Sean Thum

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Physician | Policy Officer | Newspaper Columnist | AYF 24' Fellow | YSEALI 23’ PFP Fellow | 6x Marathon Runner

  • Education

    • Negeri Sembilan Matriculation College (Kolej Matrikulasi Negeri Sembilan)

      2010 - 2011
      Matriculation Life Science CGPA: 4.00

      Activities and Societies: The Student Representative Council, Christian Fellowship, Scrabble, A Capella, Futsal, Hockey, and Golf.

    • English College (Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar)

      2005 - 2009
      High School Leaving Certificate 9A+ 2A-

      Activities and Societies: St. John Ambulance Malaysia (Division One, Johor Bahru), Literary, Drama, and Debating Society (LDDS), Prefectorial Board, Computer Club. I had my high school education in English College, Johor Bahru. By the fifth year of my education, I was entrusted with the responsibilities of being a Quartermaster in St. John Ambulance Malaysia (Division One, Johor Bahru), one of the Editors in the LDDS, a vice treasurer in the Prefectorial Board, and a committee member of the Computer Club. Perfect attendance in 2006.

    • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

      2011 - 2016
      MB BCh BAO LRCP & S(I) Medicine

      Activities and Societies: Activities: • Student Coordinator for Community Service of Perdana University 2015/16 • President of the Perdana University Medical Society (2013-2016) Perdana University-Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (PURCSI) ProgrammePublic Service Department (PSD) / Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) scholarship recipientPrizes:• 2nd Runner-up at the Malaysia Public Policy Competition 2016• 2nd Prize winner of the Perdana Leadership Foundation Impromptu Speech Contest 2015• 2nd Prize winner of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia Writing Competition 2013Completed Attachments in the following departments across Hospital… Show more Perdana University-Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (PURCSI) ProgrammePublic Service Department (PSD) / Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) scholarship recipientPrizes:• 2nd Runner-up at the Malaysia Public Policy Competition 2016• 2nd Prize winner of the Perdana Leadership Foundation Impromptu Speech Contest 2015• 2nd Prize winner of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia Writing Competition 2013Completed Attachments in the following departments across Hospital Tuaku Ja'afar Seremban, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Hospital Putrajaya:• Medicine• General & Orthopedic surgery• Obstetrics & Gynaecology• Paediatrics• Family medicine• Psychiatry• ENT• Ophthalmology• Emergency medicine Show less

  • Experience

    • Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar (English College)

      Jan 2005 - Dec 2009
      Student

      Vice-Treasurer of the Prefectorial BoardQuartermaster of St John Ambulance MalaysiaEditor of the Literary, Drama, and Debating Society

    • Negeri Sembilan Matriculation College

      May 2010 - Apr 2011
      Student

      Honorary Treasurer of the Student Council:-Organized events and activities, including a state level sports carnival and various talks. Ketua Aras 1B

    • Malaysian Medical Association

      Jun 2013 - May 2014
      Honorary Treasurer for Society of Malaysian Medical Association Medical Students (SMMAMS)

      Manage all funds of the Society. Prepare and forward the statement of accounts at the end of each Financial year to the MMA Council and to the Annual General Meeting of the Society. Submit an Annual Budget for approval by the MMA Council.

    • Hospital Sultanah Aminah

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
      Summer Intern

      -Monitoring and providing general care to patients on hospital wards and in outpatient clinics;-Observing the admission of patients requiring special care-Examining and talking to patients to diagnose their medical conditions;-Carrying out specific procedures, e.g. performing operations and specialist investigations;-Making notes and preparing paperwork, both as a legal record of treatment and for the benefit of other healthcare professionals;-Working with other doctors as part of a team-Liaising with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment;-Promoting health education Show less

    • UKECharisma

      Nov 2014 - Oct 2015
      Malaysian Liaison Officer

      Main liaison between UKECharisma team in UK and officials in Malaysia for each project. Approach sponsors and affiliate organizations in Malaysia to discuss possible collaborations.

    • Malaysian Medical Association

      Jun 2015 - May 2016
      Honorary Assistant Secretary for Society of Malaysian Medical Association Medical Students (SMMAMS)

      Assist the Honorary Secretary and deputise for him, and is responsible for any other duties delegated by the Exco of the Society. The duty of the Honorary Secretary is, in consultation with the Chairman, of calling for meetings of the Exco, keeping the members of the Society informed of decisions made by the Exco of the Society. He has custody of the Minutes Book of the Society. He conducts all other correspondence of the Exco under the direction of the Chairman and the Exco. He submits the Annual Report of the Society to the MMA Council at the end of each term after it is approved by the Exco of the Society. Show less

    • Perdana Fellows and Young Corporate Malaysians

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
      Moderator of a Healthcare Panel

      Moderated a Healthcare Panel touching on the career pathways of doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and other allied health sciences at a national event involving over 300 high school students.

    • Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)

      May 2017 - Mar 2021

      House Officer in the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre; with experience serving in the Departments of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Medicine, Psychiatry, and Paediatric Medicine.Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (4 months)Provided service in the Labour Room, Antenatal Ward and Clinic, Postnatal Ward, and Gynaecology Ward. Department of Surgery (4 months)Provided service in Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Breast Surgery, and Neurosurgery. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (4 months)Provided service in Trauma and Spine Surgery. Department of Internal Medicine (4 months)Provided service in Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, and Nephrology. Department of Psychological Medicine (4 months)Provided service in General Psychiatry, as well as Community Psychiatry Unit. Department of Paediatric Medicine (4 months)Provided service in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Show less

      • Medical Officer (Psychiatry)

        Nov 2019 - Mar 2021
      • Medical Officer (Psychiatry)

        Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
      • House Officer

        May 2017 - Jul 2019
    • Malaysian Medics International

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2021

      MMI is a student-led non-governmental organization registered in Malaysia that advocates for the interests of Malaysian medical students studying worldwide. As the advisor to the organization in the 2020/2021 term, I assist the executive co-chairs to sustain our long-term efforts to provide a platform for Malaysian medical students studying across the globe to connect, educate each other, and cultivate new student leaders. President of MMI Doctors

      • Member Of The Board Of Advisors

        Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
      • President, MMI Doctors

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Vice President, MMI Doctors

        Sept 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Malaysian Medical Association

      Sept 2020 - now

      Honorary Secretary Won the ST Nathan Challenge Trophy for the most outstanding state representative.Won 1st place in the MMA Membership Award.Won 2nd place in the Zainal Abidin Award.

      • Vice Chairman, MMA SCHOMOS

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Committee Member, MMA Selangor Branch

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Honorary Secretary, MMA SCHOMOS

        Sept 2023 - Sept 2024
      • Honorary Treasurer, MMA SCHOMOS

        Sept 2022 - Sept 2023
      • Acting SCHOMOS Selangor Representative

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2022
      • Committee Member, MMA Johor Branch

        Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, UPM

      Apr 2021 - Feb 2024
      Medical Officer (Psychiatry)

      Medical Officer in the Department of Psychiatry

    • Malaysian Health Coalition

      May 2021 - now
      Policy Officer

      Research, draft, edit and distribute policy materials for a coalition of 50+ Malaysian health professional societies and experts on health-related matters.

    • Lost&Found

      Apr 2023 - May 2023
      YSEALI Professional Fellow

      A month-long Fellowship with Lost&Found as part of the Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship Program.

    • Kementerian Komunikasi

      Feb 2024 - now
      Special Functions Officer to the Deputy Minister of Communications
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AI Safety Asia Cooperative AI Course Cohort 1 - regular

      AI Safety Asia
      May 2025
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    • Basic Trauma Life Support

      Universiti Malaya
      Apr 2013
    • Diploma in Football Medicine

      FIFA
      Apr 2020
    • Risk Assessment and Management (Blended) — Universiti Malaya

      FutureLearn
      Nov 2025
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    • Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) Full Registration

      Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
      Jan 2019
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    • Occupational Safety and Health Hazards (Blended) — Universiti Malaya

      FutureLearn
      Nov 2025
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    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      University of Toronto
      Nov 2022
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sean Thum
      2nd Runner up at the 2016 Malaysia Public Policy Competition International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Sean Thum
      2nd Prize Winner of the Perdana Leadership Foundation Impromptu Speech Contest Perdana Leadership Foundation Nov 2015
    • Awarded to Sean Thum
      2nd Prize Winner of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia Writing Competition 2013 Maritime Institute of Malaysia 2013
    • Awarded to Sean Thum
      Public Service Department (JPA) Scholarship Public Service Department (JPA) Sep 2011 One of about 60 annual recipients of this national scholarship.Scholarship to pursue a medical degree at the Perdana University-Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland programme.
    • Awarded to Sean Thum
      Champion of the 27th Singapore-Malaysia St. John Ambulance International First Aid and Home Nursing Competition St John Ambulance Malaysia; St John Ambulance Singapore Jun 2009 Along with Ng Zhi Hao, Alexander Tan Zhi Sheng, Jethro Lim Yong Sheng, and Tan Zhen Wei, represented Malaysia in the 27th Singapore-Malaysia St. John Ambulance International First Aid and Home Nursing Competition in Singapore on 21st June 2009. Selected to represent Malaysia after winning in the district, state, and national level competitions.
    • Awarded to Sean Thum
      Gold in the Individual Theory Test in the 51st National Level St. John Ambulance First Aid and Home Nursing Competition St John Ambulance Malaysia May 2009 Highest mark obtained in the National level first aid theory test; awarded the Hadiah Tertinggi Perseorangan (Highest Individual Prize).
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by MERCY Malaysia on Nov 2016
      MERCY MalaysiaAssociated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by UKECharisma on Aug 2015
      UKECharismaAssociated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Kechara Soup Kitchen on Feb 2014
      Kechara Soup KitchenAssociated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by UKECharisma on Aug 2014
      UKECharismaAssociated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Malaysian Medical Fellowship on Aug 2014
      Malaysian Medical FellowshipAssociated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Malaysian Medical Fellowship on Jul 2013
      Malaysian Medical FellowshipAssociated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) on Jul 2012
      National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM)Associated with Sean Thum
    • Volunteer

      Issued by UKECharisma on Jul 2015
      UKECharismaAssociated with Sean Thum