Empower Your Future With Malaysian Medical Association Career Guidance Conference on 13–14 May 2023
Featuring talks from doctors, lawyers, psychologists and even YouTubers, this conference will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your future career.
Updated 10 May 2023
Do you want to explore career options that align with your potential? Not sure if a particular profession (think lawyer, doctor, engineer, etc.) is the right career for you? Curious about the latest trends and advancements in the workforce?
If so, seize this opportunity to gain industry insights at the upcoming Career Guidance Conference hosted by the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Happening this 13 – 14 May 2023, this event will feature talks from a diverse range of speakers with various backgrounds and expertise.
Supported by organisations including the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), Malaysian Bar Council, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP), Malaysian Pharmacists Society and more, this is your chance to learn about real-life challenges of various professions and gain an authentic perspective about various careers.
Whether you’re thinking of becoming a doctor, lawyer, psychologist or even a YouTuber, this conference will provide valuable insights and information to help you make informed decisions about your future career. What’s more, the event is completely free!
Interested? Read on for more information about the event.
When and where?
- Date: 13 – 14 May 2023 (Saturday – Sunday)
- Time: 9am – 5pm
- Venue: The Gardens Hotel and Residences Ballroom, Mid Valley City
Why should you attend?
If you’re at a crossroads about what to do next, this career guidance conference is a great opportunity for you to:
- Listen to insightful talks from professionals (e.g. doctor, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, engineer, accountant, etc.) of various backgrounds and expertise
- Engage with professional organisations and build your network
- Visit participating education institutions who will be exhibiting during the event
- Come say hello to us as we will be speaking at the event!
Agenda
Time | Agenda | Speakers |
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8:30am | Registration | |
9:00am | Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address | |
9:30am | MMA’s Book Launch - Responding to Toxicologic Emergencies: A Pocket Reference | |
9:45am | What’s Next (After High School)? | EduAdvisor |
10:30am | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Contract Doctor | Dr Patricia Ann Devadass |
11:00am | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Specialist in the MOH | Dr Aini Hanan Azmi |
11:30am | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Nurse | MNA |
12:00pm | Maintaining Balance | Dr Gayathri K. Kumarasuriar |
12:30pm | Occupational Therapy Role in Healthcare | MOTA |
1:00pm | Lunch Break | |
2:30pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Pharmacist | MPS |
3:00pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Dentist | MDA |
3:30pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Journalist | Ms Boo Su-Lyn |
4:00pm | Succeeding in Life | Ms Sitpah Selvaratnam |
Time | Agenda | Speakers |
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8:30am | Registration | |
9:00am | PTPTN | |
9:30am | Financing My Education | EduAdvisor |
10:00am | Pearls of Wisdom From a Parent | Mr Ravi Balasingham |
10:30am | The Joys and Challenges of Creating an App | Mr Kreshna Sivapragasam |
11:00am | The Joys and Challenges of Being an Engineer | IEM |
11:30am | The Joys and Challenges of Being an Accountant | MIA |
12:00pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Teacher | NUTP |
12:30pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Pilot | MAPA |
1:00pm | Lunch Break | |
2:00pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Clinical Psychologist | MSCP |
2:30pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Chef | MBCA |
3:00pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Lawyer | Bar Council |
3:30pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a YouTuber | Ms Faye Ng |
4:00pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being an Architect | PAM |
4:30pm | The Joys and Challenges of Being a Filmmaker | Mr Sanadtkumar Ganesan |