
Sean Thum
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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 - 2011Matriculation Life Science CGPA: 4.00Activities and Societies: The Student Representative Council, Christian Fellowship, Scrabble, A Capella, Futsal, Hockey, and Golf.

English College (Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar)
2005 - 2009High 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 - 2016MB BCh BAO LRCP & S(I) MedicineActivities 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 2009StudentVice-Treasurer of the Prefectorial BoardQuartermaster of St John Ambulance MalaysiaEditor of the Literary, Drama, and Debating Society

Negeri Sembilan Matriculation College
May 2010 - Apr 2011StudentHonorary 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 2014Honorary 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 2014Summer 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 2015Malaysian Liaison OfficerMain 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 2016Honorary 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 2016Moderator of a Healthcare PanelModerated 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.
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Ministry Of Health, Malaysia (KKM)
May 2017 - Mar 2021House 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 2021Medical Officer (Psychiatry)
Jul 2019 - Nov 2019House Officer
May 2017 - Jul 2019

Malaysian Medics International
Sept 2018 - Aug 2021MMI 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 2021President, MMI Doctors
Sept 2019 - Aug 2020Vice President, MMI Doctors
Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

Malaysian Medical Association
Sept 2020 - nowHonorary 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 - nowCommittee Member, MMA Selangor Branch
Sept 2022 - nowHonorary Secretary, MMA SCHOMOS
Sept 2023 - Sept 2024Honorary Treasurer, MMA SCHOMOS
Sept 2022 - Sept 2023Acting SCHOMOS Selangor Representative
Sept 2021 - Sept 2022Committee Member, MMA Johor Branch
Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, UPM
Apr 2021 - Feb 2024Medical Officer (Psychiatry)Medical Officer in the Department of Psychiatry

Malaysian Health Coalition
May 2021 - nowPolicy OfficerResearch, 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 2023YSEALI Professional FellowA month-long Fellowship with Lost&Found as part of the Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship Program.

Kementerian Komunikasi
Feb 2024 - nowSpecial Functions Officer to the Deputy Minister of Communications
Licenses & Certifications
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AI Safety Asia Cooperative AI Course Cohort 1 - regular
AI Safety AsiaMay 2025 
Basic Trauma Life Support
Universiti MalayaApr 2013
Diploma in Football Medicine
FIFAApr 2020- View certificate

Risk Assessment and Management (Blended) — Universiti Malaya
FutureLearnNov 2025 - View certificate
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Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) Full Registration
Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)Jan 2019 - View certificate

Occupational Safety and Health Hazards (Blended) — Universiti Malaya
FutureLearnNov 2025 - View certificate

The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness
University of TorontoNov 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sean Thum2nd Runner up at the 2016 Malaysia Public Policy Competition International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates Aug 2016
- Awarded to Sean Thum2nd Prize Winner of the Perdana Leadership Foundation Impromptu Speech Contest Perdana Leadership Foundation Nov 2015
- Awarded to Sean Thum2nd Prize Winner of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia Writing Competition 2013 Maritime Institute of Malaysia 2013
- Awarded to Sean ThumPublic 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 ThumChampion 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 ThumGold 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
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Issued by UKECharisma on Aug 2015
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Issued by National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM) on Jul 2012
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Languages
- enEnglish
- chChinese
- maMalay
- hoHokkien
- caCantonese
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