Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions - what not to miss |
Dr Khor Yek Huan |
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12.30 - 1.30 PM |
Lunch |
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1.30 - 5.20 PM |
Chairman |
Dr Tan Wooi Chiang |
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1.30 - 2.15 PM |
Approach to Hair Loss |
Dr Tang Jyh Jong |
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2.15 - 3.00 PM |
Principles of topical treatment in dermatology |
Dr Lo Kang Shang Chit |
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3.00 –3.45 PM |
GP treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris - when to refer to a dermatologist |
Dr Tang Jyh Jong |
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3.45 - 4.50 PM |
Dermatology Quiz |
Dr Tan Wooi Chiang |
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4.50 - 5.20 PM |
Real case presentations |
Participants |
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5.20 PM |
Closing and Tea Break |
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MMA Member
RM 450
Non Member
RM 550
A late fee of RM200 will be applicable for registration after 2nd September, 2019
MMA Member
RM 150
Non Member
RM 200
A late fee of RM 75 will be applicable for registration after 2nd September, 2019
Members are encouraged to submit abstracts for free papers / poster presentation online. The closing date for receipt of abstracts is 15th August 2019.
Management of Diabetic Nephropathy in private practice
- Text must be typed single-spaced, with only the left margin justified. Graphs, tables and illustrations cannot be included in the abstract.
- Each abstract should not exceed 350 words (inclusive of the name of authors); and must be submitted in the template provided.
- Use capital letters for the Title. Underline the name of the presenting author.
- Organise the Abstract under the following headlines – Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, Results and Conclusions.
- The final selection will be the responsibility of the Scientific Committee.
- Please provide complete information (correct email, full mailing address and contact number) in the submission form to enable us to process your submission.
- Abstracts should be saved in Word document format (*.doc) and should not exceed 1mb in file size.
- For abstract enquiries please email 22gpcourse@gmail.com.
- The closing date for abstract submission is 15th August 2019.
1. You must use the abstract template provided. Download the abstract template here.
2. Submit abstract via the online abstract submission page.
Companies desirous of sponsoring convention materials, scientific lectures, demonstrations, workshops or gifts, please contact the Organising Committee for further details.
The size of the magazine will be 10.5” x 7.5” on good quality paper.
The rates are as follows:-
Inside Front Cover
RM 2,000/-
Inside Back Cover
RM 1,750/-
Back Cover
RM 2,500/-
Full Page Colour
RM 1,500/-
Full Page (Black and White)
RM 1,250/-
For advertisement in colour, please send the colour separations/film positives, or CD or diskette.
The charge per booth is RM4000 for premium booths no. 1 to No. 6 and at RM3,500/- for standard booths 7 to 16. Please see attached layout plan. Booths may be set up the day before the conference.
The closing date for confirmation of advertisement and other sponsorships is 18th August 2019.
The closing date for confirmation of booths is 1 st September 2019.
Please make cheques payable to “Malaysian Medical Association, Penang Branch”. Please enclose the proof of payment or the cheque for the full amount with the reply form. However we prefer payment into the bank account.
Payment is to be made directly into our bank account under the name, "Malaysian Medical Association Penang Branch", A/C No. 80-0394972-0 at the CIMB bank, Penang. Please send us a photocopy of the pay-in-slip as proof of payment, along with your application form or scan and e-mail the pay-in slip/s along with your application form/s.
