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International Medical University (IMU) hosting the Biomedical Faculty Forum

Participation of Dr Rebecca in the forum, CEO of Precision Diagnostics

IMU inviting PD in their biomedical forum
Forum speakers; Ms Tee Sze Tian on the left; Dr Rebecca Tay; Dr Rose Ismet; Mr Goh Mun Hoo on the right

Industry Partnership & Career Development Unit (IPCDU)

The Industry Advisory Board (IAB) was launched this year by Industry Partnership and Career Development Unit (IPCDU), IMU. IPCDU in collaboration with the School of Health Sciences has organised forums to align industry-university expectations on health science graduates. The readiness of graduates for the workforce is a crucial outcome that significantly influences employ-ability and career trajectories, particularly during challenging periods. Those who don’t know about the IPCDU, it is an amazing opportunity for medical students to be exposed towards the industry standards by preparing them for real-world scenarios. There also will be networking opportunities which is important for students to build professional relationships (i.e. mentorship, internships). Skill-building activities like workshop, career counseling, and seminars which will benefit the students for employ-ability and career readiness. Through the utilization of resources, they will be able to adapt and conquer certain conditions towards the reality. This kind of partnership aligns with IMU’s curriculum with current trends and advancements in medicines, keeping students abreast of the latest developments.

Biomedical Science Program - Forum

On 26 October 2023, the Biomedical Science programme has organised an inspiring forum with IAB members and its undergraduate students. This year’s forum theme, ‘Career Opportunities for Biomedical Scientists in the Post Pandemic Era,’ was crafted in response to the expectations and feedback received from the biomedical science students. The forum started with Prof Chin Beek Yoke, Dean of Industry Partnership and Prof Anna Ling, Dean of School of Health Sciences welcoming all the guest speakers and participants to the forum. This event provided an interactive platform for more than 100 first- to final-year biomedical science students to engage with industry representatives.

The reality behind the post-pandemic era in Healthcare & Diagnostics

Dr Rebecca provided attendees with the opportunity to gain deep insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare and diagnostics, emphasising the growing significance of precision and personalised medicine. Dr Rebecca left the event inspired and empowered, armed with a deeper understanding of how biomedical scientists are driving innovation and transformation in healthcare through precision diagnostics. Her sharing underscored the immense potential and opportunities in this dynamic field, highlighting the vital role that biomedical scientists play in improving patient outcomes and healthcare effectiveness. The forum reached its apex with an engaging session, where students posed queries regarding the latest updates on diagnostics and research, prudent career decision-making and effective employment preparation. The speakers unanimously concurred that, beyond academic qualifications, employers place significant value on attitude, work experience and active involvement in extracurricular activities. Participants expressed that the forum was highly enlightening and beneficial in terms of enhancing their career preparedness. After the forum, the IAB members joined a discussion with the Biomedical Science faculty to address concerns like the sufficiency of the Biomedical Science curriculum in equipping students for the workforce and to gain insights into the future prospects of the profession.