ILE MIDWIVES FORUM – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (September 2019)

TOPIC 1: Comfort & Coping Techniques For Expectant Mothers (Sep 9-11)

Sharmina Kamal, MD

Synopsis coming soon.

TOPIC 1: What To Expect During Labor (Sep 23-25)

Sharmina Kamal, MD

Synopsis coming soon.

Sharmina Kamal, MD

Resident Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Sunway Medical Centre

CLINICAL FOCUS
Pregnancy Management
Menstrual Problems
Management of Fibroids and Cysts
Management of Pelvic Infections and STDs
Menstrual Pain
Menopause
Infertility

PROCEDURE FOCUS
Antenatal Ultrasounds
Deliveries (Vaginal & Caesarean Section)
Laparoscopic Surgery
Pap Smear
Fibroid & Cysts Surgery
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

EDUCATION
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada (2003)

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
Housemanship in Orthopedic, Internal medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatric, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (2003-2004)
Medical Officer in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (2004-2005)
Medical Officer in Obstetric and Gynaecology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (2005-2010)
Medical Officer in Obstetric and Gynaecology, Hospital Ampang (2010-2012)
Specialist in Obstetric and Gynaecology, Hospital Ampang (2012-2015)

TOPIC 2: Scaling the Competencies of Midwives

ASec Cecilia B. Santos, RM

Synopsis coming soon.

ASec Cecilia B. Santos, RM

With almost forty (40) years in government, Cecilia B. Santos has a wider and continuing experience in local governance, operation and administration. She was the first midwife appointed at the Department of Health (DOH) as Assistant Secretary the function of which includes policy making, planning and evaluating National, regional and local health issues and concerns.

She has been involved in the legislation of laws such as Magna Carta for Public Health Workers, Midwifery Law, Salary Standardization, Sin Tax Law among others. She serves as Consultant for health concerns at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) the functions includes planning, implementation and evaluation of key health programs for the local government units and health professionals under a devolved set up of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System.

A member of the Board of Midwifery, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) from 1992-1998 and served simultaneously during the last three years as chairperson on Continuing Professional Education for midwives.

At present, she is the consultant of the Commission on Population which Liaise with the House of Representative and Senate on legislation of laws on population and development.

She has a long list of International training scholarship in countries like Russia, United States of America, Canada, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Colombia, Mexico, Austria, India, Netherland and Vietnam among others. These training and conferences range from health and social related areas. Local training are obtained from prestigious institution like Asian Institute of Management, Ateneo de Manila University, Ford Foundation, Southeast Asia. Minister of Education Organization, John Hopkin’s University. The areas covered by these local trainings range from management, policy and strategic development planning within the social and health framework. She was a resource person, keynote speaker and lecturer in various areas of the health and social services.

She is a prominent leader behind major historical milestone in Philippine Midwifery.

Sunway Medical Centre

5, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Established in November 1999, Sunway Medical Centre is an Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) accredited private hospital located in Malaysia’s first fully integrated green township of Sunway City.

The hospital currently offers comprehensive tertiary healthcare services, with 636 licensed beds, 180 consultation suites, 12 operating theatres and two multi-storey car parks with a total of 1,470 parking bays.

To better cater to the international market, given the growing medical tourism industry, Sunway Medical Centre has embarked on an extensive expansion plan, next to the existing hospital building. Tower C has completed its first phase in October of 2016 with the opening of the new Cancer & Radiosurgery Centre and Nuclear Medicine Centre, which will also house other Centres of Excellence such as Digestive Health Centre and Dialysis Centre. The second phase, with a 10-level tower, housing single room wards and consultation suites, has also completed and started its operations mid-2017. This sets Sunway Medical Centre as one of the leading private medical centres in the region.

Sunway Medical Centre offers a comprehensive range of medical services, which include facilities and advanced medical technologies for outpatient and inpatient speciality care, health and wellness programmes and 24-hour emergency services. These are coupled with a strong support system comprising of 2,000 dedicated personnel including medical consultants, professional allied health staff as well as trained and dedicated nursing staff.

Sunway Medical Centre is affiliated with the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, University of Cambridge, Royal Papworth Hospital and Harvard Medical School to further meet the demands of clinical care, education and research.

Source: https://www.sunwaymedical.com/about-us/