Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)

I am involved in the management for older patients encompassing the diagnosing, treatment and prevention of multiple complex chronic medical and mental conditions.

A major part of the role involves screening, assessing and stratifying of patients with geriatric syndromes while developing treatment plans to manage diverse complex geriatric syndromes including frailty, sarcopenia, functional decline, falls, incontinence, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, mobility & balance, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and polypharmacy. 

This includes coordinating a team of allied health specialists covering diverse medical and surgical disciplines in deploying holistic approach in managing health conditions to improve the quality of life of older patients.

Besides reviewing and increasing geriatric services offered covering falls clinic and memory clinics, I also identify and implement improvement opportunities to reduce patient waiting time and enhance efficiency.

Lastly, I facilitate periodic continuous medical education and knowledge sharing sessions.

Geriatrician

Geriatric Fellow

As a Specialist, I performed assessment and admission of patients with acute medical conditions across the intensive care unit, cardiology care unit (CCU) and cardiology ward.

Besides that, I also managed in-patient cases including investigations ordering and coordination, medical history and condition examination, daily condition monitoring and documentation along with discharge planning.

Lastly, I liaised with all members of the healthcare team to ensure effective patient management.

Internal Medicine Physician

Here, I performed various medical functions across the Dermatology, Geriatric, High Dependency Ward, Nephrology as well as Hematology units.

This included conducting diagnosis of illnesses and development of treatment plans and prescription of medicines while referral critical cases to specialist departments within the hospital.

Additionally, I carried out minor surgical procedure including incision and drainage of abscesses, wound suturing and removal of foreign bodies in the Emergency Department.

Lastly, I provided counselling and medical education to enhance the wellbeing of patients.

Medical Officer Department of Medicine

During this tenure, I carried out diagnosis and investigation of patient symptoms including assessment of medical and family history evaluation as well as evaluation of laboratory test results and radiology imaging.

Besides that, I provided assistance during surgeries and deliveries while performing ward rounds and bedside procedures.

Additionally, I worked closely with nurses, social workers, rehabilitations therapist, pharmacists and other health care providers towards ensuring excellent patient care.

House Officer

► Competencies
- Experienced in diagnosing, treating and preventing multiple complex chronic medical and mental conditions towards improving the quality of life in older people.
- Well versed in managing an array of geriatric syndromes including frailty, sarcopenia, functional decline, falls, incontinence, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, mobility and balance, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and polypharmacy.
- Special interest in stroke, stroke rehabilitation, nutrition and sacropenia 

► Characteristics
- Skilled in forging effective collaboration with multi-disciplined allied health specialists.
- Adept in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery quality and reduce waiting time.
- Able to perform under pressure and fully committed in taking on new challenges.

SPECIALTY: Geriatric Care | Patient Screening | Allied Healthcare Mobilization | Multi-discipline Collaboration | Geriatric Team Setup | Geriatric Assessment | Continuous Medical Education | Process Improvement | Knowledge Sharing

Quah Jing Yao

Completed 6 months gazettement as a specialist in the field of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care under the Ministry of Health, Malaysia (Aug 2024 - Feb 2025); followed by permanent placement as Clinical Anaesthesiologist in Hospital Sungai Buloh. 

Actively involved in various clinical/administrative work: 
- Regional Anaesthesia 
- Point-of-care ultrasound in Anaesthesiology & Critical Care 
- Clinical research projects 
- Audit projects 
- Doctor development initiatives

Anaesthesiologist

for Competency Training as part of Specialty Training for Anaesthesiology & ICU - completed & passed all VIVA assessments, DOPS, CBD, Research, Logbook Review, Supervisor report, 360 MSF. 

Actively involved in Ultrasound-application activities.
Particularly in 
(1) Point of Care Ultrasound in Anaesthesiology & critical care 
(2) Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia 
(3) Echocardiography 

ACTIVITIES: 
- Organising Team in Regional Anaesthesia Hands On Session 
- Organising Team in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Anaesthesiology & Critical Care 
- Facilitator for Cardiac Ultrasound, Systemic Ultrasound in Critical Care and emergency scenarios
- Attended Provider course for FoCUS and Ultrasound Life Support by SUCCES Malaysia
- Organize bedside teaching on POCUS application in the field of anaesthesiology and critical care.

Specialty Trainee in Anaesthesiology & ICU - Accredited Centre (HKL) 

Completion of 
1. Membership of College Anaesthesia Ireland (MCAI) 
2. Fellowship of College of Anaesthesia Ireland (FCAI) 
Both qualification was obtained while I was training in the Regional Centre for training of Specialization for Anaesthesiology & ICU

Exposure and experience in various field of anaesthesiology and ICU, particularly 
- General Anaesthesia 
- Neuroanaesthesia 
- Paediatric Anaesthesia 
- Cardiac Anaesthesia 
- Intensive Care/Critical Care 
- Trauma Anaesthesia 
- Obstetric and Gynaecology Anaesthesia
- Pain Management in acute and chronic pain

Specialty Trainee in Anaesthesiology & ICU - Regional Centre (SGH) 

Completed 6 different specialty house officer training, including
1. Obstetrics & Gynecology
2. General Medicine, 
3. General Surgery, 
4. Paediatrics, 
5. Orthopaedic Surgery and 
6. Anaesthesiology & ICU. 

Followed by enrolment in Anaesthesiology & ICU department for specialty training

Medical Doctor (House Officer & Medical Officer)

International Medical University

Guiding medical student in developing clinical skills and knowledge as part of their training.
Involved in teaching of clinical history taking, clinical examination and basic investigation interpretations.

Clinical Peer Tutor

To assist in marketing activities, administrative work and engaged client interested in the programme offered by the University. I was also involved in course counselling during education fairs and University Open Day.

Marketing Assistant

Acting as representation for Medicine Course in IMU to share perspective and experience as a student.
Also involved in course counselling, sharing sessions and student engagement activities.

Student Ambassador - Faculty of Medicine Representative

Singapore General Hospital

Clinical attachment with Singapore General Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine
1st Feb -24 Feb 2012

Medical Elective Attachment

Anaesthesiology & ICU (Currently based in Hospital Sungai Buloh), with a keen interest in General Anaesthesia, Regional Anaesthesia and Perioperative & Critical Care Point of Care Ultrasonography/Echocardiography

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