Nephrology Board Exam M'sia

I somehow feel that my Nephrology journey is filled with exams, one after another. After my MRCP and USMLE, I did my SCE Neph exam (UK) in 2012 in preparation to enter the Singapore Renal Fellowship (Senior Residency) program. During the 3-year training, there is annual US in-training exam (ABIM exam in Nephro), and additionally at second year an ACGME-I Graduation Exam, and finally at end of third year there was a Singapore JCST Board Exit Exam as completion of training and for Specialist Board Accreditation.

As now I have returned to home country for family, I was required to obtain the certificate of M'sian Nephro Board Exam, and I'm glad to share that I have successfully completed it.

Pursuing Nephrology has been my dream and passion. Having been exposed to different examination format (UK/ Singapore/ US/ M'sia), I would like to share on a series of Nephrology topics and hope these help if you're also preparing for any Nephro exams:

Nephrology Foundation

Nephrology Guidelines

Nephrology Updates 2017

Nephrology Resources

And many more to come!

A Dermatologist Magicienne

Angela Funovits - a highly impressive magicienne (female magician) that you'll ever see. I wrote about her many years ago that she was a Dean's list medical student and was professionally performing magic. She then completed her Dermatology Residency in Cleveland, Ohio where she served as a Chief Resident. This is her recent appearance on Penn & Teller Fool Us episode - a mentalism act elegantly performed. Looking at her extraordinary academic and magic portfolios, all I can say is she is truly inspiring and magical!

Takumi Takahashi - the "Green" Magic

Takumi Takahashi's magic on "The Amazing Magicians" has shocked thousands of audience with his impressive sleight of hands. He, however, has commented his performance as 'awful' and I believe that he did appear somewhat nervous on stage. You'll understand why if you watch the clip below, on his 'usual level' of performance, and his signature "laser deal":


This is card magic at its finest and perfection. As his teacher, the legendary Lennart Green has given him the highest compliment, "Takumi has surpassed me."