The College of Radiology Honours the Founding Fathers of the Profession
29 May 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

The CoR Inaugural Founding Fathers Award Presentation was held during the 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kuantan, Pahang. As pioneers and leaders in developing the allied professions of Radiology and Radiotherapy (Oncology) and their services in Malaysia, the founders have created many firsts in the public, academic and private sector.  Ranging from 65 to 78 years of age, the founder members who graced the 28th CoR AGM have never really retired.  

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Keeping Abreast of Breast Diseases in Kuantan, Pahang
28-30 May 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

This multidisciplinary meeting (Radiology, Surgery, Clinical Oncology and Pathology) now in its 3rd year was held in Kuantan, Pahang. There was an excellent turnout for this teaching course.

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Looking for a PET?
5 Mar 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho 

There is always excitement when talking about the possibilities of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) in the management of diseases. However, setting up a PET or PET/CT (combined PET and Computed Tomography scanner) service involves a committed multi-disciplined team as well as a PET radio-pharmacy production facility. The College of Radiology organised a seminar and the response was overwhelming!

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An Evening with David Cosgrove
15 Feb 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Professor Dr David O Cosgrove enthralled the radiology community with advanced techniques in clinical ultrasound as well as the use of contrast agent in sonography in Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The continuing professional education event was organized by the College of Radiology and sponsored by Siemens/Meditel.

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“Advances in Medical Imaging: Seeing Structure and Function in the Human Body” – Professor Dr.Ng Kwan Hoong delivers his inaugural lecture at University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
26 Nov 2004 by Dr.Sumithra Ranganathan

Professor K H Ng is a pioneer in promoting the field of medical physics in Malaysia and set up the postgraduate Masters programme in Medical Physics in University of Malaya in 1998. This masters programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), U.K. and is the sole program outside the British Isles receiving such recognition.

Professor Ng’s inaugural lecture covered a variety of new imaging modalities available over the last half of the 20th century. As mentioned five new imaging modalities have been developed. These include Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography….

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It Pays to Surf Radiology Malaysia! Prize Presentation Day, Kuala Lumpur,
25 November 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

It definitely pays to surf Radiology Malaysia in more ways than one. In the 4^th online quiz organised on Radiology Malaysia, Rozailan Rosli of Selangor won the top Grand Prize while Tawfiq Effendy was a changed man after taking part in this quiz at the eleventh hour! Creative Design and Drama & Poetry Challenge winners also received their prizes today.

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Meditel Receives the www.radiologymalaysia.org Platinum Editor’s Choice Virtual Award
25 Nov 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Meditel Electronics today received recognition for its pivotal role in helping to establish  www.radiologymalaysia.org as a top rated reference website for the Malaysian public.

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Progress and Innovations in Medical Physics, 3^rd SEACOMP and 4th AOCMP, Kuala Lumpur,
27-29 Sep 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Prof Dr Ng Kwan Hoong, Congress Chairman and President of the South East Asian Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (SEAFOMP) exclaims, “We are indeed very proud that the “Father of Spiral CT”, Prof Dr Willi Kalender has made his first trip to Malaysia to deliver the inaugural SEACOMP John Cameron lecture”. Prof Ng could hardly contain his excitement when the teleconferencing session with John Cameron went off without a hitch.

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WISER after one weekend with Karel, Meng and Jacques!
25-26 September 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

A Weekend Invitation Seminar for Education in Radiology was held from 25-26 September 2004. The panel of speakers were world leaders in neuroimaging and neurointerventional procedures – Drs Jacque Moret, Karel ter Brugge and Meng Law.

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State of the Art imaging: The Road to Better Healthcare. 12^th ASEAN Association of Radiology Congress launched by YB Lee Kah Choon, Parliamentary Secretary of Ministry of Health – 17-19 September 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

More than 200 delegates from the ASEAN countries and 32 speakers from various countries including Switzerland and Australia were in Penang from 17-19 September 2004 for the 12^th ASEAN Association of Radiology Congress. This was organised by the College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia.

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Practical approach to improving Breast Imaging Services: Tips & Tricks, Hands on Workshop for Breast Imaging
26-27 June 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

More than 200 delegates hungry for information, practical tips, tricks and updates to improving their breast imaging services descended in Pan Pacific Glenmarie, Shah Alam to attend the Breast Imaging Course 2004. This was jointly organised by the College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia and the Singapore Radiological Society.

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Investing in the Future Today – Leadership Course for Radiologists
22-23 April 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

A leadership course for radiologists was organized by the Department of Radiology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur and co-sponsored by the College of Radiology, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia

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Advances in Digital Imaging Symposium
8 April 2004 by Dr Evelyn Ho

This one-day symposium was packed with information on what’s latest in a digital medical enterprise for radiology departments. Going digital would require a total re-engineering of the work processes so that digital imaging technology is harnessed to its full potential.

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University of Malaya Research Imaging Symposium Paves The Way For UM To Establish A Research Imaging Centre
18-19 Feb 2004 by Dr Amir Fuad Hussain

This 2-day symposium presented an overall view of the requirements and research opportunities in biomedical imaging. This symposium will hopefully pave the way for the University of Malaya to establish the University of Malaya Research Imaging Centre – pioneering a coordinated biomedical imaging and research centre in Malaysia.

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National Cancer Registry Launch Report
4 July 2003 by Dr Kua Voon Fong

The National Cancer Registry's 2002 report produced some shocking statistics. It was unveiled by the Minister of Health, Dato' Chua Jui Meng.

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STAR programme – The Schering and Siemens AG Training in Advances in Radiology
15-16 June 2002 By Dr Evelyn Ho

The STAR programme is an international educational forum sponsored by Schering and Siemens. Its aim is to present cutting-edge developments in radiology for practising radiologists.

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The First Endovascular and Interventional Neuroradiology (EINR) Symposium
23-25 May 2002 By Dr Evelyn Ho

In conjunction with the launch of the VIR Centre, SJMC organized a symposium on Endovascular and Interventional Neuroradiology (EINR 2002) in collaboration with the College of Radiology, Malaysian Neuroscience Society and supported by the Malaysian Medical Association (Selangor Branch).

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